What are the consequences of doing low mileage in a diesel car?

I'd like to buy a diesel BMW X3 2.0 but most of my journeys are short. What would be the negative effects on the car from my driving pattern? Are there any small changes to my driving, like doing a 50-mile...

Should I idle the engine of my petrol car after a long run just like you advise for turbo diesel owners?

You have wisely advised owners of diesel turbo cars to idle the engines after a fast run before switching the engine off. Is the same advise also applicable to petrol TSI cars, such as the Volkswagen Polo...

What maintenance costs can I expect on my 2013 diesel Ford Mondeo?

You say the underlying maintenance cost is the reason for the collapsing of diesel car prices. I'm concerned because I own a 63 reg Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0d, with 40,000 miles that I plan to keep for another...

Are second-hand diesel prices likely to collapse over the next two years?

Are second-hand diesel prices likely to collapse over the next two years?

I only do short trips - should I trade my diesel Renault Captur for a petrol?

At present, I own a 2015 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I use it for short runs around town, with the occasional 50/75 mile trip. My son tells me I would be better with a petrol Captur. Do you agree with him?

Why does the filter warning light come up on my Honda Civic diesel?

I bought a Honda Civic diesel in October 2013 and have had filter problems for the past two months. I'm retired and don't drive long distances, so the filter icon lit up on the dashboard. When I took it...

Does the DPF warning light in my pickup truck mean it's regenerating?

My daughter has bought a three year old Isuzu pickup truck with only 12,000 miles on the clock. The DPF light keeps coming on, the main dealer says that this is normal because it shows that the regeneration...

Why are Europeans encouraged to buy diesel cars when we are told to get rid of ours?

Why are Europeans encouraged to buy diesel cars with cheaper priced fuel when we are told to get rid of ours?

Oil pressure warning light keeps flickering - what could be causing this problem?

I'm a London taxi driver. My cab is a 2006 TX 2 that's done about 234,000 miles on the original engine. Recently, the oil pressure warning light has started to flicker when the engine has warmed up, more...

Should I get the 2.0 petrol or 2.5 diesel Jaguar F-Pace?

I'm undecided whether to buy a petrol Jaguar F-Pace 2.5 T R-Sport or a 2.0 diesel AWD180 auto (which we have tried and is adequate). The 2.5 petrol is £3130 list more than the 2.0d. The petrol has urban...