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Skoda Octavia vRS diesel: a good car, I believe. Big boot, fastish and good economy. Which makes better sense? A 2007 with 75,000 on the clock for about nine grand (inc sat nav), or a 2008 with 20,000...
I have a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel coming up to 40,000 miles in three and half years. I have always taken it to the main service agent for servicing, but I am not really happy with their service so intend...
I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has now reached 82,000 miles. In general it has been a very good car. It runs well, is economical, comfortable and well built. The only real issue has been in the last...
How often does the timing belt need doing on an 06 Peugeot 407 diesel?
When do I need to change the cam belt on a Renault Laguna estate 2.2 diesel? I've just got the car and it's done 64,000 miles.
I bought a car from a Vauxhall dealer in February 2010. Before I bought it I asked on more than one occasion about when the cam belt should be done, and he said 100,000 miles. The car is an 06 Astra 1.7...
I've bought a Kia Carens and it has missed it first service at 10,000 but has now had two - one at 20,000 miles and one at 24,000. The car currently has 25,000 miles. Is my Kia warranty valid? I've heard...
I have been in France for the past six months and return to the UK in November. My Volvo C30, diesel, will have travelled 12,500 miles since its last service in about one month's time. It was last serviced...
Can you tell me when a timing belt should be changed on a 2001 Nissan Almera Tino 1.8-litre? It's done 63,000 miles with a full dealer history.
I am having a service and MOT next week. The car has done 33,000 miles and has been excellent with no problems. It's economic and great to get in and out of, as we are both pensioners. I have spoken to...
 

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