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Has a Volvo XC60 D4 65 reg got a cam belt or chain drive? If it has a cam belt what mileage should it be changed at?
My Freelander 2 with a Ford diesel engine is nearly 10 years old but with only 45,000 miles. It has been regularly serviced. It is used to tow 1500kg caravan but for the last few years (and future probably)...
I have my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy 1.0-litre TSI booked in for its service and MoT at a Leicester main dealer next month. A short while ago they phoned to say that the cam belt and water pump were due for...
Does my 2017 Kia Ceed diesel have a timing chain? Does it use additives to keep the soot particulates down? Does it need regular longer runs to keep any soot catalyst from blocking up?
I have a 2.0 TSi 2017 Tiguan which Volkswagen have advised needs a cam belt change at 5 years. My local garage has checked and advise that this engine has a timing chain and not a belt. Do you know who...
I have a Ford Focus ST estate first registered on 1 February 2017. Can you please advise whether it has a timing chain or belt and the relevant replacement period?
Does my Toyota C-HR 1.2 have a cam belt or chain?
Does a 1.6 petrol 2007 Mazda 3 have a timing chain or cam belt?
I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Twin Air which has done 33,000 miles. Should I be considering having the cam belt changed?
I have a BMW 320d diesel coupe. It is a 2010 model, can you tell me if it has a chain or belt?