Why has the Volkswagen 1.5 TSI timing belt interval changed?

I own a VW Passat GT 2018 plate with the 1.5 TSI engine, it has 28,500 miles on the clock and is in lovely condition. All services are done at that dealer and is due its 5th year service and MOT soon....

When should the timing belt be changed on a Peugeot 208?

My daughter's Peugeot 208 is now six years old with 52,000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history. The official interval for changing the timing belt is 10 years/112,000 miles, whichever comes...

Ford Focus Mk2 - timing belt or chain?

I have just bought a 60 plate Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 TDCI and I was wondering if it has a timing chain or belt and when this would need replacing. I do not have any paperwork to show the timing belt has been...

Does the 2010 Renault Trafic have a timing belt or a timing chain?

I have a 2010 Renault Trafic van 115 dci, could you please tell me if it has a timing belt or chain?

Does my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have a timing belt or chain?

Is my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander with a 2.0-litre Di-D engine chain or belt driven? I have no service history so how can I check it’s been done if a it has a belt? Mileage is at 112,000 miles.

Does the timing belt in a Ford Focus last the lifetime of the car?

You have recently given a number of answers on timing belts, e.g. on length of time before fitting a new belt and failures on the Ford Fiesta. I have a Ford Focus with a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine (125PS),...

When does a timing belt need replaced?

I have a 2016 Skoda Rapid Spaceback. It's now 5 years old with 50,000 miles on the clock. When does it need a replacement timing belt? I've had wildly different advice from different dealers.

Do I need to replace the water pump along with the timing belt?

I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf and have received differing advice about replacing the water pump with the timing belt. Some garages have said to me the water pump is not driven by the timing belt so it...

When does my timing belt need changing?

I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.2. When does timing belt need changing? It was never changed before.

A used car I want hasn't had the timing belt changed. Is is necessary?

I'm buying a 2009 Fiat 500 with 68,000 miles. Although it has regular serving stamps, there is no evidence of the timing belt being replaced. What should I expect the trade dealer to offer to do about...