How can I find out the correct servicing intervals for my car?

I bought a car in March 2025 from a main dealer with a full service history (which keeps the warranty on the car). I have just been to sell this car and have been told that the service history is incorrect...

What's the correct oil for my car?

Shell oils are now used by BMW garages in the UK. My 2019 BMW X3 3.0-litre handbook says 0W-30 or 5W-30, but only the 5W-30 Shell oil states that it is BMW LL-04 approved. Is it okay to use the 0W-30 Shell...

Will using 5w30 oil instead of 5w40 cause problems?

My 2016 Nissan Juke 1.2 DIG manual says that the oil recommended is 5w40. I’ve recently had a service with the main dealer and they put in 5w30. Will this cause a problem?

My car has been parked up for two years - is it worth recommissioning it?

I have a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa with only 67,000 miles on clock, however it has been idle for 2 years. Would it pay me to get it renovated or just let it go ?

Can you recommend a garage to fix my automatic gerabox?

I have a 2004 Renault Clio needing a replacement auto transmission gearbox. The main dealers cannot help as the car is too old, however I have tracked down a gearbox from a reputable dealer in secondhand...

Will regreasing corroded brake pipes solve the issue?

I'm thinking about buying a Mazda 3. The MoT advisories show all four brake pipes are corroded. The dealer says they will 're-grease' them, but shouldn't they be replaced? Will this simply be covering...

My car has some expensive maintenance bills this year - should I sell or keep it?

I own a 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus with 50k miles. This year it will need a new cam belt/water pump, full service, back and front pads and discs and possibly four new tyres which is going to cost around £3k....

Is it easy to change a sunroof seal?

My sunroof rubber seal needs changing, can you please advise if it is too difficult to replace and the best place to buy a replacement seal? I have a Renault Clio 2004 plate

Does my engine need decarbonizing?

I have a 1.6 Hyundai Tucson with 39K on the clock. Although there's no apparent fault and it returns 39mpg do I need to get it decarbonized?

Should I change the oil in my new car after 1000 miles?

I have a new Lexus LBX that has now done 1200 miles. The oil change interval is the standard 10,000 miles or 12 months. I've read that some would suggest changing the oil and filter now that it's done...