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When is the cam belt due on my 2013 MINI One?
At what mileage do the cam chain tensioner and water pump need changing in my 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Ecotec? The driver's footwell is also soaked and I can't find where the leak is. Could you help?
I just started a new job in which I'm doing 120 miles a day, mostly motorway, five times a week. What would be the most economical car to commute and what kind of mpg can I get? I can spend around £5000,...
I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI that's apparently been standing for 18 months. The owner (one from new) has passed away, but the car was garaged whilst he was not well enough...
I have a BMW 318 diesel. I'm over the moon with its economy and performance. It's coming to a time with the contract that l must buy it, return it or enter another contract. I was set to buy it for £13,500...
I purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Bluemotion that had done 44,000 miles from a Volkswagen used car dealer. Within the first month, I noticed that the interior light and windscreen washer weren't...
I'm looking to purchase a 2007 Jaguar X-Type from a dealer. The car has cream leather interior and is in excellent condition in and out. The price is £2900 with 106,000 miles on the clock. Is this a fair...
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI which was built in November 2011, which I bought 6 months ago with 40,000 miles on the clock. Having heard about the chain cam issues, repeated turbo failures, and head...
Looking at a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L for £11,982. Could you advice any problems and is the engine on a timing belt or chain?
What car would you recommend for 25,000 miles a year, mainly motorway driving? I have had Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the past but found that the rate they go through tyres makes them too expensive. I intend...