Using mineral oil instead of synthetic - problematic?

What penalty or problems will there be if a car for which it is recommended that synthetic or semi-synthetic oil is used is given 'normal' oil on an oil change?

Advice on service plans

I am looking to purchase a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (GT 1.4 TSI), which I am now informed by my local dealer should be arriving in about a 7-10 days time. I have already looked very closely at the (downloaded...

Servicing - do I need to change spark plugs?

I have been offered an full annual service at a Citroen dealer for £300 for my four-year old C1, or a deal at £200 by the same garage for a service that mainly differs in not changing the spark plugs....

Wonky C-Class steering wheel

I have a Mercedes C180 SE estate, standard 16" wheels. I recently had a front tyre replaced and the front wheels re-aligned as they said they were a bit out. (previous near side front tyre worn on the...

Heated question - Citroen Berlingo

How do you access the blower fan on a 2010 Citroen Berlingo Multispace? Do you have to take out the dashboard?

Disconnecting the battery - hybrid alert!

I will not be using my car for nine weeks (it will be left in the garage), and to ensure that the battery does not go flat period I want to disconnect the battery. Advice needed. Can I disconnect the neutral...

Accord does not start after fuel filter (bled system)

I changed fuel filter on my diesel Accord (have done numerous times!). I bled system and started car - vehicle then died - bled system again now car is cranking, but still not starting?

How do I replace the rear off-side lamp unit?

How do I replace the rear off-side light unit? Mine is cracked and misting up/filling with water...

Should my dealer change my oil and filter?

I have a 2011 Audi 1.4 TFSI which has covered 6000 miles. It was filled initially with Longlife oil (VW 50400). The dealer says it should not be changed for another year. Am I right to insist that oil...

Should I change the gearbox oil on my Volvo?

I have a 1999 Volvo V70 automatic which I've owned since new. To the best of my knowledge, the gearbox oil has never been changed. I can't find reliable advice on this, even from my garage, and the handbook...