Can I get a contribution from the seller of my ex-fleet BMW 520d towards replacement parts?

I bought a BMW 520d as an ex-fleet car with 96,000 miles. I have done less than 1000 miles, but I had to change all brake pads and all four discs because they were worn out. Now i also have to change all...

Is £389 reasonable for a first service on an Alfa Romeo MiTo?

I have had my Alfa Romeo MiTo serviced this week. It is it's first service. It was bought in May 2009 and has done just short of 20,000 miles. I took it for its service and when I came to pay the total...

I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it?

I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked about fluid change and salesman says it's not...

Should my Peugeot 207's engine oil be black after an oil change?

I had a service carried out on my Peugeot 207 sport 1.6D, and as part of that service the oil and filter was changed. After two days I checked the oil and found it to be black. Is this normal? My first...

Does my 55-reg Renault Modus need a cam belt change at 30,000 miles?

We have a 55-reg Modus, a good car. It's done 30,000 miles. The main garage is saying car is overdue for a cam belt change. Is this about right? I read that you also suggest renewing other parts at the...

Should I have the transmission oil changed in my BMW 320d's "sealed for life" automatic gearbox?

Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but I hear that it's best to ignore that and have it...

Does my new Fiat Multijet really need all these extras for its 12-month service?

11 months ago I bought a new Fiat Multijet and as it is nearing its 12-month service I have received a letter from the dealer recommending all sorts of extras they say I need. For example, do I need to...

Do I need a special tool to get my 2003 Ford Focus' sump nut off?

My 2003 Ford Focus' sump nut has rounded off. Is there a tool to get the sump nut off so I can replace it?

What automatic transmission fluid should I use in my 2001 Ford Galaxy?

What is the specified automatic transmission fluid for a 2001 Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.8 V6?

Is £275 a good price for a cam belt change on a Honda Civic 1.6-litre VTEC?

We have been advised to change the cam belt on our Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC. It is nine years old and has done 36,000 miles. Would you advise this and would you advise using a Honda dealer at a fixed price...