Why is there a crackdown on diesel cars when petrol emits just as much CO2 emissions?

Petrol gives 19.64lbs of CO2 per gallon, diesel 22.38lbs. For example, my diesel Volvo V70 does at least 40mpg, so 40 miles gives 22.38lbs. However, a petrol model doing 35mpg will use 14 per cent more...

Is the driving height of a used Honda CR-V similar to a Volkswagen Touran?

Our three year lease on our Volkswagen Touran is up and due to go back very shortly. My wife likes the driving height of the Touran and wants a similar height in the new car. We like the Honda CR-V and...

What 7-seat vehicles should I look at on a £10,000 budget?

I'm looking for a second hand 7-seat option vehicle with lots of space and have up to £10,000 to spend. The two models I'm considering at the moment are a Land Rover Discovery and a Nissan Pathfinder....

What is the best economical SUV for £12,000?

We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown on diesel, should we be looking at petrol? Our...

Will Terraclean clean my EGR?

My 2010 Volkswagen Golf VI 1.6 TDI has done 64,000 miles and the glowplug warning light keeps coming on. Will Terraclean clean my EGR? I won't be having the emissions fix.

Have there been many cases of problems with the Volkswagen Golf since the emissions fix?

I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct?

Volkswagen won't refund me for my broken EGR after the emissions fix,, where do I stand?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI , only done 45,000 miles. The EGR value has failed twice, once at 2 and a half years and again last August, a week after the the emissions fix. I had it replaced at...

How good is the Kia seven year warranty?

I'm looking at the Kia seven year warranty, is it any good? I'm looking at the Kia Sportage. Do you have any reviews on the new version? How economical are they in practice?

Is £1995 a fair price for a 15 year old diesel BMW 3 Series 2.0 with 150,000 miles on the clock?

I have found a BMW 3 Series 2.0 SE diesel that's been owned and maintained by a mechanic for the last 6 years. It seems in good quality but is 15 years old with 150,000 on the clock. Does £1995 seem like...

Should I replace my 2010 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate?

My first diesel Skoda Octavia Estate managed 200,000 miles until I replaced it with a 6 month old model in 2010 With 100,000 miles on the clock. Should I be looking to replace my current diesel or do I...