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I have just bought a 2004 Kia Picanto 1.1LX and it has only covered 12,000 miles. Now I am wondering if the car should have its second cam belt yet?
I'm considering buying a 52-plate diesel Vauxhall Omega Estate and wanted to know the mileage frequency of cam belt changes on this model.
When do I need to change the cam belt on a Renault Laguna estate 2.2 diesel? I've just got the car and it's done 64,000 miles.
I bought a car from a Vauxhall dealer in February 2010. Before I bought it I asked on more than one occasion about when the cam belt should be done, and he said 100,000 miles. The car is an 06 Astra 1.7...
I am having a service and MOT next week. The car has done 33,000 miles and has been excellent with no problems. It's economic and great to get in and out of, as we are both pensioners. I have spoken to...
I've just had a cam belt snap on my Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI 110 bhp at 56,000 miles and under six years old. Has anybody else experience of a similar problem? The servicing schedule says 150,000...
We have a five-year-old Audi A3 2.00 TDI DSG. We have only covered 33,000 miles since new but Audi recommend the cam belt is changed. Do you agree, and what other work should be carried out?
I'm going to buy a Vauxhall or Opel Astra 1.4 Life soon. It is a 2004 model with 81,000 miles on it. I just wanted to know whether these models come with timing belts or chains? Also, are these cars generally...
I bought a secondhand Renault Clio not too long ago, to learn to drive in. I was driving around a corner (very slow!) when the car just cut out, and there was a slight hiss sound (not for long, about two...
I own a Ford Fiesta 1.25 and have driven just under 55,000 miles. The car's booked in for the 60,000 mile service at the end of this month, but I was hoping if you could tell me when the cam belt should...
 

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