Should I really run my Citroen C5 diesel to 4500rpm several times a week?

I note your advice to hit 4500 rpm through the gears several times a week. Does this apply to all engines? At only 4000 rpm in my 2008 Citroen C5 2.0HDI I'm doing 40 mph in second gear and 65-70 mph in...

Why did my BMW 320d's service indicator extend its estimate to the next service?

My BMW 320d saloon is still under warranty as a 57 reg. It had an oil change at 40,196 miles and has now done 47,000. The services indicator behaved normally moving from 21,000 to 15,000 until recently,...

What can I do to pinpoint a hesitation problem in my diesel Hyundai i30?

At about 1500 revs, from cold at about 20/30 mph and with the temperature about half/two thirds to optimum, my Hyundau i30 diesel automatic hesitates as though it is low on fuel, needs to change gear,...

Which small luxury diesel would you recommend for long-distance comfort?

Having driven a Citroen XM, then a Mercedes-Benz E-Class and then Jaguar XJ diesel saloons for the last 20 years, I am now looking for a small, luxurious but economical 4-seater that will provide the same...

I'd like to buy my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, but should I expect DPF problems?

I'm thinking of getting rid of my faithful SEAT Arosa 1.0 and buying my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, on a 53 plate with 94,000 miles. My driving is mainly in town and with some long motorway journeys....

When should I have the timing belt changed on my 2005 diesel Vauxhall Astra Estate?

When should I have the timing belt changed on my 2005 diesel Vauxhall Astra Estate? I've had varying advice - four years/40,000 miles, 80,000 miles or 10 years/100,000 miles.

Why is my Hyundai Verna diesel suffering from repeated turbo failures?

I have a Hyundai Verna diesel CRDI VGT which has done 17,000km. I have had turbo failures three times - the third time was when I was coming out of the service centre after a new turbo was fixed for the...

Do all diesel cars suffer with Diesel Particulate Filter faults?

I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Berlingo Multispace. The model I am looking at does not have a Diesel Particulate Filter. I currently have a diesel Ford Galaxy and have had repeated problems with...

Should I buy the 2.0 PDI or 1.4 TSI Skoda Octavia?

I'm trying to decide between the following: a brand new Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.4 TSI from Drivethedeal for around £14,500 (includes some extras) or a year-old Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 TDI PD for around...

Would you recommend a 2006 KIA Sportage to drive from the UK to Portugal?

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 KIA Sportage automatic diesel (2-litre 4x4) with 49,000 miles on the clock, with a view to driving to Portugal from Dover. Is there anything I should look out for? Does this...