Could we postpone a full service on our Toyota Yaris due to its low mileage?

We have a 2009 Toyota Yaris with a mileage of only 2,400 on the clock after two years. The car received its first service at 1,023 miles. Although it would normally be due for a full service (quoted at...

Why am I paying £72 for four litres of oil for my Honda Civic when it is serviced?

I drive a Honda 1.6 Civic CVT automatic. This car is 13 years old, goes very well and has some 67,000 miles on the clock. The Honda has been serviced from new by Inchcape Honda and has only required a...

Your comment on how to siphon oil from boat engines via the dipstick tube is incorrect.

This is a bit pedantic, but your comment about siphoning oil from boat engines via the dipstick tube is not strictly correct. Many boat engines, mine included, have a permanently fitted hand pump for removing...

Why does my SEAT Altea diesel need servicing every 10,000 miles?

I have a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel coming up to 40,000 miles in three and half years. I have always taken it to the main service agent for servicing, but I am not really happy with their service so intend...

How do I remove my Ford Mondeo's oil filler cap?

I have a Ford Mondeo and I can't remove the oil filler cap. I've tried everything, twisting it both ways, left and right, pulling and pushing as I twist, but it won't budge. Any suggestions?

Does my year-old Skoda Octavia need any lubricants changing other than engine oil?

I own a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Elegance which is now one year old and due for it's first service. I would like to know if I should get any other lubricants changed, apart from the standard oil and filter....

Which oil should I use to replace my Peugeot 307's gearbox oil?

I wish to renew my Peugeot 307 2.0-litre HDi's gearbox oil (manual five-speed) as my mileage is around 100,000 and I don't know if its been done. The manual states Esso or Total BV 75w 80. I went to a...