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...

Do the KIA Soul and Cee'd diesel models have DPFs?

Last Sunday you suggested that someone doing low mileage and short trips should not buy a car with a particulate filter. I do about 8000 miles a year- a mixture of fairly short journeys and also some fairly...

What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car?

My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these are similarly priced, however the Golf is more...

Does my Volkswagen Golf GT MkV need a cam belt change now, at 42,000 miles?

I bought a 2004 Volkswagen Golf GT MkV 2004 with 42,000 miles on the clock. Volkswagen advises a cam belt change at 65,000 miles or four years, whichever is earlier. This car is six years old and has no...

Why is the new Volvo 1.6D Drive engine not Euro 5 compliant?

I note that Volvo have announced their 2011 range and have made their 2.0 and 2.4 diesel engines Euro 5 compliant, ie D3 (2.0), D4 (163bhp) and D5 (205bhp), but have left their 1.6D Drive as Euro 4 compliant....

What's causing my Toyota Avensis to 'whoop' when the clutch is used?

My 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D 4D TR was purchased in February and, due to a 'whoop' noise every time the clutch was used on start off, the Toyota dealership diagnosed a problem with the turbo and replaced...

Are carbon deposits causing braking problems to my 2006 Mazda 6?

My 2006 Mazda 6 on a 55 plate is now spending its eighth week in a main dealer to sort out a problem with the brakes at low speed in first and reverse gear. It's now thought to be carbon deposits. I've...