Is the Volkswagen Fox prone to timing belt snapping?

My timing belt snapped while being fixed by friend of a friend. He phoned saying it wouldn't start, could he have started it while in gear, or done something, as I'm now having to pay best part of £1k...

What's wrong with my Citroen Xsara Picasso?

I was driving my Citroen Xsara Picasso yesterday when I felt a sudden "thump". The engine then cut out and the car coasted to a stop. It now won't start. Any ideas?

Should I change the timing belt on my Fiesta?

I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.4 petrol that has done only 22,000 miles in nine years. I've been recommended a timing belt change at 100,000 miles or eight years. Is that right for this low mileage car?

Volkswagen Passat - timing belt or chain?

I own a volkswagen Passat 2.0 diesel, registered in 2012. Can you tell me if this vehicle has got a timing belt or a chain? I also would like to know at how many miles I have to consider changing it?

Does the timing belt need changing on my wife's Skoda Fabia?

My wife has a Skoda Fabia 1.2 HTP 60, which she uses mainly for shopping trips and has done 10,100 miles from new. It is now coming up for its four year service and she has been told by the Skoda dealer...

Should I have the timing belt changed on my 2007 Saab 9-3 Sportwagon?

I have a 2007 1.8 petrol Saab 9-3 Sportwagon. I'm keeping it for the foreseeable future. I have just had it serviced by Kwik Fit (great value and service by the way), and they flagged that the timing belt...

When should I change the timing belt/chain on my Pajero?

I have bought my first car, which is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 diesel. It has 98,800 miles on the clock and the previous owner told me it has never had its timing belt or chain changed?

Should I have my Peugeot 3008's timing belt changed?

I have a 2008 Peugeot 308 S 1.6HDI 5-door hatchback. So far it has been an excellent car with no breakdowns. A few months ago I received a leaflet from the Peugeot main dealer in the area, Walkers of King's...

Should I change the timing belt and water pump on my 8-year-old Citroen C4?

I run a Citroen C4 SX HD1 110 diesel that is now eight years old, with 93,000 miles on the clock and still running fine. The car is serviced according to the handbook by the local Citroen dealer. Financial...

Should I have my Volkswagen Passat's timing belt changed?

I have a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Estate that has done 105,000 miles, that I've owned for three years and am planning on keeping for the foreseeable future. The dual mass flywheel failed last year...