Our timing belt broke after only seven months - is it the the fault of the dealer who fitted it?

I bought a ten year old Ford Ranger from a dealer seven months ago, with a three month warranty. The timing belt went last week and the dealer's own mechanic fitted a new one just before we bought it....

How much would a timing belt replacement on a 2004 Renault Trafic cost?

The timing belt snapped on my 2004 Renault Trafic, it's only done 56,000 miles. How much might it cost to fix?

Should I buy a high mileage 2007 Renault Clio 1.2 16V?

I'm buying my first car and have found a very plush 2007 Renault Clio 1.2 16V for £1100, however, it has 173,000 miles on the clock. It's been looked after fantastically and most of those miles are motorway...

Should I swap my high spec 2007 Nissan Navara for a 2009 Audi A4 or a 2008 BMW 5 Series?

I own a 2007 Nissan Navara D40 LE top spec model with 70,000 miles. Every extra and gadget is installed and it's in showroom condition as I've only used it as a Chelsea tractor. It's on sale for €8000,...

What are the signs that I need the alternator in my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI replaced?

Recently, the battery light on my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI comes on above 3000 revs but as soon as I drop below it goes off again. There is also a whirring noise when starting the car. Turbo boost is...

Is £7000 a fair price for a 2013 Renault Megane GT 1.5 DCI with 67,000 miles?

I'm looking to purchase a 2013 Renault Megane GT 1.5 DCI. It has 67,000 miles on the clock and looks in good condition. What are potential problems, and is it worth £7000?

What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max?

I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should I be looking for which should have been changed already...

Why are there no chaim cam spares for my 2011 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2?

I'm buying a 2011 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSI from a Skoda dealer. The vehicle requires a new cam belt but there are no spares available in the UK. Does this bode ill for the availability of future spares?

Should I change the cambelt in my Ford S-MAX at 80,000 miles?

My 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles on the clock is in for service next week. I asked about a cambelt change, the Ford dealer suggested it does not need changing until 125,000 miles or 10 years....

Should we change our car's timing belt because of an oil leak?

My wife's 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 was bought second hand just over 2 weeks ago. We noticed a small amount of oil leaking from the engine, and took it to a repair shop. They looked and said they couldn't find...