Does the three-month warranty still apply to my Volkswagen Golf GTI if the new timing belt snaps?

I just bought a Volkswagen Golf GTI and I have a warranty of either 3000 miles or three months. Trouble is, the garage serviced the car before I bought it and changed the timing belt and pulleys. It is...

Do I have any legal rights over the selling dealer after a timing belt failure on my Ford Focus?

I bought a 55-plate Ford Focus with 51,000 miles on the clock back in February 2009 for £6500. It has now developed an engine fault that my local Ford dealership tell me will cost either £400 plus VAT...

Which Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesels have timing belts and which have chains?

Does the latest Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesel use a timing belt or chain? I am considering a new or nearly new car, but try to avoid timing belts.

Should my 2003 Toyota Corolla Verso with 31,000 miles have a new timing belt fitted?

My car is a 2003 diesel Toyota Corolla Verso with 31,000 miles. The handbook recommends changing the belt at 60,000 miles. My Toyota garage suggests it should be at six years, i.e last year, but age is...

What might this three-year-old Audi A4 need in the next 20,000 miles?

I want to buy an Audi A4 2.0T FSI. It's done 60,000 miles and is three years old. The service history is complete but I want to go into to it with my eyes open. What should or could need replacing in the...

When does my Peugeot 307's timing belt need changing?

I have a 2004 Peugeot 307 110 HDI. Could you tell at what mileage I should be changing the timing belt please?

Should I sell on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type diesel before maintenance becomes expensive?

I own a 2005 S-Type Jaguar diesel Sport auto with 84,000 miles on the clock. It is in good condition with full Jaguar service history and one previous owner. It runs perfectly and is a pleasure to drive,...

Does my Ford Mondeo have a timing belt or chain?

I have a 2006 1.8LX petrol Mondeo - could you tell me if it has a timing chain or belt? Also, at what mileage would I be looking at having it changed?

How should I maintain and service a Citroen Berlingo Multispace?

I've just bought a 2006 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6HDI. What do I need to look out for in particular regarding timing belt changes, servicing schedules and brake disc and pad replacement?

Should I get my Hyundai Tucson's full timing belt kit replaced, including tensioners and idlers, or just the belt alone?

I have a 2-litre petrol Hyundai Tucson due a 50,000-mile service. The schedule recommends replacement of the timing belt, which the main dealer will fit. However, a non-franchised dealer recommends a full...