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I have a Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI (18 plate) and it has done 41697 miles. When do I change the cambelt?
I am looking to buy an eight-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso from a main dealer. The cam belt hasn't been changed and the dealer says it is not due until 10 years. The car comes with a 12-month warranty, will...
What is the cam belt change interval on a 2016 Volvo S80 2.0 diesel? My local Volvo dealer is advising to replace the cam belt at 90,000 miles, is this correct?
I have a 2020 Ford Transit Connect 1.5 diesel. It is just out of warranty at 106,500 miles and the cam belt has failed. My local mechanic says the cam belt should be changed at 108,000 miles, that’s...
When do I need to have the cam belt changed on my 2013 Ford Focus 1.0 Eco Boost 99hp? My car has only done 40,000 miles.
Are there any reports of failures/problems with the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 'wet' cam belt? Any concerns regarding the claimed 150,000-miles or 10 year life predicted?
My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is either 10 years or 90,000 miles. Great advice unless...
Has a Volvo XC60 D4 65 reg got a cam belt or chain drive? If it has a cam belt what mileage should it be changed at?
My Freelander 2 with a Ford diesel engine is nearly 10 years old but with only 45,000 miles. It has been regularly serviced. It is used to tow 1500kg caravan but for the last few years (and future probably)...
I have my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy 1.0-litre TSI booked in for its service and MoT at a Leicester main dealer next month. A short while ago they phoned to say that the cam belt and water pump were due for...
 

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