Most recently answered maintenance and servicing questions

I had a service carried out on my Peugeot 207 sport 1.6D, and as part of that service the oil and filter was changed. After two days I checked the oil and found it to be black. Is this normal? My first...

We have a 55-reg Modus, a good car. It's done 30,000 miles. The main garage is saying car is overdue for a cam belt change. Is this about right? I read that you also suggest renewing other parts at the...

Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but I hear that it's best to ignore that and have it...

11 months ago I bought a new Fiat Multijet and as it is nearing its 12-month service I have received a letter from the dealer recommending all sorts of extras they say I need. For example, do I need to...

My 2003 Ford Focus' sump nut has rounded off. Is there a tool to get the sump nut off so I can replace it?

What is the specified automatic transmission fluid for a 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 V6?

We have been advised to change the cam belt on our Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC. It is nine years old and has done 36,000 miles. Would you advise this and would you advise using a Honda dealer at a fixed price...

I have recently bought a one owner 1999 Mercedes 230SLK with 40,000 miles on the clock for a bit of summer motoring. It's a lovely car and I paid £7,995 for it from a good dealer but not a specific Mercedes...

I own an Audi A4 2.0 TDI S-Line 09/09. The car has now done 25,500 miles. Last weekend the service indicator warned me that the oil would need changing in a further 1,600 miles. This surprised me somewhat...

When should the cam belt be changed on a Vauxhall Zafira Elegance?