Do diesel vehicles cause asthma?

In recent years the explosion in asthma cases has been blamed on the fact that all our homes are cleaner and therefore children do not build up an immunity to beat the disease. Has anyone made the link...

Why is my Mercedes-Benz Vito van smoking heavily from the exhaust?

My 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1-litre diesel is suffering with very bad smoke from the exhaust. The engine seems to be misfiring with a possible chuffing sound from one or more injectors. It's suffered...

Is it wise to buy a Jaguar X-Type diesel estate with a DPF?

I would like to buy a used Jaguar X-Type 2.0-litre diesel estate with full leather seats. Do I need to worry about the expense to replace clogged particulate filters? What is the advantage of the Euro...

Taxing work

Could you advise me as to the best car to buy for use as a mini cab? I need an automatic to save on my clutch leg; however, I've been getting conflicting advise as to whether to go for a diesel or petrol...

Out of Focus

A friend is thinking of changing her 3-year-old Ford Focus Diesel manual for another car. Could you advise what types of similar mid range cars are available (including the Focus) but with an automatic...

Just diesing

I refer to you an item in Sundays lifestyle regarding VAG`s 2.0 litre Diesel engines. For the benefit of someone who is non technical could you explain the benefits of the PD engine against the similarly...

Will using a premium diesel help with my Mercedes-Benz E220's running problem?

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI with 49,000 miles sometimes used to feel like it was trying to lurch forward while moving at low speed, without any change on the accelerator. For the last month it is shaking...

Is using premium diesel causing an EGR valve problem on my 2001 Skoda Octavia?

For the last 30,000 miles I've run my 2001 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with 110,000 miles mainly on Shell V-Power diesel. Having done a fairly fast run down the motorway and left it parked overnight, the next...

What's causing my 2005 Ford Mondeo diesel to lose power?

I own a Ford Mondeo Zetec 2005 TDCI (130). I have had the car for a year with no problems at all, until now. The car starts fine and runs ok in first, second and third, but when you go to fourth or fifth...

Why is my 2007 Astra Twintop diesel so problematic?

I have a 2007 Astra Twintop diesel with 51,000 miles that I love, apart from a recent problem with the emissions warning light frequently lighting up. About eight weeks ago this happened on the way home...