Would diesel be appropriate for me?

I do a couple of miles each morning and evening, and do long motorway journeys every month, and a trip on the motorway each weekend. I need a 5 door small car, I want it to be comfortable on the motorway but economical around town. Would a diesel suit me or will I clog the filter? I have been looking at the Corsa cdti 1.3, Hyndai i20 etc.

Alternatively I have been looking at the Auris and Yaris Hybrid but concerned there will not be many local garages in Leeds to service them?

Asked on 13 June 2012 by Leeds Kathy

Answered by Honest John
Better petrol. The Auris and Yaris hybrids are the best hybrids so far.
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