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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 recently bought a Volkswagen 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG and my dealership called me today and told me that my car is five years old and we recommend to change the cam belt. Is it necessary to change...
I am buying a 2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre diesel estate with 85,000 miles on the clock. Can you please advise me what mileage I should have the cam belt and water pump changed at?
Does the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 petrol Tech Line use a cam belt? If so, at what mileage does it need replacing?
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?
My Audi A3 1.4 TFSi is now five years old and has covered 50,000 miles. I took it in for its cam belt change today and my local dealer has now advised me that the technical guidance has now changed and...
When would you advise changing the cam belt on my 2016 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost?
What is the frequency of the cambelt change on the Renault Kadjar 1.5 dCi?
How much should a timing belt change cost on a Mark 7 Volkswagen Golf?