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Will the timing belt need changing on my Citroen at four years / 70,000 miles?

Is the 75,000-mile/10-year timing belt change interval specified by Citroen under 'normal' operating conditions reasonable? Does this engine, like some Fords, have a good reputation for belt reliability?...

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...

Our Peugeot 206's timing belt broke at 68,000 miles. Should it have been changed during servicing?

We had our 2003 petrol Peugeot 206 1.1-litre serviced at 58,633 miles and the garage (who are normally very helpful) advised that the timing belt should be changed at 80,000 miles or 10 years. Surprise,...

Does my wife's Suzuki Jimny need a timing belt change at 48,000 miles?

I have a Ford Fusion 2004 model with the 1400cc Duratec Engine - does this have a timing belt or a chain? I can't seem to find an answer on the internet. Its done 62,000 miles. Also my wife has a Suzuki...

What are your thoughts on buying an ex-police Skoda Octavia?

What do you think about buying an ex-police car? I guess it would be well maintained but possibly hammered? The one I'm looking at is a 2004 Skoda Octavia with 100,000 on the clock.

Does my Vauxhall Vectra estate have a timing belt or timing chain?

I have a Vauxhall Vectra estate, 1.9CDTi. Do you know if this car has a timing belt or a timing chain?

Why won't Vauxhall help with repairs to our 2006 Astra Twin Top?

We purchased a Vauxhall Astra Twin Top 1.8i new in September 2006. Four months ago we had a major part (engine timing kit) break on the car. The cost of this should have been £800 but Vauxhall charged...