Do the water pump and timing belt need replaced at the same time?

My timing belt is due to be replaced after five years. The water pump is driven by a separate belt at the other end of the engine, I am told. Do they need replacing at the same time?

I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service?

I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth. Will that be a major or interim service?

Interested in a 2014 car that only has two service stamps - should I be wary of it?

My son (19) is keen on a 39,000 mileage, one owner 2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 but we've read some reports of engine failure on these 1.2 TSIs. Plus, it only has two SEAT 'long life' services (2015 and 2018) -...

Can I get my car serviced at an independent garage and keep the manufacturer warranty intact?

I bought a 2019 ex-demo Nissan Qashqai with 250 miles on it last October. It now has 1622 miles on the clock. The dealership called saying I need to have it serviced as it is now one year since it was...

Can a car sitting around stationary cause the air con to break?

My 2018 Audi SQ7 is now on 28,000 miles. It has no air conditioning. When I start it, the light on the A/C button is initially on but goes out a few seconds later. After much chagrin in trying to get Audi...

I don't want to take my car for a service due to coronavirus - will this invalidate the warranty?

I have my third year service scheduled for 9 April. This is to coincide with MoT and approaching end of warranty (24 April). The car is a Fiat and is booked in at service centre 15 miles away. They have...

Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car?

I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used as a second car, no short trips usually 20+ miles....

My car's first service has been cancelled. How will this affect potential warranty claims in the future?

I have a Hyundai that was first registered on 29 March 2019 and was booked in for its first service on 2 April 2020. This service has understandably been cancelled and it might be weeks or even months...

Does my Golf need a modification to its cambelt?

My Mk5 Golf has had one cambelt replacement done at the main agent in 2011. I have now done over 100000 miles and have booked in at an independent garage specialising in Volkswagen for a cambelt and waterpump...

I've been told the brake fluid of my two-year-old car needs changed - is that necessary?

My two year old Ford Fiesta auto is due for its service and I have been told that the brake fluid also needs changing. Is this necessary?