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• VW Up - What constitutes a service? 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  isn't great. I then contacted the dealer and explained the situation. He told me that a cambelt was not a routine service item and that its replacement would have had to been negotiated into the selling price if I had wanted it done at the time.He argued that a service is an oil change, check
• Ford Focus 5Dr Hatchback 2.0 Ltr TDCI - Starting Problems 4 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  on a long run. My local garge has looked at it on the last two services (they say!) and said they cannot find any faults and have said 'it is just one of those things' which will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. The car has had a full service every 12 months/12.5k with fuel, oil, air
• 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra Life - Lifespan of 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  children, labrador and all associated clobber.  It's regularly serviced (gets an oil change at 10,000) but other that that is not 'cherished'.  I think it still looks great and am always pleased to be seen in it.  Money is very tight right now and I feel like I am running on faith
• Nissan Primera (P12 auto) - Worth considering? 31 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  believe it's pretty crucial for the longevity of the timing chain to have had regular oil changes?  We both like the interior design, and the reverse camera and optional sat nav are attractive options, which don't seem to be present on similar family cars of similar ages.  Could anyone give me
• Chrysler PT cruiser - AM I mad? 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  , bodywork perfect, leather etx, no warning lights, no starting problems. About £300 +vat for calipers, discs and brake pads, and will give it an oil change and fresh MOT.   Service history complete with tons of bills, EVERYTHINg that was needed was done.   will pass along
• Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer - MAF Fault? 7 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  obvious leaks or splits in hoses. So I then put a code reader on and it came back with P0171 System Too Lean. Disconnecting the MAF gave a nice even idle but braught on the ESP warning lamp. Questions: Is the MAF the main suspect or could there be another cause? I had a oil
• Golf Mk6 2011 Bluemotion 1.6 TDI. - Fumes inside car 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  in the car 3. I just had a full service and timing belt change 4. My garage has checked the exhaust and it looks fine   5. My garage can’t find an oil leak 6. The car has only done 36k 7. It passed the MOT emissions test   Has anyone
• Head Bolts -should I lubricate 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I'm changing the head gasket on my car. Should I lightly lubricate the Head Bolts or could this affect the torque tightening & in long term, tightening stability ? I was thinking of screwing the bolts in initially using a little oil and then a little copper slip, before I fit
• Daihatsu Skywing - Transmission Drain/Fill Plug Identification 15 May 2017 (Forum)
  Gearchanges sometimes need a bit of force lately, and the oil should be changed.   I checked it when I got the car but can't remember where the plugs were.    I think this looks like the fill/level plug, about level with the middle of the driveshaft
• Citroen C2 1.1 2006 - Citroen C2 underpowered and trip incorrect 5 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  on. It normally does about 10 miles a day and doesn't show then. I've just flushed out the colloing system, changed oil and plugs then took it out for an Italain tune. It still seems underpowered, and I noticed on the trip it was reading 36 miles - after I had done about 3 or 4. Connected problems
• Services - extravagant or just plain sensible 24 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  will waxoyl or bilt hamber the underside,and envisage keeping the car several years. I expect to cover no more than about 11,000 miles each year. The plan is to have the car serviced, with a full service each year at my garage, and get a mechanic friend to change the oil and filter inbetween
• while in - 'ALFORDS 9 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  an oil and filter and air filter change might do the trick before going down the "expensive" route. Cue black looks from said receptionist. Then i saw the "person" fitting the wheels back on to a defender using the air wrench to tighten up the wheel nuts, not bothering to use a torque
• Talking of Telegraph Motoring... 19 May 2015 (Forum)
  seems to be something about Goodwood this and that.  It's as bad as "The Horse of the Year show" on TV years' ago, that seemed to be on all the time! Oh yes - I agree with HJ - oil and filter must be changed at least once a year, whatever your mileage - especially if low and a lot of short
• Audi A4 1998 2.8 - Automatic gearbox issue 24 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I bought my Audi about six months ago, Its been running like a dream. I now have encountered a problem. Everything runs perfect, smooth gear change etc. Until it seems that the engine starts to warm up. The "clutch" is slipping! I can put into any gear and the car starts to budge at about 4-5000
• Jaguar X Type 2002 - Engine smell 2 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I had all the cylinder coils and plugs changed earlier this year, 1400E then a few months later the engine started to miss; a pipe had come loose which supplies air to the motor 170E. Recently they wanted to check the transfer case oil level as there is a winter only oscillating grinding noise
• Nissan Micra 1.0 - Advice on Rear Shocks please. 6 May 2012 (Forum)
  OK well it's an old one 2002 but it was a gift !   MOT yesterday showed signs of oil leaks around rear shocks.  I'm wondering if it's feasible if I do have the shocks changed,  how sensible it would be to have adjustable ride shock absorbers fitted to render the suspension a bit
• peugeot 307 2.0 hdi - HELP lots of white grey smoke peugeot diesel 16 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  i have a 2003 peugeot 307 diesel that smokes the road out with whitish grey smoke. theres no coolant loss, it starts easy, theres no loss of power  and the turbo appears to be working when you start it up theres no smoke at all however this changes quickly to a fog even whilst on tickover
• Vauxhall Astra J - dpf filter 24 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  on to inform her to contact a dealer.  She duly did this and was told the car required a service and oil change due to her having not driven enough miles.  It has over 6000 miles on the clock and was not actually driven at all for a month due to the bad weather. This means that it has averaged around
• Ford Fiesta - Shock absorbers 4 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2003 fiesta with 160K on the clock had recently developed (after lots of town driving) a loud knock the rear on speed bumps/potholes and a bouncy ride eminating from the rear. Still on the original shocks, one is visibly leaking oil, so i have bought 2 new ones to replace the rear pair
• Datsun Bluebird 910 (1983) - Recommission of car 11 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  that must be done so as to get it back into occasional but reliable use?  I presume change of all the oils & fluids, probably brake pipes, tyres, hoses etc.  Any tips?