When do I change my MINI Cooper D timing belt?

My Mini Cooper Diesel, 2008 model, is fitted with the Citroen/Peugeot 1.6 HDI 110HP DV6 Engine. Citroen recommends changing the timing belt at 150,000 miles or ten years. Would you say this is correct?

Selling a car with non-working engine - what is its value?

The timing belt on my Ford Fiesta has snapped and engine is knackered. I would say the resale value of the car a few weeks ago would have been £1,500. (120,000 miles, some minor bodywork damage) The local...

Squeaky scream

My wife's 53,000 mile, 2006 Toyota Landcruiser LC5 has made a squeaking / rubbing noise when starting from cold for the past couple of years. (The noise stops within about 2 minutes of driving it). At...

Should I have my S-Max's timing belt and tensioners changed at 60,000 miles?

My S-Max 2.5T has done 60,000 miles and is due a service at 62,500. Should I get the timing belt and tensions etc changed? Ford recommends 125,000 but I think that's pushing it a bit too far, especially...

Saab engines - belt or chain?

Does the SAAB 2003 Convertible have a timing chain or timing belt; NB after a 2007 model Any problems to look out for?

Volvo S60 - 8 year service

My 2003 (53) Volvo S60 is due for its 8-year service shortly. I have owned the car since new and it has covered only 8,045 miles (not short runs!). The car has a FSH with my local Volvo main dealership. I...

What are my consumer rights if my timing belt snaps if fitted 18 months ago?

In Sept 2009, I had a timing belt kit fitted on my Peugeot 306 (2001). They replaced the water pump at the same time. My mileage was 76692. This timing belt snapped this morning (4/7/11), with only...

Why did a Jaguar dealer tell me that my chain cam XJ6's timing belt needs changing?

I own a 2004 Jaguar XJ6 3.0 petrol automatic which has completed 61,000. It has been main dealer serviced from new and I have owned it since August 2007. The car has been a delight to own. At its last...

Should I expect potential cylinder head gasket problems on my Rover 75?

I was interested in your advice to the owner of a 2003 turbocharged Rover 75 1.8T. I have a Rover 25 1.6 GXi, bought 'as new' July 2007. To date it does not loose coolant, which I check regularly. Do you...

Is it common for the water pumps in the Saab 9-3 1.9TDi to fail?

My Saab 9-3 1.9TiD was due for a new cam belt at 72,000 so it went to our local garage at 71,000 two weeks ago. Service as well. I duly paid £405 and collected it when ready. Last Tuesday I was driving...