I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble?

I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I should get out before I have to spend money on it....

Should I get a petrol or diesel 2016 Ford Mondeo Estate?

I'm thinking of buying a Ford Mondeo Estate, 16 or 66 plate. I drive around 30,000 miles per year, of which 20,000 are motorway miles. Would you opt for diesel or petrol? I plan to keep the car for four...

Should I get a petrol or diesel 2017 Audi Q5?

I'm looking at putting my order in for a 2017 Audi Q5, but should I go for a petrol or diesel 2.0-litre? My mileage, 8000 a year, and the current diesel backlash would suggest petrol is the right choice....

Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative?

My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty around diesels being taxed more in the future,...

Should I replace my beloved diesel Audi A7 with a petrol version to avoid plummeting resale value?

Four years ago you suggested looking at an Audi A7 BiTDI. I've loved the car and managed to find a 15 month old SE with tech pack, comfortable seats, rear a/c, etc. It's now done 36,000 miles (25,000 with...

What is the future for owners of diesel cars?

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?

Should I replace my diesel BMW 3 Series with a petrol or diesel alternative?

I currently have a BMW 3 Series 3.0 E90 diesel automatic with 105,000 miles on the clock. Should I replace it because it's a diesel? I'm interested in an BMW M135i but currently cover around 15,000 miles...

Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue?

I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering 20,000 miles. My real mpg is approximately 45 - 60...

Should we get a petrol or diesel Volvo V40?

We have decided to purchase a year old Volvo V40. It's a second car that would have be mostly short journeys and twice weekly 40 mile commutes, doing about 10,000 miles per year. The debate we are currently...

What economical car is suitable for elderly and tall passengers that could also do 435 miles per week?

I'm trying to buy a car suitable for my mother's mobility issues, my tall family members and my 435 miles per week. It also needs to take a walking frame in the boot. I like the Nissan Pulsar and Toyota...