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My Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 has done 38,000 miles, should I get the full service or not?
I have a two year old Skoda Karoq and done 7,000 miles. My dealer has emailed to say my air con service is due. Do I need one?
My Ford Focus had its six-year service and MoT at a dealership recently. Before my car had its service and MoT, I filled up the screen washer tank with screen wash fluid (blue). When I got the car back...
Our grandson has bought a BMW 5 Series M Sport 2 litre auto, 94,000 on the clock.What will a 100,000 service cost at BMW or a private garage ?
I have a 65 plate Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI. Due to Covid it hasn't done as many miles as usual. It had its MoT in October 2021 which it passed without issue. It now shows it needs a service and pings the dashboard...
I'm buying a new Mazda CX-5 40 miles from where I live. I'm 77 and don't want to travel this distance for servicing, is there any way round this to preserve my warranty?
I am trying to help a friend concerned that a franchised dealer might try to rip him off by demanding the vehicle has its first service done by them to retain the warranty. I'd thought that they could...
My 2019 Audi Q3 had its first big service a few weeks ago. They found all brake discs needed replacing due to them being scored. Is this normal as I've only done 9,500 miles? I used to drive emergency...
My 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 is due a service. As it is now nearly 10 years old, is it worthwhile servicing at the main dealer, or would a specialist be better? I will most likely plan to sell my...
I purchased my Subaru XV automatic back in June 2020 and the mileage is now at 26,500 miles. I am used to changing the cam belt, pullies and water pump every four years on my previous Subaru RX, but when...