Do you have any advice on dealing with Audi after the emissions fix caused increased fuel consumption in my A6?

I've just taken my Audi A6 in to have the emissions fix because Audi insisted that the performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emission will not be adversely affected. I instantly noticed driving back home...

Should I get another diesel car?

I drive about 25,000 miles a year on motorways and country roads for my job and need a reasonable sized vehicle to carry equipment plus a 4x4 capability, as I spend a fair amount of time on muddy tracks...

Am I entitled to return my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI to the dealer after multiple faults occured?

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...

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...

I want a 2007 diesel Honda CR-V for towing - will there be heavy tax penalties on old diesels?

I cover about 10,000 miles per year, mostly journeys of 50+ miles. I need a 4x4 to negotiate muddy/slippery tracks and to tow a trailer. I'm looking at the 2007 diesel Honda CR-V with 70,000 recorded miles...

Why does the DPF light on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI keep coming on after the emissions fix?

I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion. The DPF light was coming on after the emissions fix was done so I went to the dealer but the same problem reappeared after two weeks. However, this time...

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...

Is buying a diesel car a bad idea even if I do high mileage?

I'm looking at getting a used car, no older than 2015, to use for about 25,000 miles of mostly motorway driving per year. Due to my mileage, I was looking at diesels but every day seems to bring more bad...

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...

Is it a bad idea to buy a diesel SUV with all the current diesel car issues?

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?...