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I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has now reached 82,000 miles. In general it has been a very good car. It runs well, is economical, comfortable and well built. The only real issue has been in the last...
How often does the timing belt need doing on an 06 Peugeot 407 diesel?
When do I need to change the cam belt on a Renault Laguna estate 2.2 diesel? I've just got the car and it's done 64,000 miles.
I have been in France for the past six months and return to the UK in November. My Volvo C30, diesel, will have travelled 12,500 miles since its last service in about one month's time. It was last serviced...
I bought a car from a Vauxhall dealer in February 2010. Before I bought it I asked on more than one occasion about when the cam belt should be done, and he said 100,000 miles. The car is an 06 Astra 1.7...
Can you tell me when a timing belt should be changed on a 2001 Nissan Almera Tino 1.8-litre? It's done 63,000 miles with a full dealer history.
I've bought a Kia Carens and it has missed it first service at 10,000 but has now had two - one at 20,000 miles and one at 24,000. The car currently has 25,000 miles. Is my Kia warranty valid? I've heard...
I am having a service and MOT next week. The car has done 33,000 miles and has been excellent with no problems. It's economic and great to get in and out of, as we are both pensioners. I have spoken to...
I've just had a cam belt snap on my Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI 110 bhp at 56,000 miles and under six years old. Has anybody else experience of a similar problem? The servicing schedule says 150,000...
We have bought a Renault Clio with a full service history. Renault recommendations are that it is changed at five years or 72,000 miles, whichever is earlier. The car is seven years old and has done 46,000...