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I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want something slightly larger. The Audi A3 appeals,...
I currently drive a P-registered Volkswagen Golf 1.6CL, and my husband has a 2.5-litre 2001 BMW 3-Series compact. We are looking for a single replacement for both cars, and currently considering a used...
Can you please advise what brands of super unleaded fuel are still free from ethanol as I now understand Shell VPower contains an unspecified amount of ethanol and I do not wish to run ethanol in my classic...
What is the best diesel fuel brand for a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel LX 2007?
I always try to use Shell V-Power super unleaded petrol, but here in Bideford there are no local Shell stations. The next nearest fuel station until recently was Esso, but recently Texaco has taken over...
I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model is a Take Up with the petrol 60PS engine.
We are considering a 4WD (or AWD) which will mostly be used in town - approx 6-10 mile journeys with no more than 6,000 miles per year. Which models should we consider and is petrol or diesel the better...
I can smell petrol inside my car when driving. Not overfilled the car and not spilt fuel. Can smell it when I get in the car in the morning and very strong when driving - not all the time but every few...
I have always used Shell Unleaded but now both our local Shell stations have changed hands, one to Apple the other to Jet. Other brands available locally are Murco, Total and (inconveniently) Esso. Asda...
I work as a building control surveyor, and currenly drive a SEAT Leon. I am thinking of changing car. I need a car that can cope with a continuous start stop regime perhaps only doing 200 miles a week,...