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Can you clarify if the 1.2 petrol Corsa (2006 model) is cam belt or chain? I am advised by my local Vauxhall garage that the cam belt and water pump needs changing at 10 years or 100,000 miles at a cost...
I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking in driver satisfaction. I wanted to ask your advice...
I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement immediately taking into consideration it was...
The engine oil level light on my Skoda Octavia flashes a few times on ignition. Is this a fault? I've checked the oil level and it seems fine.
The tyres on my Volkswagen Touareg have worn dramatically (4mm in two and a half months). My brake discs and pads also need replacing. Would one be a cause of the other?
I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go on a long run of 50 miles the gear change tightens...
I own a SEAT Leon (2013 model). Please advise when timing belt, tensioner and water pump should be replaced on this vehicle.
I bought a used Vauxhall Astra GTC last year from a main dealer. All seemed well until I brought it home and found the service history was missing. I contacted the dealer and was told it was still in the...
I took delivery of a new BMW 320d two weeks ago. The car was built in December 2015 and has been sat in a dealer's compound for eight months, I drove the car away with 10 miles on it, would you advise...
My wife owns a 2010 Kia Picanto. The car has done 40,000 miles, but her local dealer in insisting that it needs a new timing belt. They claim this must be done after 72 months (or 60,000 miles) to validate...
 

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