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I’m thinking of buying a diesel car for the economy - should I reconsider with the Goverment's date of 2030 for stopping petrol and diesel cars being sold in the UK? Also do you think the Government will...
Is there a diesel car yet that can cope with town driving/short journeys without clogging the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) components?
I've pretty much narrowed my search down to a Skoda Superb Estate in SportLine Plus guise. I initially thought the 200PS diesel was going to be my best option. However, I drove a Petrol PHEV version today...
I need to buy a car and looking at the BMW 1 series or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I do a lot of driving, approx 80 miles round trip to work daily. Budget is £18,000 max. Which one and which particular...
Is it true that new cars such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport use automatic engine management adjustments to keep the particulate filter clear even if no long journeys are done?
I have a Toyota Avensis 1.6 D4D estate with 65,000 miles on the clock. It has a full dealer service history. I have read that the engine is not reliable and was wondering if I should keep it or sell it...
I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will be at a certain place by a certain time, especially...
Should I consider selling my diesel Volvo XC60 soon as diesel is getting to be a dirty word?
I am looking to purchase a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SE or Energy 2014/2016. Is the mpg suggested in your review regarding E5 or E10 petrol? There are so many conflicting reports on excessive petrol consumption....
I'd like some advice on used diesel cars, which is the best 3.0-litre one?
 

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