Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem?

A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on. As a precaution my local garage did a code check...

Is the Toyota Yaris 1.0 prone to timing chain failure?

I'm looking to buy a 2004 Toyota Yaris with 47,000 miles on the clock. The engine is a 1.0-litre and the car has a full service history; however, your reviews say that timing chain failure is an issue...

BMW F30 (316d) timing chain failure

I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine compartment. The sound has gotten worse since that...

High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell?

I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity of the car as it is making a “chuff, chuff”...

Should the dealer pay for my car's new timing chain?

My local BMW garage has informed me that my 2010 318i Touring with only 29,000 miles on the clock needs a new timing chain and vanos unit. Is this common and should BMW cover the cost, even though the...

Are BMW N47 engines still susceptible to timing chain failure?

I've read all about the dreaded timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. I wanted to know if models after March 2011 (when they supposedly changed the...

When should I change the timing chain on a BMW 320d?

I am looking to buy a post-2011 BMW 320d with a full service history - every 10,000 miles. Can you tell me when the 320d needs it timing chain changed? I've found a car with 80,000 miles and I intend...

Volvo S40 - timing belt or chain?

Have bought a 2007 Volvo S40 1.8 SE petrol with 125,000 on the clock, it has FSH but no evidence of timing belt change. I have conflicting info from the Volvo dealer and garages, one suggests car has timing...

Timing chain failure on BMW X3

We brought a 2007 BMW X3 from a second hand car dealer, but 10 weeks later the timing chain failed. The garage where we brought the car have said they are going to replace the engine, but what guarantees...

BMW 120d - does it have timing chain issues?

I'm looking to buy a brand new BMW 120d. Can you tell me if the timing chain is still a problem on this engine, or have they solved the problem?