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I know you advocate an oil change and filter every 12 months, but I have only done 4,000 miles, is this still the case?
Two local Volkswagen dealers have give me contradictory answers when I ask them what is the correct service interval after the two-year service. One says annual, one says two-yearly. I have asked VW themselves...
I am looking to buy a 2018/2019 Volvo V90 and have noticed that a large number of models from this period have incomplete service history with the first service not being carried out until around 34,000...
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I collected my 2021 Jazz from a Honda dealer after having its first service. When I got home I had a look to make sure all the levels were right and I noticed the 'Earth Dreams' engine cover was missing,...
My Kia Sportage is 2017 registration and has done around 36,000 miles (vehicle services done at Kia every time). It had a full service and MoT in August 2021. After the last year service it ran 11,000...
Having read the article 'Should I service my car a dealer?' (https://good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk/how-to-guides/should-i-service-my-car-at-a-dealer/) I fully understand the independent garage has...
My car was advertised with service history but the garage cannot provide any evidence. I bought it from an approved garage. What are my rights? Should I be entitled to a discount or refund?
I am considering buying a Kia Sportage from a main dealer with 30,539 miles on the clock. It was first registered in February 2017 with a 66 plate and is priced at £16,750. It has one registered owner....
I have a 2016 BMW X5 bought from new. I want to sell it because I plan to move overseas soon. The MoT expires in mid July and it is due a service in May, my insurance is also due in May so I want to sell...
 

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