Should I change the transmission oil in my Volvo V70 automatic?

I have a 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 auto which has done 110,000 miles. Apart from being a little clunky in the morning the auto box is fine and smooth. However, the Volvo forum is emphatically of the view that...

Should I have the timing belt changed on my Volvo S80?

My Volvo S80 D5 was delivered in Dec 2003 and has done 80,000 miles without a problem. The Volvo service book says after 96,000 miles or eight years I should change the timing belt. Should I have the belt...

Why was I asked to pay for an oil top-up when my BMW 1 Series is covered by the BMW service deal?

You recently mentioned high oil consumption of BMW 4-cylinder petrol engines. I bought a BMW 1 Series convertible this year. A couple of months ago the oil warning light flashed on and, as I was local...

My Freelander 2's autobox failure should have been prevented by a recall but I wasn't notified - what should I do?

Further to my earlier correspondence regarding autobox failure on my August 2007 Freelander 2 at 35,000 miles, the Land Rover dealer wanted £3500 to fit a new box and £2300 up front to buy it. The dealer...

Does my 2005 Ford Mondeo have a dual mass flywheel?

I have a 2005 Mondeo 2.0 diesel with 180,000 on the clock. It has been a great car and the only expense apart from brake pads and discs was a new alternator. I want to keep the car for another two years...

Why are my Citroen Xsara's brake discs wearing faster than the pads?

I have a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso (1.6i petrol) and recently took it for its second service. The dealer has informed me that the brake discs are worn and need replacing even though the original brake...

Should I use the main dealer for my service?

My wifes 2010 Aygo is due 20,000 ml service. Shall I use a Toyota dealer - pricey at £200 plus - or a decent independent I know? Will it affect my warranty or resale value using a non official garage?

Clean my turbo or replace it?

The car goes into limp mode when under load going uphill. I have paid one garage to fix the problem by cleaning the turbo. It actually made matters worse. Discovered they actually only cleaned the inlet...

When do I change the oil in my Golf?

I have a Volkswagen Golf Match Bluemotion, bought new last August. It has now done 5000 Miles and the service is not due for another 5000 miles or 5 months. Would it be a benefit to a new(ish) engine...

Should the oil in my Meriva need changing at 7600 miles?

On 18 July 2011 we purchased a pre-owned 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 turbo petrol with 3,000 miles on the clock. On 18 December 2011 a warning message came up to say that a service was due, and the oil and...