Why is my BMW 320d producing blue smoke after I used injector cleaner?

I recently added injector cleaner to half tank of diesel in my 51-plate BMW 320d. I drove it as per normal, refuelled, and then started noticing blue smoke when at traffic lights. Performance seems ok....

Will the Jeep Patriot be made available with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox?

I have owned a Jeep Patriot LTD diesel for three years now and have been very pleased with the car. Due to health problems I need an automatic. I would like to stay with Jeep and wonder if you have heard...

Should I buy a Fiat 500 diesel through an online car supermarket?

I am looking at the Fiat 500 1.3 diesel Lounge. The best price I have come up with is with through an online car supermarket. I've never bought a car this way before, is it recommended? I have tried my...

Why is my Volkswagen Golf diesel so easy to stall?

After many years driving petrol-injected engines (Volkswagen, Vauxhall and BMW) I changed to a Volkswagen Golf 2-litre diesel turbo (140bhp) last year. It is a lovely car but I find that it is very easy...

Which small, reliable diesel car for a single mum with a young child for £6000?

I have been looking for a small, economical, four/five door car for a single mum with a six-year-old child. Mileage will be approximately 10,000 per annum with weekday town driving and some weekend journeys...

Can you recommend a reliable second family car for £6000?

My Vauxhall Astra is coming to the end of its useful life. It is the second car in the family, and is the only one insured for my children who are at university. As such it is used more as a runabout,...

Why does my 75hp Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDI feel more powerful than my 75hp Renault Clio?

I've just replaced a 1998 1.4 Renault Clio which had 75HP with a 2006 Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDI, that is also listed as having 75HP. The Berlingo is in a different league in terms of acceleration, compared...

Why is my Peugeot 207 HDI cutting out?

My Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI has done just 22,000 miles and has been owned from last December. It's 58 reg and I'm the second owner. Three times now the car has cut out whilst driving in different conditions...

Which diesel MPV has a chain cam engine?

I wish to buy a secondhand left-hand drive diesel MPV such as a Renault Kangoo or Peugeot Partner but with a cam chain drive, as I live in France. What would you suggest?

Can I perform an oil change on my BMW diesel without invalidating my service plan?

I have a 2008 BMW 2-litre coupe diesel. At the time of purchase I also purchased the service package. The longlife oil has to be changed every two years or approximately 16,000 miles with my current driving...