Does my 2005 Toyota Corolla Verso have a timing chain or belt?

Does a Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 2.0 d4d 114 bhp have a timing belt or chain? Does it need replacing after five years?

Should I have my Citroen Picasso's timing belt changed before a 2000-mile journey?

My 2003 Citroen Picasso 1997cc with a mileage of 84,000 has just had a tow bar fitted, and will be travelling with a caravan on a 2000-mile round trip. Would this require me to renew the timing belt or...

What else needs changing with the timing belt in my Skoda Octavia?

I have a Skoda Octavia, registered in 2005, with the Volkswagen 2-litre (140bhp) diesel engine. It is due for the timing belt to be changed. I'm not sure what else needs to be done when the belt is changed?

Where do I top up clutch fluid in my 2003 Toyota Yaris?

Please can you advise where I put clutch fluid into my 2003 Toyota Yaris? I can't see on the diagram in the manual. First and second gear are hard to engage.

Is Castrol Magnatec oil suitable for my Nissan Primera?

I have a 6-year-old Nissan Primera 2.2 diesel. Its a YD22DDTi engine and the spec for the oil in the hand book is 5W-30, API CF-4, ACEA B1, B3. Tesco have the Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B4....

How often should our Nissan Qashqai's transmission fluid be changed?

How often should the transmission fluid be changed in my 2-litre petrol Nissan Qashqai? I would have thought every two years, but the Nissan Service schedule that came with my wife's car only says 'Inspect...

Is a Vauxhall Astra diesel head gasket replacement a cheap DIY job?

I have a Vauxhall Astra estate diesel turbo with oil leaking into the water. We've been told it probably needs a new head gasket. How much will this cost to replace DIY, or would it be cheaper to fit a...

When should I have the timing belt changed on my 2005 diesel Vauxhall Astra Estate?

When should I have the timing belt changed on my 2005 diesel Vauxhall Astra Estate? I've had varying advice - four years/40,000 miles, 80,000 miles or 10 years/100,000 miles.

I'm about to buy a Peugeot 407SW diesel with 72,000 miles - does it need a new timing belt?

I'm buying a Peugeot 407SW diesel from a dealership. It's on an '07 plate with 72,000 miles. Should I get them to replace the timing belt before collecting?

Does my 5 Series BMW require timing chain replacement, and can I change the transmission oil?

I own a 1998 BMW 523i Touring (E39) currently with 97,000 miles on the clock with full service history. Presently the car is maintained by an ex-BMW technician. I'm informed the timing chain doesn't need...