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I have just clocked up 153,000 miles in my 2004 Skoda Fabia VRS. The cam belt and water pump were last replaced three years ago at 113,000 miles, should I have it done again for peace of mind? Also, will...
I own a 2014 MINI Clubman and in 12 months have covered 7400 miles. I will be taking the winter tyres off soon, should I have the oil changed at the same time?
My wife's Nissan Juke has just been for its first service and we have been told that the front discs were below the minimum wear limit. However, the front pads were just 20 per cent worn. Has Nissan managed...
Is there anything to be wary of in buying a three year old Volvo XC60 with 80,000 miles on the clock?
My Audi A3 service light has come on and I'm wondering if it's worth going to an Audi garage to get the service and MoT done. It's a 2003 Audi A3 1.8 Sport with 67,000 miles on the clock and a full Audi...
I am about to take delivery of a new BMW 320d Touring. Are the inclusive service plans worthwhile or should I pay as I go?
I have a very small paint chip on my two year old BMW 2 Series. It's only 2mm in size, what's the best method for repairing it?
We have a Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI eight-speed DSG 'box (2010), which has started hesitating when pushed hard, especially in Sport mode. Do you think this is a common fault and is something that Volkswagen...
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan diesel automatic, but I am getting different conflicting information on the gearbox. Is it a DSG? Should the oil and filter be changed? I've taken it to a specialist and...
I went to start my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel today and it refused to go. The dash came up with 'engine malfunction - service due'. Any idea what's wrong?