Expensive servicing costs in West London

I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant flush and brake fluid change came to the princely...

Oil changes - quality of main dealer servicing

I own a 2007 A8 3.0 TDI, which I cherish. It is main dealer serviced (variable) and I have never added a drop of additional oil. I have noticed that the dipstick indicates it is usually overfilled (ie...

Engine oils

I own a 2005 Ford Focus C-max 2.0-litre TDCI which is serviced regularly in line with the manufacturers recommendations. My question is, is there any advantage in using semi synthetic or fully synthetic...

Pollen filter location

We are trying to change the pollen filter on our car (Volkwagen Passat) but we are having difficulty locating it. Could you please advise us where it is and how to change it?

Maintance

My 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ghia has covered 65,000 miles and is due for a service. Would you recommend changing the timing belt at this stage? Furthermore where can I get a set of winter tyres and steel...

Big service on Volkswagen Golf

I was wondering if anyone could give me a ball park figure for what this massive service should cost on my 2003 VW Golf? I'm bracing myself for the worst as I believe its time for the cambelt to be changed. If...

My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it?

I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying Volkswagen dealer. At two and a half years old,...

Why don't you compare the costs of repairs of older cars against depreciation and the value of a replacement car?

I don't quite agree with your suggestion that we should compare the cost of repairs to the value of the car. We should instead, compare the cost of repairs with depreciation and the costs/value of buying...

My Citroen C5 estate's DPF system needed replacing after 92,000 miles - I'm quite satisfied with that.

I thought that you might find my experience to be a vaguely interesting contribution to the DPF discussion. I agree that, on the whole, they are probably an expensive invention of the Devil but sometimes...

Sebring service intervals

I drive a Chrysler Sebring and cover 15-19000 miles ayear mostly on rural roads or motorway. The draw back with this car is the 9000 miles service interval, although it is a nice comfortable car to drive...