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I am looking to buy a van and was wondering if millage matters as much as it does with cars? I'm looking to buy a 2016 Ford Transit Custom with 155,000 miles on the clock.
I have a 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6-litre diesel that keeps going into limp mode and service light comes on. If I start and stop the engine five or six times it clears the problem for a few days but then...
My Land Rover Freelander needs its headlight lenses cleaning as they are looking misty. Is there anything you could recommend? I've seen toothpaste being referred to but don't really know if that works!
Is my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander with a 2.0-litre Di-D engine chain or belt driven? I have no service history so how can I check it’s been done if a it has a belt? Mileage is at 112,000 miles.
I bought a Mercedes A-Class in February 2020 and the car was one year old. I was told it was fully serviced before picking it up but it turns out it wasn't. This was identified following a recall appointment...
My Hyundai Santa Fe has 130,000 miles on it and I’ve read that the timing chain should be replaced after 100,000 miles. Is that right, or is it still safe to drive until noticing some symptoms? I guess...
My 2015 Honda Jazz automatic has only done 41 miles since its last full service. It is due next month along with the MOT. Do you think it needs another service after 41 miles in 12 months? I look forward...
I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite a long way from my house, or my local garage (just...
I have a 2009 Lexus GS450h. I had a full Lexus service at 69,000 miles in September 2020. The car has now done 70,000 miles. Should I have my annual service this year? Thank you.
My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?