Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Honda Jazz?

I recently had an intermediate service of my four-year-old 15,000 mile Honda Jazz. The workshop said that as it was so low mileage, an intermediate was appropriate. It was suggested at my next service...

Just bought a 1992 BMW 3 Series - what should I check?

I have just purchased an immaculate 1992 BMW E36 320i coupe with documented 45,000 miles. As a precaution I am going to change all fluids, water pump and thermostat. Also I have tried to remove the wheels...

Should I change the cam belts on my Audi A4?

I recently bought a Audi A4 S line TDI 2L 148bhp, reg in December 2008. It now has 80,000 miles. I'm having it serviced soon but wonder if I need to change any of the belts? Its last service was at 60,000...

what rates of break wear are reasonable on a vauxhall insignia

Car serviced in Oct 2011 with front pads reported as 25% worn rear pads 10% worn. This was at 15,763 miles. Now at 22,658miles front pads are 70%worn and rear needs new discs and pads. Is this reasonable.

Do the plugs in my 2004 Audi V6 saloon need to be gap adjusted?

For the past four years, I have enjoyed completely trouble free motoring from my 2004 Audi 2.4 V6 saloon, thanks entirely to the superb (and modestly priced) servicing care received from my local independent...

Why has the motor trade changed from mechanics to men in white coats?

I have attached an advert for a motor mechanic in the early 1960s that shows how the motor trade has changed to white coats and computers.

Why are the rear brake discs on my Renault Koleos wearing faster than the fronts?

I run a Renault Koleos Privilege 150, and a cracking car it is. I can't think why they stopped selling it. It recently went for its first MoT and I was surprised to be told that the rear brake pads needed...

When will my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI start costing money?

I am in my eightieth year, a lifelong petrol-head and still enjoy driving my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI with about 50,000km on the odometer. I am concerned about future maintenance costs. When will it start...

How should I change the battery on a modern car?

Can you please provide me with appropriate advice and guidance on what precautions are advised and methodology applied when replacing the battery on modern cars with sophisticated electronics, such as...

Should I service a car before selling it?

My father passed away very recently and because he had been unwell since the start of the year had not got around to servicing his three-year-old Freelander 2.2 diesel. I haven't yet decided whether...