Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car?

I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used as a second car, no short trips usually 20+ miles....

My car's first service has been cancelled. How will this affect potential warranty claims in the future?

I have a Hyundai that was first registered on 29 March 2019 and was booked in for its first service on 2 April 2020. This service has understandably been cancelled and it might be weeks or even months...

Does my Golf need a modification to its cambelt?

My Mk5 Golf has had one cambelt replacement done at the main agent in 2011. I have now done over 100000 miles and have booked in at an independent garage specialising in Volkswagen for a cambelt and waterpump...

I've been told the brake fluid of my two-year-old car needs changed - is that necessary?

My two year old Ford Fiesta auto is due for its service and I have been told that the brake fluid also needs changing. Is this necessary?

Are electric cars cheaper to service than petrol and diesels?

It is stated that electric cars will be much cheaper to service than petrol/diesel. Is this actually the case?

Are electric or hybrid vehicles more expensive to service than conventional fuel-driven vehicles?

I was at my garage yesterday having my petrol-engined Nissan Qashqai serviced and I asked what experience they have of servicing electric or hybrid cars and they said very little at present. The garage...

Should I pay to have the brake pads and discs cleaned on my car?

I bought a Honda Jazz in November 2019 but it was first registered in Mar 2019. The main dealer has asked if I want the brake pads removed and the discs cleaned of dust and stones at an extra £69. Is this...

Should I have an engine flush at every service?

I have just had a reminder for my Corsa 1.4T third year service and MoT from the dealership. It came with recommended TLC like bacterial cleanse at £24.95, brake fluid change at £49.95 and engine flush...

My approved used car was not serviced as per the schedule - what are my rights?

A week ago I bought an approved used 2016 F-Pace from a Jaguar dealer with just under 40,000 miles on the clock. I have only just noticed that the first service was done at 26 months/26,500 miles rather...

When should I change my brake pads?

I’ve just had my BMW X6 serviced. They stated that my four brake pads are between 5.6 mm and 9mm and that BMW recommends changing them at 5mm. What is the legal requirement for changing them as opposed...