I can see why the internet cohort might be confused by this question (and why your mate at the pub may or may not know what he’s talking about) because it’s a bit of a weird one. For reasons of ...

I bought my Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.0 Ecoboost brand new in 2018. I was not advised about the well-known “wet belt” engine ...

Yes, it has a timing belt, and the change interval is every 200,000 km or 120 months. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be ...

I have just bought a 60 plate Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 TDCI and I was wondering if it has a timing chain or belt and when this would need replacing. I do not have any paperwork to show the timing belt has ...

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Does the latest Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesel use a timing belt or chain? I am considering a new or nearly new car, but try to avoid timing belts. Does my Vauxhall Vectra estate have a timing ...