Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel?

I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000 miles a year. Am I better avoiding diesels due...

Ford C-Max - will it suffer DPF problems?

My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year.

Buying a Volvo XC90 - petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo XC90 Geartronic for local private use and to stand in for my business van when road conditions in the winter call for four-wheel drive. Someone I know has a V70...

What's causing a burning smell from my son's Mercedes-Benz C220?

My son purchased a Mercedes-Benz C220 eight months ago. After driving approximately seven miles there is a strong smell similar to overheating or very hot rubber at the rear of the car. The engine is switched...

Am I asking for DPF problems if I buy a Jaguar XF or BMW 3 Series diesel?

As a mature motorist looking for a little late in life luxury I have been looking at the Jaguar XF Sport or Luxury 2.2 diesel. As I will not be doing more than about 6000 miles a year am I asking for Diesel...

BMW 3 Series or Audi A3?

I’m in the process of buying a used car and have been offered a 2013 BMW 320d for £26,850, with leather, sat nav and 6000 miles on the clock. Do you think this is a good deal, or should I buy a Audi A3...

Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service?

My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service a few days before and I wonder if the filter...

Will the Skoda Octavia TDI's DPF regenerate over a 14-mile run?

I currently have a pre-DPF Skoda Octavia TDI Estate and am very pleased with it. I would like to buy a new one early next year but want to check a few facts about the DPF. The sales brochure says it should...

Can we stop our neighbour warming up his Ford Transit van and filling our house with fumes?

We have a next-door neighbour who backs his Ford Transit Connect diesel up to his house. In the morning at about 6:30am to 7:00am he wakes us up starting the engine and then leaves it running for half...

Solving DPF problems

My son, who lives in Switzerland, has recently swapped a UK registered Mercedes-Benz R-Class to a locally registered diesel Range Rover. He is now having DPF problems, with the warning message displaying...