Most recently answered fuel economy questions

Will replacing the normal 16-inch tyres with 17-inch runflats affect the drive or consumption on my BMW 320d?

I’m in the market for a used car. I want something small, with five-doors and low/zero VED. What would you recommend for £5000?

I want to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI as I head towards retirement. I want a car that is smaller, but provides me with a similar quality of ride, economy and comfort. My only spec requirements...

I have a 2008 Volvo V70 D5 Auto. At approximately 1600rpm the car stutters and feels sluggish. In park, at the same rpm, there is a roughness / imbalanced feel to the engine with the car vibrating slightly....

I need to replace 16-year-old, seven-seater Volvo estate. I want to buy something that will be comfortable on the motorway, but provide good fuel economy. I’ll be driving up to 15,000 miles a year and...

I am 74 and own a 2006 Renault Modus Privilege. It has 40,000 miles on the clock, but is it expensive to run and I want to replace it with a nearly new car. I like the seating of the Modus and need five...

I am looking to buy my wife a better car. This needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering which car to go for, and whether I should...

I am currently on holiday in Scotland touring in my Jaguar XF 2.2 diesel saloon. On my way north from Warwickshire via the M6 I stopped at the Westmorland services. My car computer showed that I had travelled...

With regard to manufacturers' fuel consumption figures for their vehicles, I fully agree with comments made in your columns about them being unachievable. However, where I feel they are of value is in...

On a 255 mile motorway run starting with a full tank, getting better than 40 average mpg, when we near our destination the instruments show a near empty tank and show 40 miles to empty tank. The tank capacity...