Does my two-year-old Ford Fiesta really need its brake fluid replacing?

When we bought my Fiesta two years ago we paid upfront for servicing. It is about to have its second service and my local Ford garage tells me that it is Ford policy to replace the brake fluid after two...

Should I have an expensive service carried out on my 12-year-old Impreza turbo or sell it?

I have a Subaru Impreza Turbo 5-door, which will be 12 years old in July and is still in top condition. It has been nothing but fun and 100 per cent reliable, as well as low tax for its performance due...

What has caused my Volkswagen Polo's cam belt and tensioner to fail after just three years?

I have a 1997 Polo 16v 100bhp (the one with the ridiculously low gearing). I love it and, since I’ve owned it, Volkswagen has serviced it once a year. In June/July 2008, as per schedule, the cambelt and...

Why is my Audi A5 using one litre of oil every 1000 miles? Should Audi contribute to the cost of the oil?

My Audi A5 used four litres of oil for the first 4,000 miles driven. I have been advised to ask for a replacement car and to try to get the Audi dealer to take mine back. How would you advise that I progress...

Could we postpone a full service on our Toyota Yaris due to its low mileage?

We have a 2009 Toyota Yaris with a mileage of only 2,400 on the clock after two years. The car received its first service at 1,023 miles. Although it would normally be due for a full service (quoted at...

Does my 2005 Audi Avant require a cam belt change at 115,000 miles or at 75,000 miles?

I have a 2005 Audi Avant A4 2.0T petrol, having on your advice changed from diesels as I now do much less mileage. I have owned it for two and a half years and the service handbook indicates a cam belt...

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?