How to clear clouded headlights on a BMW Z4?

I have had responses from two garages how to clear clouded headlamps on a BMW Z4. The first offered to clean and polish the headlamps for £40 using wet and dry buffing and finish with some sort of spray...

Engine damage from oil loss and overfill

What would be the difference in damage from an oil loss causing the engine to stop and oil over fill? Initial inspection from taking the sump off is a bent con rod. The head has not been removed as yet.

Is it worth me having a full service at a Toyota garage?

I have just purchased a Toyota RAV4 (1999 model) with an automatic gearbox and 2.0-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has covered 105,000 miles and cost £1100, Until 2011 it had a full Toyota service history...

1.6 HDI turbo problems

I have heard reports of the 1.6 diesel engine fitted in Peogeots, Citroens & Fords to suffer from damaged turbos due to lack of correct maintenance and not selecting the correct oil type. Subsequently...

When should I chance the cam belt on my Volkswagen Passat?

I have a Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDi BlueMotion (2011 model). Last week my local dealer called to say the cam belt is due to be replaced. However, my car has only covered 80,000. My Service schedule,...

New cam belt has snapped - who's liable for the repairs?

I had the cam belt replaced on my KIA Sedona 11 weeks ago. However, last week, whilst driving, I heard a clunk and lost all power. The car was towed to my local garage, who said the cam belt has been torn...

When should I chance the cam belt on my Audi A4?

My 2009 Audi A6 has done just over 60,000 miles. When I had the car serviced, the garage recommended that I should be booking to replace the cam belt; however, a friend who owns a car business says this...

Unnecessary extras sold at a yearly service

I have been well aware over the years of dealers adding things like screen wash top up to a service, even when not needed, so I always make sure its topped up before. Recently I had an annual service...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class coolant problems

My Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204 is four years old with just under 32K miles on the clock. Yesterday it came back from its service and the dealer informed me I have two coolant leaks on the engine. Water...

Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles?

The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you expect the oil change service interval to appear...