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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I am debating changing the cam chain, tensioner etc on my 2006 Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTI. It has done 145,000 miles and has very little history. The van needs a blip of throttle to start, the van drives fine...
Is it possible to change the oil and filter on a 2004 BMW X3 auto box? What would the advantages be if any? Mileage is 83,000.
I am pondering if the gearbox oil should be changed on my 2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI five-speed. I has done 150,000 miles. Over the last four months the shift between gears is becoming a bit notchy. The...
In a recent response you specifically said not to use a flushing oil before an engine oil and filter change but gave no reason for this advice. Could you please advise why it is not a good idea to use...
My 2015 Honda CR-V has the option for variable servicing but Honda and its dealers routinely turn this off and apply the 12 month or 12,500 miles regime. Why?
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