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According to some Skoda dealers the cambelt does not need to be changed every 5 years now, which has been the original guidance from the manufacturer. Apparently, new guidance as of July 2023, states that...
My 2020 MG ZS has only done 1400 miles since its last service in April 2023. Is it necessary to have it serviced so soon to maintain the 7 year warranty?
Apparently Audi UK have fallen in line with Audi Germany in stating that the cam belt is now replaced at 180,000 miles instead of every 5 years. Is this true?
How often should I change the oil and filter on my 2018 Ford C-MAX diesel?
I have a 30,000 mile 2018 BMW X2. How often should I change the spark plugs ?
I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles and different answers from different VW dealers....
My local dealer claimed the policy was changed a few weeks ago to 100,000 miles without a time limit. The vw website is vague suggesting 4-5 years but check model yet there is no way on the website to...
I own a VW Passat GT 2018 plate with the 1.5 TSI engine, it has 28,500 miles on the clock and is in lovely condition. All services are done at that dealer and is due its 5th year service and MOT soon....
I'm thinking of buying an Insignia, when should the timing belt be changed on this car?
 

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