Mazda 3 - full service history vs full dealer service history?

I have a Mazda 3 which will be three years old in February and out of warranty. I would like to get the car serviced by an excellent local independent garage. Obviously this will mean not having a full...

What's the best method for running-in a new EcoBoost?

I'm due to collect my new Ford with the EcoBoost petrol engine. Do new cars still have a running-in period? Is there anything to be careful of with this type of engine?

Is an engine flush really worth £30?

I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing oil (cost £30) before refilling. However, if I use...

Why is my Volkswagen Touran using so much oil?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 diesel with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been giving me some problems. A while ago it was emitting a strong oil smell, which turned out to be a split...

Is super unleaded worth the extra?

I have just bought a used Ford Focus (2015 model) with the petrol EcoBoost engine. The dealership said they recommend using super unleaded. Is there a reason for this or is it just sales talk?

Brake caliper failure on Honda Civic

I have a 2012 Honda Civic with 25,000 miles on the clock. The other day I went to my car only to find that it had rolled down my drive and into my garage door. I obviously thought I had forgotten to put...

What are my rights over my car's faulty brakes?

How many miles is it reasonable for disc brakes to last on a Suzuki Swift? It passed its MoT five days before we purchased it, only to find that it needs new discs and pads after just seven days of ownership....

What's the cause of my BMW 5 Series notchy gearchange?

The gear change on my BMW 5 Series auto is a bit jerky and tends to 'grumble' a bit a low speeds. It's a 2007 model and has done 118,000 miles - the transmission oil has never been changed. Is it worth...

When should I change the transmission oil in my Toyota Yaris?

We bought a Toyota Yaris automatic (2001 model) with 22,500 miles on the clock that had been serviced regularly until last year. It's now done another 8000 miles :my question is when is it best to change...

When should I change the gearbox oil on my Audi A1 S tronic?

I have owned an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI 185PS for 3.5 years and overall am very happy with it. However I am confused regarding the maintenance and servicing for the S tronic automatic gearbox. My servicing booklet...