Optional DPF?

Is it true that the 1.6 HDi 90 engine on the Citroen C3 has an option for a DPF? If so would I be right in assuming you would recommend the one without one?

Which practical MPV for £5500?

My friend is looking for a new car and has a £5500 budget. He is not interested in handling or image but does like a bit of comfort. It needs to be practical as he has teenage kids and is always moving...

What large MPV would you recommend?

I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 130 diesel. Bought from a year old it has been through 3 DMF's yet has only just reached 98k. I am looking to replace it and would need another larger MPV. I would...

My C3 HDI won't start

The car will not start on the key, it turns over fine but does not fire-up. If I bump start it it starts immediatly with very little effort. Have fitted a replacement starter thinking that it might not...

Braking with the throttle open in a semi-auto

On the Citroen C3 semi-automatic (electric clutch), if you left-foot brake whilst the throttle is still open there is an almighty thud from the transmission and the engine goes down to idle rpm, leaving...

Citroen C4 - which engine?

I'm considering buying a new Citroen C4 2012 with a manual transmission. The dealership only has a 92 hp/230 torque model in-house to test-drive but can order a model with 110 hp/270 torque if desired....

Starting problems on a Citroen C3 - can you help?

When I use the car, I park up and after a while I go back to the car to go home, I start it up and after 10 seconds it cuts out. I have trouble starting it, but after a while it starts up, but the people...

Store or sell when I move abroard?

I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect that. I am relocating to the US for work reasons...

Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility?

Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I am wondering how much higher off the ground it is...

Which MPV is suitable for a large family?

We are looking for a car to replace our 15-year-old Ford Mondeo. With two children, potentially their friends and families, we are thinking of opting for the versatility of an MPV and, due to our relatively...