Does my car need to be dealer serviced to maintain full service history and warranty?

I have a 2016 Audi A3 sportback S-line. Very pleased with it, but it's now due its first service. Do I need to go through Audi? I have an excellent local garage who will inevitably undercut the prices...

The timing chain on my 2013 Renault Clio has failed - should I push for Renault to cover the full repair costs?

I've owned my 2013 Renault Clio 0.9 since new and it has done 36,500 miles. The car has a full service history. The timing chain has failed and is currently with a Renault repair centre, customer services...

Does a full service history mean up to the present day?

Does a full service history mean up to the present day? The one from the car I just bought only goes up to 2015.

Should Volkswagen pay a goodwill contribution to my Polo 1.2 engine replacement?

I bought my 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI in June 2016 and noticed this week that the oil level as been going down and the light came on. I took it to an independent Volkswagen specialist who told me that...

Should I replace my beloved diesel Audi A7 with a petrol version to avoid plummeting resale value?

Four years ago you suggested looking at an Audi A7 BiTDI. I've loved the car and managed to find a 15 month old SE with tech pack, comfortable seats, rear a/c, etc. It's now done 36,000 miles (25,000 with...

Can I reject a car advertised with full service history because the seller will not provide me with the service book?

I purchased a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa SRI (54,000 miles) on 25 February 2017. It was advertised with a full service history but when I went to go and pick the vehicle up the first thing the dealer did was...

My BMW X5 was mis-sold as having a 'full service history' - will this affect the resale value?

I bought my BMW X5 (December 2012 reg) from a BMW main dealer with a full service history in April 2016. When it was delivered the service book was missing and I have confirmation that this was "To follow"....