Why doesn't Vauxhall's service plan include brake fluid?

I wonder why a pre-paid Vauxhall Servicing Plan would exclude brake fluid? I've spoken to Vauxhall "Customer Care" whose attitude was that it is a matter between the car owner and franchise. I've spoken...

Do I need to double up my Focus' service schedule?

Ford advises annual services at 12K miles. Is it worth carrying out an interim service at 6 mths/3K miles? My car, a Ford Focus, only does 6K miles/year and was wondering if oily bits really get bad...

I think this is why copper grease works well to prevent metals bonding together.

Further to the recent comments from readers about metals becoming bonded together (principally aluminium alloy wheels and iron hubs). Harking back to my school chemistry lessons, the problem is that any...

Keeping my Jeep healthy

I have just bought a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 88,000 miles, fsh, etc. My first task will be to take it to my trusted mechanic for a thorough service. In addition to a "service", what else needs to be done to...

Should I continue to have my Mercedes-Benz C180 serviced at the main dealer or go independent?

I have now nearly reached the three-year point on a Mercedes-Benz C180 that I bought from a main dealer at six months old with a three-year warranty and two free services. These have now been had and I...

What is causing my Volkswagen Eos to feel sluggish when cold?

I have a Volkswagen Eos with a TDI engine and DSG gearbox. It's four years old, but only shows 28,000 miles with four Volkswagen main dealer services. When cold the car moves reluctantly and higher revs...

When should I change my timing belt?

Can you tell me when I need to change my timing belt as I've only had the car for three weeks and its done 90,000 miles.

When should I change the CVT oil in my Honda Jazz?

In November last I purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC ES CVT, first registered March 2012, and am getting conflicting advice regarding the need to change the CVT gearbox oil. Current mileage is 6600 and it...

Why do Toyota have so many recalls?

I am curious about the Toyota recalls. What about your ideas? Does the Verso 1.6i not have any problem? And what about turbo engines?

Should I get my water pump changed?

I bought my car last year (2012) and the service book says that the cambelt was changed at 48k miles in 2011 but without the water pump (by Volkswagen). It seems the cambelt was changed before it was due...