I want a reliable commuter vehicle for A roads

I've just started a new job with a 50 mile commute each way, mainly on motorways and fast A roads. Is it worth getting a diesel? And how about if I want to have an automatic? My budget is £5000-8000,...

Downsize from Santa Fe to more economcal family car

We are looking to change our 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe for a cheap to run quality family car. We have narrowed it down to a Volvo V50 DrivE (SE LUX), Golf Bluemotion (1.6 S/Line) or Nissan Qashqai 1.6D Tekna....

Which Audi A4 diesel engine?

I'm looking to buy a an Audi A4 S-line (B7). Is it best to go for the 1.9 TDI or the 2.0 TDI? I've noticed you can get both engines on the B7. I've read comments on problems with the 2.0 TDI, but not...

Petrol or diesel seven seater?

I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for a new particulate filter. Should I sell now or keep...

Diesel smell from Ford Galaxy

I have another problem with my Ford Galaxy 55 plate. I have a slight smell of diesel when the car is running or has run. The smell is most noticeable nearside front around the front wheel. This does not...

Bad vibrations - diesel E-Class estate

When smoothly accelerating, my 2003 Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate 'shudders' and vibrates! There was no fault shown when plugged in to diagnostic computer, and it doesn't happen when accelerator is not...

High mileage newer car vs low mileage older car

My 1998 1.8 Ford Fiesta diesel has just clocked 200k miles. Sadly, the bodywork is now starting to corrode and I’d like to change it for another small 5-door diesel hatchback before the winter sets in....

Driving characteristics change after turbo change

The turbo failed on my September 2004 BMW 530D auto at 112,000 miles and was replaced and since the new turbo was fitted, the driving characteristic feels different. The automatic gearbox now changes up...

DERV hurt

I have recently purchased my first diesel car and have been informed that I should put the expensive diesel in from time to time as it is a cleaner fuel and cleans the injectors etc. I understood that...

Dearly departicled

I just bought a 2011, 2 litre diesel Toyota Verso to use for journeys of approximately 50 miles round trip and needing a low loading area for my parents mobility scooter. I use my wife's petrol Yaris for...