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Do you think the value of a diesel Mercedes-Benz E-Class will drop significantly in a few years?

I'm worried the value of diesels will plummet, but can't find an affordable alternative. I'm considering a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and feel I get a lot of car for the money, but I have no idea what...

Considering the diesel backlash, should I buy a diesel Jaguar X Type?

I'm currently working overseas, but upon my return to the UK next year I plan to buy myself a nice 2008/2009 diesel Jaguar X Type. I owned one of these when I was last back in the UK and it was fantastic....

Should I get a diesel car if I only do 8000 miles per year?

I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Estate diesel for £18,000. I don't know whether or not it's a good buy with the new diesel regulations. It has 36,000 miles on the clock and I drive 8000...

What are the risks of buying a Euro6 diesel vehicle?

I really want to buy a hybrid car, but cannot find an estate type vehicle under £23,000 allowing enough room for my dog to be placed in the boot. I'm therefore resorting to a diesel SUV. Please can you...

Should I sell my EU6 diesel Hyundai i30 or my Toyota Auris hybrid?

I have a quandary as to which car to sell. My wife is getting a company car and we need to sell one of our current vehicles, comprising a 2015 Hyundai i30 diesel on 21,000 miles (worth around £8000) and...

Will a hybrid car still give good mpg on long journeys and country roads?

I currently drive a 2011 Fiat Bravo Multijet diesel - I bought it for the MPG and it hasn't disappointed in that regard, although it's irritatingly unreliable and handling isn't great. Despite living in...

Can I get a remap to improve the fuel economy of my Kia Cee'd?

Based on your advice and all you've written, I bought a Kia C'eed estate auto 1.6 diesel (no DPF) with 37,000 miles on the clock from a Kia dealer this January for £5500. I drive approx 30,000 miles a...

Will a nearly new diesel be difficult to sell on in the future?

I want to buy a secondhand (nearly new, maximum 12 months old) Ford Mondeo Estate. I'm not sure whether to go for petrol or diesel. Annual mileage is approximately 30,000, which would suggest diesel, but...