Would it be recommended to have a garage to replace all parts that maybe starting to come to the end of there life like the exhaust, Suspension parts, Timing belt and other parts that may need replaced at some time or is it better to just wait until i get issues.

I think the timing belt is 5 years or 60,000 miles and a exhaust is any time after 3 years but that would be picked up during a MOT if any issues

To your first question - no. The annual MoT should give plenty of notice of parts needing replacement. The usual things are consumables like tyres and brake parts. A diesel will probably never need a new exhaust (mine hasn't in 15 years), but you should probably shorten the recommended oil and filter change interval, which makers stretch too far to help fleet buyers. Otherwise follow the maintenance schedule that came with the car - tho some on here would suggest forgetting about brake fluid :-)

Edited by Andrew-T on 17/06/2023 at 10:05

Rust prevention would make a lot more sense than pre-empting mechanical failures that may never happen.

The timing belt is an exception, assuming this is the standard rubber-band autodestruction design.

Ditto brake fluid change which is often neglected, and has trivial cost/effort compared to the damage not doing it can cause.

Which reminds me I ought to change mine again if it passes the next inspection

Edited by edlithgow on 17/06/2023 at 14:38

For long term ownership I think the most important thing is to develop a good relationship with a competent trustworthy indy to do the MoTs which comprise the major part of a 'service'. If cared for, very few parts should need replacement during the, say, fifteen year/150,000 mile life of a well made car. (Our Focus lasted 21yrs and 160,000 miles, with original suspension, exhaust......and, ahem, cambelt). UK roads are mostly tarmac and often wet, so not dusty. Although garages like to change them, I just clean air and pollen filters with a stiff paint brush every 20,000 miles or so.