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A Grand Monday: Volvo 240 GLT 20 Oct 2014 (News)
It’s clearly been well looked after over the years and the history shows the car’s had regular oil and filter changes every few thousand miles. With 145k on the clock, the cambelt was changed at 118,250, so you’ve got another 20,000 miles or so before it needs doing again. Body-wise it’s in good nick. -
3 Year Service Contract For September Citroens 26 Aug 2008 (News)
A one off payment is made when the vehicle is purchased and with nothing further to pay, the costs of servicing and brake fluid change are covered for up to three years or until the specified mileage is reached. Citroën’s recommended Annual Service will also be included in the contract. Ideal for drivers with a low annual mileage, who take longer to reach their scheduled service, this yearly oil change plus ‘health check’ provides customers with peace of mind, assuring them that their vehicle is being inspected on a regular basis. -
Secrets of the 2,000,000 Mile Volvo 13 Aug 2002 (News)
“If you don’t like your car you’ll never go the distance.” ·Change your oil and filter regularly. “If there is any one maintenance activity that will extend the life of your car’s engine, this is it.” ·Use factory equipment parts. “They are definitely more compatible with your car. -
Haynes launches step-by-step online workshop videos 25 Sep 2017 (News)
Prices start at £2.99 to see one job or £9.99 to see all the jobs for one vehicle for one year. Some very basic jobs, such as changing an air filter on a Ford Focus, are free. The 1500 videos available cover 100 makes and models with at least 15 jobs per car. Jobs include replacing sparkplugs and tail lights, through to changing starter motors and thermostats. -
Fiat offers owners of older Puntos money-saving parts and servicing deals 14 Apr 2010 (News)
Among the offers currently available from participating Fiat centres are an annual service for £89, an annual service with MOT for £129.99, 30% off the fitment of a timing belt kit, and an oil and oil filter change with thorough visual inspection of the car for £49. Valid throughout 2010, the offers are being mailed to around 50,000 Fiat Punto owners across the UK. However, customers who do not receive the special letter with vouchers can contact their local dealer, as long as their Punto was first registered before 2006. -
LIVE: MPs debate rising petrol prices 15 Nov 2011 (News)
The motion goes beyond simply calling for the fuel duty rise to be cancelled – it also calls for the government to stabilise the price of fuel and smooth out fluctuations in pump price, to pressure oil companies into passing on cheap oil prices to customers and to set up a commission to investigate market competitiveness. Furthermore, the BCA recently survey 4,000 motorists on how a rise in fuel duty would affect their driving habits. -
Diesels to Get Dearer, Says John Coates 18 Oct 2002 (News)
"For some time we had seen the gap in residual values for petrol and diesel cars get smaller and smaller. However, with the price of oil being affected by the threat of US military action against Saddam, that situation is now changing as motorists contemplate the likelihood of significantly higher fuel costs. Just as we saw in the fuel crisis of 2000, diesel vehicles are becoming more attractive to buyers as they generally offer better fuel consumption," said John Coates, Editorial Director of PLEX Prices. -
A Grand Monday: Saab 900i 11 Apr 2016 (News)
Now need the garage space.’ If you’re serious about going to look at this Suffolk-based car, then make sure you check for signs of a blown head-gasket (often given away by a mayonnaise-like substance around the oil filler cap caused by the oil and water mixing). You’ll also want to check the gearbox is behaving itself. Make sure it’s easy to select a gear and that once selected the gear doesn’t 'jump' out. -
A Grand Monday: Toyota Celica 5 Aug 2019 (News)
It’s clearly been looked after, too. It comes with a full service history and has just had new filters for oil, air and fuel. The oil has been changed and the spark plugs replaced. Sure, there’s a few age-related marks – but it’s nothing you wouldn’t expect from a 20-year-old car. And according to the MoT history it’s been pretty reliable. -
Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
A replacement wheel bearing will be around £320 fitted, new front coil springs £400, and £350 more if you’re replacing the dampers at the same time. It’s worth getting the oil pressure tested given the possibility of the oil pump failing, the £30 or so to have the test well worth it for peace of mind. Should the oil pump itself need replacing you’ll have a bill of around £650 to do so. -
DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 6 Oct 2001 (News)
Always supply a spray can of multipurpose lubricant at every service, and charge for it, of course. The Oil Filter Flanker Instead of changing the oil filter at a routine service, tell the fitter to simply give it a good clean over with a rag. It will look like new, the punter won't know any difference and the garage will save 15 minutes obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter. -
DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 16 Sep 2001 (News)
Always supply a spray can of multipurpose lubricant at every service, and charge for it, of course. The Oil Filter Flanker Instead of changing the oil filter at a routine service, tell the fitter to simply give it a good clean over with a rag. It will look like new, the punter won't know any difference and the garage will save 15 minutes obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter. -
Rare Barn Find Porsche 911S to be Restored by Autofarm 28 Feb 2012 (News)
. “These include the seal flange on the front slam panel that was a notorious corrosion point that was changed midway in 1973 to solve the issue and the oil tank with the alloy oil lines and the external filler that confused a number of petrol pump attendants. The rear ‘whale tail’ spoiler is the only significant change, no doubt a fashionable add on in the 1980s but fortunately the original aluminium version was retained with the car.” A substantial history file shows the car was built in 1971 as one on the first 1972 specification cars to be produced. -
A Grand Monday: Ford Granada Scorpio 2 Jul 2018 (News)
Three owners, 41k on the clock, MoT, decent interior... although it's not without its issues. A recent coolant change and a new thermostat hints at some cooling issues that might be worth checking out (possibly and air lock). But the vendor is extremely upfront in his description - they're not major concerns at all, mainly a need for some new tyres, balanced wheels and tracking alignhment. -
Volkswagen launches improved fixed price servicing 15 Jul 2010 (News)
Maintenance covers the main routine items such as air conditioning service, replacement of brake pads, and a cambelt change. For each item it suggests a recommended change interval as well as a fixed job price. Convenience is exactly what it says - and includes a courtesy lift, collect and deliver service or a loan car while the service is taking place. -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 6-6-2015 6 Jun 2015 (News)
JH, cia email The valve stem oil seals will be starting to fail and need replacing. I would definitely not change to a heavier viscosity oil. (I ran an auction bought 2000X 20VT 180 for a year in 2002, but only from 20k to 30k miles.) -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column: 23-5-2015 23 May 2015 (News)
And should I request a new engine? Is it normal for new vehicles to be delivered to the dealers without oil? What happens when they are driven off ships, transporters, etc., etc. I would appreciate your comments DW, Saltburn As long as the oil pressure has held up, low oil will not have affected the engine. -
Golf and Bora get PD 130 engine 20 Jun 2001 (News)
The strength of the pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft and crankshaft case has also been uprated. The design changes to the pistons were the most far-reaching of the changes: they now feature an aluminium alloy with better heat-resistant properties, modified design and strengthened gudgeon pin. Modified dimensions of the connecting rod bearings and new piston cooling requirements made it necessary to increase the oil pump delivery rate by 25 per cent. -
Earls Court motor show Austin-Healey to go under the hammer at Festival of Speed 19 Apr 2017 (News)
For the first decade of its life, the car’s travels and service history were meticulously documented Receipts detail every oil change, engine overhaul and clutch assembly. Images of ‘TAC 787’ at Lake Garda in Italy show that the car enjoyed Continental tours during the early 1960s before being sold, via the classifieds in The Times newspaper, to a gentleman in Woking. -
A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series (E34) 11 Jul 2016 (News)
The vendor also says, ‘There’s a small oil leak from the rocker cover… and the cable to the gearbox can get stiff when the car is hot making the gear selector stiff - this does not affect the gearbox and gear change which are very smooth and strong.’ With good E34s starting to see an increase in price, this could be a good buy – as long as you’re willing to give it the TLC to bring it up to standard.