What are my consumer rights if my timing belt snaps if fitted 18 months ago?

In Sept 2009, I had a timing belt kit fitted on my Peugeot 306 (2001). They replaced the water pump at the same time. My mileage was 76692. This timing belt snapped this morning (4/7/11), with only...

Why did a Jaguar dealer tell me that my chain cam XJ6's timing belt needs changing?

I own a 2004 Jaguar XJ6 3.0 petrol automatic which has completed 61,000. It has been main dealer serviced from new and I have owned it since August 2007. The car has been a delight to own. At its last...

Should I expect potential cylinder head gasket problems on my Rover 75?

I was interested in your advice to the owner of a 2003 turbocharged Rover 75 1.8T. I have a Rover 25 1.6 GXi, bought 'as new' July 2007. To date it does not loose coolant, which I check regularly. Do you...

Is it common for the water pumps in the Saab 9-3 1.9TDi to fail?

My Saab 9-3 1.9TiD was due for a new cam belt at 72,000 so it went to our local garage at 71,000 two weeks ago. Service as well. I duly paid £405 and collected it when ready. Last Tuesday I was driving...

Screaming Ford

My Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec TDCI is making a screeching noise on acceleration when moving off. This carries on for about half a mile then goes away. Any ideas on what the problem is?

Timing problem on 2001 Vauxhall Movano

I erred on the side of caution and had the cambelt changed in my Vauxall Movano 2001 Van. The first time following replacement of cambelt it started fine, second time was difficult but evenutally started,...

Timing belt snapped on first journey

I purchased a Volvo C70 convertible on 25th March from a Birmingham car dealer that stocks over 50 cars. The timing belt snapped on the way home between Birmingham and Worcester, a journey of less than...

Why does my Volvo dealer suggest that my car's timing belt doesn't need changing until 10 years or 100,000 miles?

I was interested in your comment to NB of Fleet that the Volvo engine in his 2.5T Mondeo could suffer timing belt problems. I have a 5-year-old Volvo with the 2.4i 5-cylinder engine and recently expressed...

Timing belt problems

I may just be unlucky but it seems I am experiencing (by proxy - my son is the driver of these vehicles, but bank of Mum & Dad is involved) two cases of engine damage/destruction by timing chain/belt failures...

Ford Fiesta 1.25 Ztec 2007 Timing belt interval

I have 45K kilometers on my Fiesta 2007. Just wondering what the timing interval for the belt is?