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My local BP garage is still charging £1.55 per litre for their cheapest diesel, much more than any prices mentioned in the article (although in November 2023 it was 10p more at £1.65). Why would BP be...
We rather need to replace our high mileage and well worn 2004 Ford Fiesta. Still good to drive and almost completely reliable apart from troublesome front springs. Problem is we live in the sticks, nowhere...
I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare?
We have a Citroen C3 Picasso which we now wish to change. It has been a great success for a 6ft 1in man and 5ft 2ins wife. Motoring is local, South Somerset lanes, plus main and motorway driving in UK...
Is it normal for the engine to sound more like a diesel than petrol engine?
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests a range of 395 miles; I'm getting barely 300...
What’s better, the petrol or diesel Peugeot 308?
I have two teenagers aged 11 and 13yrs. I am looking for a fairly new car, ideally with one owner, ULEZ compliant and leather seats. I occasionally travel to Wales but would be using it mostly to commute...
Are there any new cars electric drive with petrol to charge the battery like the Vauxhall Ampera?
We have a Mazda 6 petrol estate which we like, but would like to have the option for 4wd. We use the car largely to drive heavily laden between the Home Counties and Scotland. The other issue with the...