Is my local Jaguar dealer liable for the repairs costs of my F-Type?

I have a 2013 Jaguar F-Type, which I have owned from new. The car developed a misfire and was transported back to the main dealer by the AA. The dealer diagnosed two spark plug failures and changed all...

Our 2003 BMW 3 Series is consuming a lot of oil - do you know what's going on?

We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record, full MoT etc.The BMW had, prior to our purchase, three...

What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car?

My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on the clock, would the engine benefit from an additive...

I've seen a car with 104k miles on it for sale for £1000, should I buy it?

I've seen a 2006 Peugeot 307 for sale for £1000. It has 104,000 miles on it. What do you think?

Is it better to have a service before an MoT?

Can you please tell me what the advantages and disadvantages are of having a service before or after an MoT?

Are service plans a good idea?

Are service plans a good idea?

How often should I get my van serviced?

I bought a new Renault Trafic and have had it serviced at a locally trusted garage who said it should be serviced at 18,000. It's now due for its first mot and second service at 36000. But the main dealer...

Does an oil change on my S-MAX have to be carried out by a Ford dealer?

You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage without harming the warranty?

Does my car need a service every year?

We have had our Hyundai i10 main dealer serviced since new in 2010. This year it has only done 3500 miles so do I really need a service, or will the MoT pick up any problems?

The automatic gearbox on my 1991 BMW became very stiff - what's wrong?

I have a 1991 BMW 525i in very good condition, it has covered 135k mile since new and has never given a problem. I drove it robustly the other day in very hilly terrain so the auto gearbox was working...