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Timing belt or chain for my Nissan X-Trail?

Has the 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel got a timing belt or chain?

James Doyle (Dublin)

Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing

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When should I change my Audi's timing belt?

When does a 2009 Audi A4 2.0 TDI need its timing belt changed?

Keith Byrne (Dublin 18)

Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Is €400 reasonable to do a clutch in a Golf?

Hi, can you please advise if €400 to replace the clutch plates and associated labour of a 1.4 2006 Volkswagen Golf seems reasonable?

Brendan Cullen (Dublin)

Oct 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Do I need to service my Opel this often?

Hi, I drive a 2012 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi diesel and just wondering how often it has to be serviced. My local Opel dealer says every 10,000km and just wondering is this correct or is it just to get more money! It was serviced last February and now 10,000km later do I need to get it serviced again?

Ian Abbott (Longford)

Sep 2013 Filed under: servicing

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When do I change my Ford Mondeo's timing belt?

Hi, I have a 2008 2.0 TDCi 140 Ford Mondeo and was wondering at what mileage do I need to change the timing belt?

Paul Mc Laughlin (Donegal)

Jan 2013 Filed under: servicing

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How often should the timing belt be changed in the Hyundai Trajet?

How often do you change the timing belt on a Hyundai Trajet? It's a 1,998cc diesel.

Richard Foy (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: servicing

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Is there a timing chain in my Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

What mileage should I change the timing belt in a Mercedes-Benz M 270 CDI?

George Sparling (Adare)

Nov 2012 Filed under: servicing

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe timing belt interval

I'm thinking of buying a 2.2-litre diesel, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with 50,000 miles on the clock and I'm concerned about the timing belt. What is the recommended timing belt interval please?

Liam D'Arcy (Dublin)

Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing

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Should an Audi A6 clutch need replacement this soon?

Is it common for a 2010 Audi A6 TDI to require a clutch replacement at 42,000km?

Patrick Hickey (Limerick)

Nov 2012 Filed under: servicing

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Do you think my car was serviced?

Hi, I bought a 2009 Opel Insignia four months ago. The place where I bought it from promised it had a full service done. A few weeks ago I noticed that every time I used the brakes there was a grinding sound. Also the code 'no 82' came up on the dashboard. Apparently this means that the engine oil needs to be changed.

Over the four months the car has not been used a lot. My question is if the place did a full service, would these problems still occur? The guy who I bought the car from was very dismissive and agreed to do the brakes. But he wouldn't even find out what the code 82 meant - I had to do that myself.

Thanks

Jackie Cullen (Dublin)

Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing

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