Is it better to have a service before an MoT?

Can you please tell me what the advantages and disadvantages are of having a service before or after an MoT?

Main dealer or local garage family own garage?

Does my Toyota garage use premium oil for my hybrid car? Or best to turn to my local garage?

How much does a cambelt change cost?

What is the average cost for changing the cambelt on an A3 2018 Sportback 1.6 petrol engine?

Does a Honda CR-V need specific engine oil?

I am thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2018 petrol and keeping it for a long time. As such I would be getting the oil changed every six months or 5000 miles, however I have just been told that Honda engines...