Most recently answered maintenance and servicing questions

I have been offered an engine and oil flush for my 2007 Focus ST3. It has done 40k. It is the 65k service. Do I need it?

I bought a 19,800 mile 09 plate Volvo S40 1.6 SE D.
Within price paid the dealer agreed to fit new tyres, provide a years road tax, rear park assist and 3 year service.
Collected Wednesday and only...

I have just had my Volkswagen Polo E serviced and I have been back at the garage twice because my service indicator comes on, indicating 600 miles countdown to the next service! Any ideas? My mechanic...

I cannot believe what I am reading in your column about two-yearly MOTs. My son is in the business and takes in many cars and vans for MOTs. He continually sees vehicles that are downright dangerous. Two...

I have a Mercedes C220 CDI coupe (2.1-litre), which will be six years old next month and has done just under 50,000 miles. A couple of days ago, while driving along a motorway, I felt a loss of power and...

I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and it is comfortable, reliable and good to drive....

I have owned my BMW for 6 years and it has done just less than 35,000 miles. Based on time rather than mileage I have had the car serviced every two years by the local main dealer. I am now told it needs...

Would you consider removing the wheels and greasing the hubs to be part of a routine service?
I had a problem with changing a flat tyre because I could not remove the wheel. The Green Flag emergency service...

Just bought an ex-contract X-Trail June 11 registered with quite a high mileage (24,200).
The contractee didn't have a service done until 17,000 odd miles, even though the service interval is 12.500....

I have recently bought a 3 year old Fiesta 1.6 petrol engine with 9000 on the clock, is there anything I should get double checked i.e brake fluid, oil, timing belt etc?
Any info would be appreciated.