Is it normal to pay high prices for an oil change at a main dealer?

I was charged £52.80 for four litres of oil by a Suzuki dealer as part of the first year service of my Vitara. This seems excessive to me, bearing in mind that I can buy the same grade oil for £3 per...

Should I get my Range Rover Evoque serviced by an independent garage to save money?

My wife has owned a 2012 Range Rover Evoque petrol from new and it's only done about 20,000 miles. To date, we have always had the car serviced by a Land Rover dealership. Is it wise to continue to have...

Should I be suspicious of my 35 minute MoT?

I took my 2005 BMW to a reputable garage for a MoT and was surprised that the overall time to pass the test (one advisory - split rear tyre) was about 35 minutes. Should I be suspicious of this or should...

Does the transmission fluid in a BMW 318i require changing at 100,000 miles?

Does the automatic transmission fluid in my 2009 BMW 318i saloon require changing at 100,000 miles, even though it purports to be a "lifetime" item? I'm looking to run the BMW for as long as possible and...

Should I repair or replace my Ford Fiesta ABS module?

I have a 2006 1.4 Ford Fiesta and I've been told that the ABS module needs replacing. I've been quoted mega money to have a new one fitted. Is it possible to have mine sent away to be repaired instead...

Is my Corsa's two-year service and MoT package worth the money?

12 months ago I bought a three-year-old Corsa from my local Evans Halshaw in Horsforth, Leeds. At the time there were promotional offers, and I opted for a two year service and MoT package for approximately...

I'd like to buy a new Skoda Octavia, but does the cam belt really need changing every four years?

The new Octavia is getting acclaim in all the reviews I have seen, but few have tested or commented on the 1.4 TSI 140PS petrol unit which I am thinking of buying to replace my 2007/57 2.0 Mazda 6. Quizzing...

Can I recommend the Volkswagen Service Package from my local dealer?

I feel TH has been unfortunate over his service deal. I have had a Volkswagen Service Package since 2008 with Sinclair Garages of Bridgend. My current car, a Volkswagen Scirocco, bought in Dec 2010, has...

Legal query regarding dealership in adminstration

I bought a car from a Vauxhall Dealership about a year ago. As part of the purchase, there was an in-built agreement for five years free servicing. I was trying to book its first service when I found out...

Fixed-price servicing - is it really fixed-price?

I took my wife's Seat Altea 2.0 TDI DSG for a special offer £129.00 service. The service was completed, but at the service desk, I was informed that the fronts pads were 80% worn. I was fine with that,...