What components should be changed at the same time as my 2005 Skoda Octavia's timing belt?

I own a 2005 Skoda Octavia with a 2.0-litre 140bhp Volkswagen PD diesel engine in it. It has done 70,000 miles and I want the timing belt changing at the next service. As well as the belt, what else needs...

Which is the best Mazda MX-5 model?

I'm thinking of buying an early MX-5. I remember you recommending a particular year as being the being the best bet, which was it? I like to work on my own vehicles and I think that you mentioned that...

Our Volkswagen Fox requires cylinder head repairs - what should we do?

We bought our Volkswagen Fox used about nine months ago. It's a 2006 which has covered 35,000 miles, and the last two services were performed outside the Volkswagen network. Four weeks ago the engine management...

Which economical 4WD vehicle would you recommend for tackling mountains?

I climb, hike and mountaineer, and want a 4WD to haul me and my gear off road to the crags, as I'm 60 and can't walk 20 miles before climbing a mountain any more. I'd like decent ground clearance, 60mph...

When should I change my Vauxhall Vectra's timing belt?

Having been caught out on my last Vauxhall with an expensive timing chain failure, when should I consider changing it on my 57-reg Vectra Estate Auto 1.9D (150) please? It's currently on 60,000 miles.

What does my 180,000-mile Jaguar S-Type need in terms of servicing?

Could you please advise the running and servicing costs for the Jaguar S-Type? It has done 180,000 miles but runs like a beauty. I only paid £850 for it and it's in mint condition, do you think I got a...

Can I have my 1-year-old Hyundai serviced locally without affecting the warranty?

I have just bought a 1-year-old Hyundai from a main dealership that is over 40 miles from my home address. Do I have to to use the dealership for servicing or can I take it to my local trustworthy service...

My Volkswagen dealership lost my Touran's service book - must I have a 'replacement' book?

I bought an approved Volkswagen Touran from a main dealer. The service book wasn't stamped but the dealer said they would stamp it up with the three services that were on the Volkswagen system. A week...

What are the service requirements of my Ford Zetec-powered Westfield SEiW?

I've just been fortunate enough to have been given a Westfield SEiW fitted with Ford 1800 engine. The car was built in 2004/5 and first registered in December 2005, and has covered just under 500 miles...

Why did my BMW 320d's service indicator extend its estimate to the next service?

My BMW 320d saloon is still under warranty as a 57 reg. It had an oil change at 40,196 miles and has now done 47,000. The services indicator behaved normally moving from 21,000 to 15,000 until recently,...