Could you recommend a reliable, economical car that can fit a wheelchair in the back?

What would you suggest for my next car or SUV on a budget of £12,000? It needs to be easy to drive, cheap to tax, fuel efficient, high spec, high seating position, reliable and comfortable. I do 17,000...

Why are all motorhomes diesel?

I wish to purchase a new mobile home but have been informed by my local dealer that they do not manufacture petrol or hybrid vehicles only diesel. With so many towns and cities both here and abroad discussing...

I'm buying a diesel but just read about DPF issues when used for short trips. Should I be right to panic?

I'm a bit of a novice and don't know much about DPFs and diesel engines (or...well... cars in general). Normal small family car use, so mostly shop trips, longer 20min+ drives at weekends and a few longer...

Are diesels a definite no for city driving?

I'm considering getting a secondhand BMW 3 or 5 Series but the vast majority of my driving is in the city and I rarely do over 20 miles per day. There are some great deals on diesel cars but should I avoid...

Had the emissions update and now the DPF is clogged. Can I get Volkswagen to fix it?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle diesel. It went in for the emissions update but 12 months later, the DPF light came on. The car does very few miles per year. I took it to a local garage who told me this...

Should I buy an electric car if I don't have a home charger?

I'm looking to sell on my current car soon and that leaves me in a strange situation. I want a practical, comfortable and interesting car, but I'm also not wanting to destroy the planet and want cheaper...

Will a pick-up's DPF be okay with mostly short trips?

I currently have a BMW 1 Series diesel that has a DPF fitted. I drive two daily trips of 15 miles with quite a bit of traffic. Over six years of ownership, I have not currently had any DPF issues but am...

I do 25,000 miles a year - is a hybrid a good choice?

I do around 25,000 miles per year and am looking for a new vehicle. Much of my mileage is long distance (four trips each weekend of 90 miles) but travel during the week is often short commutes to work...

All modern diesels have DPF problems if used for short journeys but are some makes worse that others?

All modern diesels have DPF problems if used for short journeys but are some makes worse that others?

Should I avoid buying a diesel?

I'm thinking of buying a diesel again. The one I'm interested in has the latest Euro 6d-TEMP compliant engine/exhaust system. What life expectancy do you think these latest diesels have in terms of legislation,...