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I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget?
I am on a tight budget and am looking for a diesel car which is reliable and economical for under £5,000. My yearly average mileage is around 28,000. What would you recommend?
There seem to be a bunch of claims out there about the best ways to get the water out of my diesel fuel tank. Can you recommend any?
I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (all diesel). The Auris is my number...
I have tried using premium diesel, in my 69 Reg Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Line Premium. It works out expensive compared to ordinary diesel, even after taking into account the marginal increase in MPG....
Do you know of any research comparing the mpg obtainable from different fuel brands? My local fuel garage has changed to a lesser-known brand and I feel I am getting fewer miles out of a tank full. My...
Are we likely to get the latest new diesel Kia Sportage here in the UK?
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to buy a petrol car for driving around a town or city....
Should I consider selling my diesel Volvo XC60 soon as diesel is getting to be a dirty word?
My son has a 2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 diesel. It has 60,000 miles and is fully serviced, including cam belt change. To date, it has been totally reliable and the lease is ending soon. Is it worth buying...
 

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