BMW servicing - every one or two years?

I'm buying a new BMW X1 with a petrol engine. BMW advise that the first service and oil change should be carried out every two years. Is this correct?

Why is my diesel Focus costing so much to run?

I had the DPF and thermostat replaced in my 2004 Focus by my local FOrd garage six months ago at a cost of £1800. A warning light has now come on and they have told me the fuel additive tank is empty and...

Should I replace the gearbox fluid on my C-Class?

I have owned my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 diesel automatic from new and have clocked up 62,000 miles. The service schedule has no provision for changing the auto transmission fluid. is this correct or should...

When should I change the oil in my SEAT Leon TSI?

I own a SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI. I bought it 10 months ago and have covered 9300 miles. The service book is stamped 'longlife service', stating it does not need an oil change until 20,000 miles or two years....

When should I change the cam belt on my T5?

My 2012 Volkswagen T5 camper has done 20,000 miles in four years. Cars with the same engine have a five year or 140,000 mile cam belt change, yet Volkswagen commercial insist it should be four years whatever...

Why can't I transfer my service plan?

In 2015 I bought an Audi A1 ex-demonstrator from a local dealership. The car was sold with a five-year service plan. A few months after the first yearly service the car was involved in an accident and...

Can you give me some advice on maintenance?

You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing age and my decreased annual mileage (around...

Does the Mk2 Audi TT have a timing belt or can chain?

I have owned an Audi TT from new in 2008. In Jan 2013 when booking the service I enquired whether the timing belt needed replacing as it was five years old (35k). The dealer advised that the Mk2 had a...

Turbo problems with Volvo V50 - what's the cause?

I have a 2009 model Volvo V50 1.6 Drive SE (90,000 miles) which has developed turbo problems which I gather is common with this engine due to carbon buildup etc. I love the car but cannot afford to keep...

How can I replace the heater blower resistor in a Fiesta?

The heater blower resistor on my 2012 Ford Fiesta needs replacing for the third time. I am trying to fit a replacement but cant remove the plastic screw that holds the passenger foot well trim to the centre...