Most recently answered maintenance and servicing questions
I have a 5-year-old Jaguar X-Type 2.0-litre diesel that has done 80,000 miles. I like its economy, comfort and load capacity. My main mileage is on country roads and there are regular scrapes with hedges...
My girlfriend drives a 5-year-old BMW Z4. She only does about 3000 miles a year and she was wondering about whether or not she should get the car serviced annually. One BMW dealership said 'Yes, bring...
I phoned my local Volkswagen dealer for a quote to get a second year service done on my GTI. They quoted £280 and I thought this sounded a bit steep so phoned Mann Egerton (Exeter) and they quoted me £175....
I have just purchased a 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCi 2.0-litre 115 and keep hearing about the dual mass flywheel. What should I listen out for or notice in the future to let me know that this would need replacement?...
My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays more like 1,250. The car is normally used between...
One worry about the FIAT 500 is what Auto Express says about its servicing costs: "Sadly servicing costs are expensive for the 500." Do you think this is an issue?
I’m having a problem with Vauxhall and just wondered if you could give me your thoughts. I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 SRI, registered 22.02.07 that has done 28,000miles. On Monday, it wouldn’t start so...
Your recent e-mail from a Volvo V70 owner in Eccles reinforces my belief that Volvo franchised dealers lack "imagination". I have owned from virtually new a 1999 XC70 which has done over 200,000 miles...
I own a 2004 Mazda 3 diesel, bought from a Mazda dealer as an ex-demonstrator. During its warranty period it was serviced by the same dealer, and for its 72,000 mile service in July 2008 I asked if the...
I have an August 2003 E270 CDI and have been quoted £440 by a main dealer for a D+ service at 85k miles including brake fluid change. The car has a full main dealer service history to date. I hope to sell,...
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