Most recently answered maintenance and servicing questions
I have a problem with a BMW X5 3.0d. When it's cold it seems to be very slow to change gears. However when I get to the top of the street all seems to be okay. Is there a quick fix?
I have been quoted by a local nationwide service centre £1700 for the supply of a new SW20 power steering pump assembly for my 2005 Toyota MR2 - can this be right?
I have a 2013 Jaguar F-Type, which I have owned from new. The car developed a misfire and was transported back to the main dealer by the AA. The dealer diagnosed two spark plug failures and changed all...
We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record, full MoT etc.The BMW had, prior to our purchase, three...
My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on the clock, would the engine benefit from an additive...
I've seen a 2006 Peugeot 307 for sale for £1000. It has 104,000 miles on it. What do you think?
Can you please tell me what the advantages and disadvantages are of having a service before or after an MoT?
I bought a new Renault Trafic and have had it serviced at a locally trusted garage who said it should be serviced at 18,000. It's now due for its first mot and second service at 36000. But the main dealer...
You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage without harming the warranty?
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