When should I change the cam belt on my Polo?

I own a 2010 Volkswagen Polo. It only has 14,000 miles on the clock, when should I change the cam belt?

Changing a battery on a 3 Series - Do I have to use an approved battery?

The battery on my 2007 BMW 325i is no longer holding a charge properly. With previous cars I've changed the battery myself. However having looked at various forums it seems the car may need re-programming...

Poor fuel economy after service

My Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel (13 reg) used to do about 45 miles to the gallon around town but after my last service it does only 38 miles to the gallon. Can you tell me why this has happened?

DPF won't regenerate - is buying one from a discount as good as from the dealer?

My DPF will not regenerate. I have tried forced regeneration in the garage, but it still won't budge. Should I replace with dealer parts which are very expensive. I could replace with a cheaper version...

A good idea for my Mercedes-Benz annual Service?

The first three annual services were carried out by M-B dealers. The M-B dealers want £520 for the fourth annual service. The local independent specialist could be cheaper but still out of the loop. Much...

MINI TLC Package

My MINI 11 plate with 15,552 miles had its service and mot at MINI Salisbury yesterday. I was advised when I paid the MOT bill that my TLC package had run our and I duly renewed it on the spot for another...

Injectors on Citroen Xsara Picasso

My 2007 Picasso has done 120,000 miles. Every couple of months there is a problem with the oil. The mechanic says that due to the injectors possibly being faulty the oil container gets blocked and he needs...

Volvo V70 drive belt and waterpump?

I have a June 2009 Volvo V70 2.0D. It has just done 103000 miles. At the next service I have been advised by the garage to have the drive belt changed and the waterpump. I know this is the case for VWG...

When should I change the timing belt on my V70?

I have a 2009 Volvo V70, 2.0-litre diesel. I have read conflicting advice on replacing the timing and auxiliary belts and am not sure if the water pump needs replacing at the same time. The car has done...

Should my approved used Mercedes Benz have a full service history?

I bought an approved used Mercedes-Benz C-Class from a franchised dealership and was told it had full service history. We requested the documentation several times during and after the purchase of the...