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My 2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi has done 147,000 miles. It had a previous issue where the glow plug light would flash and it would go into limp mode. I read various posts on here and it seemed that the arm...
I purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Bluemotion that had done 44,000 miles from a Volkswagen used car dealer. Within the first month, I noticed that the interior light and windscreen washer weren't...
What's the fuel economy of a diesel Hyundai iLoad with a light load?
Does my six year old diesel BMW (which runs pretty smoothly) have any future at all? Or would you advise me to look for a non-diesel car?
I'm about to change my Nissan Qashqai Acenta diesel for something similar, but I'm concerned about getting another diesel with all the current issues surrounding diesel cars. Am I worrying unnecessarily?...
Should I have the update to my Audi A4 2.0 and, if so, why? I can see no benefit for me and only risk that it causes a future problem that Audi disown. I've refused the update so far.
I'm experiencing a lot less mpg, more noise, more DPF regeneration and less power since my car had the emissions update in August 2016. If you are in touch with Volkswagen engineers in Germany, can you...
I had the emissions fix on my 2013 Volkswagen Passat 180PS three weeks ago. My trip is now showing a consistent 7 per cent worse fuel consumption and the burner is coming on more than it has ever done...
My 2011 Hyundai i20 CRDi 90PS diesel has developed sluggish starting and oil splashed 3/4 way up the dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant level remains normal. The engine has often cut...
I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?
 

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