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Which small/medium sized car is best for a 14,000 miles commute to work? I have £5000 to spend.
A friend is thinking of buying an Audi A5 (2010 onwards). He does around 6000 miles per year in a mix of urban and longer runs. He is leaning towards the 3.0TDI for the fuel economy even though he is aware...
I am in the market for a new SUV and have narrowed my search to the Ford Kuga or Toyota RAV-4 4. The salesman at Ford has told me a diesel would not be for me as my car would be laid up for weeks at a...
I would like to purchase a Ford Galaxy diesel. Can you tell me which models don't have DPFs and does the Galaxy switch from torque converter to DMF at any point?
Can you tell me why the emission light keeps switching on my 2004 Volkswagen Golf?
I am looking to spend £10,000 on a comfortable reliable saloon. I don't fancy the rear-wheel drive of a BMW and am considering a 2009 Honda Accord (petrol or diesel) or a 2012 Peugeot 508 diesel. I drive...
Can you tell me if the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 diesel suffer with DPF problems?
I am looking at a new Audi A3 diesel, can you tell me if this car has any DPF problems? And is it ok for regular short trips?
Your article titled “Mazda, of all he surveys” in the 22-Mar Telegraph recommended the Mazda3 Skyactiv diesel to someone doing 6,000 miles per annum, “mostly short journeys”. You say that they should...
My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will give me a bigger and more versatile vehicle for my...
 

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