Chipping an Omega

I have a 1998 Vauxhall Omege Elite estate with the 2.5tdi (sourced from) BMW 6 cylinder Turbodiesel engine . Although this is a good engine (in a BMW ) I find it rather disappointing as regards "pulling...

Buying a used A5 quattro

I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way by leather/alloy upgrades. My budget is £18,500...

New Focus - can I manage with a DPF?

The new Ford Focus Powershift presently comes only with a Diesel engine. Is the diesel problem RECTIFIED on this new model or do they still come with DPF? If they still have DPF would 20 miles on the...

For richer for pourer

I have a Jaguar XF 2.7D. I have always used Redex Fuel System Cleaner, but wonder if it is really of any use? I only drive about 5,000 miles per year and only use the car for journeys of about 5 to 7 miles...

I'd like to recommend the Skoda Yeti to anyone looking for a small SUV.

With reference to your answer to PS regarding options for small SUVs: I was in the same predicament, needing higher seating for ease of access, particularly on the nearside where kerb heights come into...

Will a KIA Venga or cee'd diesel cope with an annual mileage of 11,000 with two long journeys per month?

Please advise on the benefits, if any, of buying a KIA Venga or cee’d diesel based on an annual mileage of 10,000-11,000 with at least two trips per month of 350 miles and the balance made up of local...

What's causing our Citroen C1 diesel to keep breaking down?

We have a 2007 Citroen C1 diesel and the mileage is 2100. We bought the car new from the Citroen dealer in Perth and we have had, throughout its life, occasional problems when, after say 50 miles, the...

Purchasing diesel abroad

Using premium fuel (Shell V-Power) seems to be the only way to avoid particle filter problems with AUDI A3 in the UK. What grade Diesel do I need to purchase on Mainland Europe to avoid the same problem?

In diesel exposure

I have a 2009 Mercedes ML 320CDI still under warranty. If I leave it for over a day, when I come to start, it misfires very badly. When it does start, the car is engulfed in fumes. It has been back to...

I need a car with 4x4 capability and good fuel consumption - should I consider a MINI Countryman?

I wrote to you last year about driving 100 miles a day, 30 across hills on poor roads and 70 on the motorway. I wanted some 4x4 capability, excellent fuel consumption for motorway driving (I am filling...