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Will home servicing affect my warranty?
My car is due in for warranty work. When booking it in the woman asked if it had been serviced. Obviously I have had it serviced, but not at the main dealers. I have a friend who is a mechanic who I trust. He serviced it for me for a fraction of the dealer cost, using genuine parts.
Unfortunately, because he serviced it at my house rather than at the garage where he works he hasn't stamped my service book. Is this likely to affect my warranty? I have the receipts for the original parts used but no stamp!
Any help would be appreciated.
Chris Burke (Barnsley)
Mar 2011 Filed under: servicing
When is the timing belt due to be changed on a Leon?
Hi
How often should the timing belt be changed on a Seat Leon 05. is it 40000 or 60000 miles? Thanks
Donal O'Brien (Dublin)
Feb 2011 Filed under: servicing
Where will I get my Jaguar serviced?
Hi guys,
I'm looking at buying a 2001 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 petrol with very low mileage on the clock. Is there anything I should be aware of in terms of getting it serviced? I don't plan on driving it too much but if something did go wrong is it going to cost me an arm and a leg to fix?
Thanks for your help.
Keith
Keith O'Sullivan
Dec 2010 Filed under: servicing
Do I have to use specific anti-freeze in my BMW X5?
Hi, my 2005 BMW X5 3.0d is taking its time to start these mornings. It's due a service shortly (1,000 miles). Should I put anti-freeze in it now or wait? Also, will any anti-freeze do or does it have to be specific type as the manual says or is this scaremongering so I get it done by BMW?
Thanks
Justin Mc Elwee (Sligo)
Oct 2010 Filed under: servicing
How can I stop exhaust fumes?
How much would it cost to change a timing belt in my 2000 Hyundai Coupe?
Also, there is a smell of exhaust fumes while driving the same car. The smell is always there while driving, but only can smell with the windows open and is strongest on the driver's side.
Any ideas or help would be great.
Not much money to go to mechanic!
Aoife Cunningham (Co. Dublin)
Sep 2010 Filed under: servicing
How much should it cost to replace a head gasket?
How much would it cost to have a head gasket replaced in a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel?
Regards, John
John Dunne (Dublin)
Aug 2010 Filed under: servicing
How much for crankshaft seal on a Saab?
How much should it cost to replace a crankshaft oil seal on a 2004 Saab 9-3 2.0-litre petrol Turbo?
Gene Lett (Donegal)
Jul 2010 Filed under: servicing
How much for timing belt replacement for a 1999 Opel Vectra?
How much should I pay for a timing belt replacement for a 1999 Opel Vectra?
SHAY DOWLING (DUBLIN)
May 2010 Filed under: servicing
How do I change a camshaft sensor?
Is it easy to change a camshaft sensor in a 2004 SEAT Leon 1.4? If so how do I go about it?
Robert McSweeney (Cork)
May 2010 Filed under: servicing
Where should I get my BMW serviced and fixed?
I have a 2002 BMW 3 Series worth about €4,500. I bought it a few months ago but things are already starting to go wrong with it. Should I take it to a BMW dealership for service and repair, which could cost a fortune or should I go to the cheapest mechanic I can find to get it looked at? I don't want the work costing more than the car is worth but at the same time I'd like to have a good service history for the car and repairs well done rather than a sticking plaster effort. What would you advise?
Brian O'Sullivan (Mayo)
May 2010 Filed under: servicing
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