Does my 2006 Volkswagen Passat need a timing belt replacement?

I have been told that my 2006 Volkswagen Passat - due for its annual service - will also need a timing/cam belt replacement, based on the age of the car and not miles covered (about 12,500). Would the...

Does my Honda CR-V really need an engine flush whilst being serviced?

I have just booked my 2007 Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel in for its annual service at the local Honda dealership where I bought the car 18 months ago. The car has just under 28,000 miles on the clock. The dealership...

Can I have my Mercedes-Benz SLK200 serviced at an independent dealer?

I own a 4-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK200. It recently had a service at a dealership and I was shocked and stunned when it cost £1060 (including two rear tyres). The level of service isn't that brilliant...

Should my Mazda 2 need its brake discs skimmed at 30,000 kilometres?

I just took my Mazda 2 for a service at which I was informed that I need new brake pads and skimming of the brake discs (it is the 30,000 service). Is this not too early for skimming of the brake discs?

Why won't Volkswagen contribute to the cost of a turbocharger repair on my Touran?

I was recently driving my 2003 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 (26,500 miles) when the turbo stopped and the car went into limp mode. I called out the AA who diagnosed a turbo overboost fault, so I had the car taken...

How do I replace a fog light on a 2007 Renault Megane?

I need to replace a fog light on a 2007 Renault Megane saloon but I cannot see any way to do this. The handbook says refer to dealer.

Does my 2005 Volkswagen Polo really need a cam belt change at 40,000 miles?

We purchased our current Volkswagen Polo from a main dealer four years ago and at the same time bought an annual service cover for £14/month for three years. This expired and our first full service for...

I've just bought a 1989 Range Rover - what should I have checked to ensure reliability in the long term?

I have recently purchased a 1989 Range Rover with the 3.5 EFI V8 engine. The car is in lovely condition and has covered only 46,000 miles. I plan to keep it for a very long time. The car had a service...

Does my Ford Focus TDCi need a new timing belt at 61,000 miles?

I have noticed on your forums that the recomended mileage for changing the timing belt on a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI is 100,000 miles. I have a Spanish Focus that is on approx 100,000km (61,000 miles) and my...

Can you recommend somewhere I can have the camber alignment of my Mercedes-Benz SLK checked?

I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK which I have serviced at an excellent local garage. I am told that I need to have the camber alignment checked, as the front tyres are worn on the inside. Could you recommend...