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Is the Peugeot 108 engine known for chain cam issues?

Our 2015 Peugeot 108 has covered less than 52k miles but the rattling noise from the engine has been diagnosed as a failing cam chain/guides. The garage has told us that this is a common low mileage issue...

When should I change the cambelt on my car?

My 2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi has now done 52300 miles, do you recommend a cam belt and water pump change?

Do Peugeot diesels have timing chains or belts?

I am thinking of buying a Peugeot 5008 1.5 Blue HDI with 34k on the clock but I am worried about timing chain/belt problems. Does it have a chain or belt? Does it need changing now? It can snap suddenly...

Can I claim for a failed cambelt?

I recently replaced the cambelt on my 2013 Ford Focus. Unfortunately, 5 days later the new cambelt failed, a tensioner bolt snapped. I lost the cost of a nights accommodation booked for the night of failure...

How much should it cost to replace timing belt?

How much should it cost to replace timing belt on my Honda Civic? When should that replacement typically be done?

Are Ford EcoBoost engines are reliable?

Can you let me know if either of the Ford 1.5T and 1.6T EcoBoost engines suffer from problems like the smaller 999cc units? Also does either engine have a wet belt ?

Are cambelts covered under warranty?

If the cam belt breaks while I am driving away from the garage am I covered by the warranty?

What cars are fitted with wet belts?

When do Ford EcoBoost wet belts need replacing?

We have just had our Ford B-MAX - a 2018 car with only 13,500 miles - serviced and the advice is to have the drive belt replaced as although Ford service books says 10 years, the garage says the latest...