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I am not that impressed with my Kia service centre. Would my 7-year warranty be affected if I went to an independent for servicing my 22-plate Sportage?
Why does Ford not do something about its wet belt system. My daughter's Fiesta's recommended change mileage is between 100,000 & 140,000 miles however due to her belt shredding and blocking the oil pump...
Does my Skoda Superb SE L Executive estate 2.0 TDI 150 17 plate have any wet belts. Either a cam belt or an oil pump?
My 2019 Honda CR-V EX is due a service. It's done 53k miles, being serviced regularly. The franchised dealer recommends replacing the fuel filter and the spark plugs. I've used Shell V-Power fuel since...
I'm considering buying a Kia Niro 2021 hybrid from a reputable local family business from whom I've bought before, but my concern is the 7 year warranty. It was registered in May 2021 and the first two...
I am looking to purchase a 1.5 petrol Skoda Karoq from an independent dealer. What scheduled service work in addition to the normal oil changes etc should I expect to have been done for this car that has...
I am about to lease a new Ford Puma Gen-E with Octopus. Can I have it serviced at my local garage or do I have to have it serviced by the local Ford Dealership? I was told by my local garage that the government...
I have heard numerous horror stories about charges from Nissan main dealers to service the simplest of cars like the Micra. Is this true?
My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed for life. Also it’s a dry clutch. We are not having...
How much should it cost to replace timing belt on my Honda Civic? When should that replacement typically be done?
 

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