Is my Jaguar XF about to suffer a DPF problem?

I have just read your comments on diesel particulate filters and am a little concerned as I have a 2010 Jaguar 3.0d XF Premium Lux which I bought new, and I was never advised that the DPF could cause problems....

What do you think of the Nissan Cube Kaisen?

After driving conservative cars for many years, I think it’s time for something different. My local Nissan dealer has a 2006 Cube Kaisen priced at £10,995. In part exchange they have offered me £13,500...

Are diesels as economic as they used to be?

I am due to replace my BMW 330 diesel coupe this year. I drive around 20,000 miles a year, mainly on motorways. With the gap in prices between petrol and diesel widening, I have started to question whether...

Why has the turbo failed on my Vauxhall Corsa?

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi that has done less than 50,000 miles. I have been experiencing loss of power at speed and have been told that the turbo needs replacing. Am I alone in assuming that...

A good value small automatic

I'm looking to buy a small car. It has to be safe, reliable, good value for money, cheap to run (tax/insurance/fuel). Preferably automatic. Only doing short nursery and grocery runs. It will need to easily...

Do you have any information on the small Jaguars that are about to be released?

I currently run a Jaguar X-Type, and have been very pleased with it, but now I would like a new one. I have considered the XF 2.2 diesel which is great, but is more car than I need. I have heard rumours...

Where can I get a good cheap car?

We need a large estate car - perhaps a Volvo - as we are a family of five with lots of clobber. I don’t mind a car with high mileage, as long as it is safe and reliable. Our budget is £1000, however I...

Which reliable Ford should we buy as an all-purpose workhorse?

We would like to buy either a Ford Focus hatchback or estate or a 2008 Ford C-Max from British Car Auctions, where we have purchased several cars in the past. The car will serve as an all purpose workhorse...

Should I replace my 2007 Audi A3 now before it develops any expensive problems?

My present car is a 2007 Audi A3 SE 2.0 litre TDI automatic that I have had from new. I do limited mileage (total 25,000 currently) and have much enjoyed the solidity and the luxury (metallic paint, leather...

Is the Mazda 5 a suitable replacement for our Ford C-Max?

We're planning to replace our Ford C-Max, a 3-year-old 2-litre diesel, in the near future. It has great performance and economy and a good seating position, but we'd like less road noise and a smoother...