What's the service schedule on a 2005 Volkswagen Golf diesel?

I have a Golf 1.9 diesel DSG on an '05 plate. It has done 82,000 miles. We do between 15-18,000 miles a year. We get it serviced every year and it has just had new rear discs and pads, plus an oil change....

Do you think Audi will contribute to the cost of a new dual mass flywheel and clutch in my A3?

My wife bought an 2.0 TDI Audi A3 in 2005 and had a dual mass flywheel replaced under warranty after 36,000 miles in 2007. It's now out of warranty, has done 76,000 miles and needs a second DMF. Do you...

Must I pay for repairs to my Mazda 5 made under warranty?

I have had a torrid time with Mazda. My wife's Mazda 5 Sport diesel, bought new in May '08, was serviced last year and taken again this year to Mazda Coventry (Coventry Motor Company) on 7th May for its...

Should I have my Mercedes-Benz C-Class, currently on contract hire, serviced at a main dealer?

I have recently received a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class on a 3-year contract hire. The small print states that I should get the car serviced at an 'Official Workshop'. I know that the warranty is not dependent...

Does Mazda operate a digital service record for its cars on a database?

I am considering buying a 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 TS Auto. It is an ex-Motability car with one previous owner. It's being sold by the original supplying Mazda dealership. I am told that Mazda servicing data is...

Is this Skoda service plan a good deal for my 2007 Roomster?

I own a Skoda Roomster 56-reg and have done since new in January 2007. It has about 28,000 on the clock and has been serviced at the local Skoda dealer (Marlborough in Isleworth) at the correct intervals....

I sold a car which was serviced by myself and advertised it as having 'full service history' - is this legal?

I traded in a car to a motor trader. I serviced this vehicle via my limited company and stamped the book with date and mileage. We're not qualified mechanics and don't have workshop facilities, but the...

What information is held on a BMW 1 Series keyfob?

I was wondering if you knew what info the keyfobs hold, as I have been told they hold info like the mileage, the last time the car was driven, when it was last unlocked and any faults with the car. I just...

Dear, John?

One worry about the FIAT 500 is what Auto Express says about its servicing costs: "Sadly servicing costs are expensive for the 500." Do you think this is an issue?

Toyota Yaris: Senior service

Last summer I purchased a used Toyota Yaris from a local main dealer and in this purchase was given a 12-month warranty. Recently I have had to return the vehicle for warranty repair, leaking wheel cylinder,...