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  Some Cheap, Some Dear At Auction Today 24 Nov 2006 (News)
  But diesels looked expensive. A private bidding battle took a 55k mile 03 reg Mondeo 2.0TDCI 115 Zetec estate to £6,350. A 40k mile 2003/53 Citroen C5 2.0HDI 110 VTR sold for £5,000. And an 87k mile 04 KIA Sedona 2.9CRDI LE made a whopping £6,250.
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  September's money saving deals 30 Sep 2014 (News)
  Click here Wednesday 24 September  ATS Euromaster is giving away free fuel cards worth up to £100 with Michelin tyres. Claim your free fuel gift card when you buy two or more Michelin Car, Van or 4x4 tyres. Click here Tuesday 23 September  Tesco Clubcard holders can get cheap city parking, with Q-Park .
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  If it splutters or goes to reduced power limp home mode then it could be the fuel injectors. They’re known to fail, and expensive to fix. Ask if they’ve ever been replaced. The EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves are a known weak point, it’ll go to low power mode if they’re failing.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Renault Trafic 2001-2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  .  Those phase three revisions to the Trafic range would see it fitted with a new dashboard, it bringing with it better stowage space and a document holder on the dash-top, as well as better integration of optional kit like Renault’s TomTom sat nav. The fuel consumption saw a useful boost, too. A favourite among builders and delivery drivers, standard equipment included a reach-rake adjustable steering wheel and a height adjustable driver’s seat in all, though in 2012 the Trafic’s vintage against its competition was made crushingly apparent with it only managing a two star 58 per cent adult protection score in the EuroNCAP crash tests - the Transit by comparison achieved a five-star score when tested as a family van.    Engines/transmissions The engine range consisted of a pair of diesels in 1.9 and 2.0-litre capacities, while a 2.5-litre dCi was also offered on range-topping models.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  Blue HDI models would offer 100PS output. Citroen also offered the Berlingo as an electric or dual-fuel van, the former being limited to short urban delivery usage and little more than an experimental machine in reality. A production electric Berlingo was also offered in the 2016 Berlingo model range, though.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 4 Apr 2015 (News)
    Black death? I have decided to stick with diesels. My current diesel is a 2011 VW 2.0TDI, which I assume is EU5. I choose diesel for the good fuel economy (up to an indicated 70mpg), the mega high gearing, and the mid-range torque. Interestingly, the 1954 Jag D-type recently tested had a torque figure of 324Nm, and my VW is 320.
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  Small cars in the classifieds 21 Jun 2011 (News)
  There are only two seats, but that's to be expected in a car that can be parked end-on to the curb, should you dare to challenge the authority of the parking attendant.  It’s powered by a two-cylinder diesel engine linked to a CVT automatic gearbox and has a top speed of 65mph, although getting up to such a speed would be an arduous process, exacerbated by typical two-cylinder coarseness. Expect a genuine 65mpg, depending on your weight... 
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  Used MPV Sales Up, All Else Down, According to Experian 26 Mar 2009 (News)
  Segment / Q4 2008 / % change from Q4 2007 / Year to date 2008 / % change from 2007 Supermini / 448206 / -7.6 / 2104472 / -2.5 Lower Medium / 434926 / -5.9 / 2035999 / -3.9 Upper Medium / 301872 / -7.9 / 1369817 / -8.5 4x4/SUV / 99454 / -5.9 / 440936 / -4.8 Executive / 72539 / -9.1 / 329673 / -9.2 MPV / 68513 / +7.9 / 320072 / +9.7 Sports / 49921 / -8.3 / 246348 / -4.0 Mini / 23556 / -8.2 / 112932 / -2.1 Luxury / 10589 / -10.2 / 47232 / -12.7 Unspecified / 12898 / -73.2 / 172315 / -26.0 Total / 1522474 / -8.5 / 7179796 / -4.9 Source: Experian's MarketView Online and the DVLA Make / Q4 2008 / % change from Q4 2007 / Year to date 2008 / % change from 2007 Ford / 235141 / -9.6 / 1109377 / -7.2 / Vauxhall / 217422 / -2.4 / 987445 / -3.5 Peugeot / 114783 / -7.7 / 547879 / -4.8 Renault / 101838 / -10.9 / 492848 / -5.1 Volkswagen / 108254 / -4.4 / 492460 / -0.7 Rover / 61740 / -20.8 / 308593 / -18.2 BMW / 68011 / -5.6 / 308190 / -1.1 Nissan / 56553 / -14.3 / 270847 / -8.7 Citroen / 55527 / -5.4 / 264841 / -1.2 Toyota / 52626 / -16.1 / 260650 / -7.4 Fiat / 51082 / -12.5 / 244674 / -6.8 Mercedes-Benz / 43963 / -7.2 / 203649 / -2.3 Honda / 43778 / -5.0 / 202788 / -2.1 Others / 311756 / -8.4 / 1485555 / -2.8 Total / 1522474 / -8.5 / 7179796 / -4.9 Source: Experian's MarketView Online and the DVLA Fuel Type / Q4 2008 / % change from Q4 2007 / Year to date 2008 / % change from 2007 Petrol / 1129302 / -10.3 / 5400411 / -6.5 Diesel / 389097 / -2.8 / 1758695 / 0.2 Hybrid / 1333 / 20.2 / 6542 / 63.5 Electric / 19 / -89.5 / 924 / 95.3 Unspecified / 2723 / -12.7 / 13224 / -1.0 Total / 1522474 / -8.5 / 7179796 / -4.9 Source: Experian's MarketView Online and the DVLA Age / Q4 2008 / % change from Q4 2007 / Year to date 2008 / % change from 2007 up to 3 years / 321760 / -9.5 / 1583326 / -6.1 3 to 6 years / 351631 / -10.2 / 1677182 / -6.6 6 to 9 years / 321097 / -6.6 / 1502199 / -1.8 9 years plus / 527986 / -7.9 / 2417089 / -4.9 Total / 1522474 / -8.5 / 7179796 / -4.9 Source: Experian's MarketView Online and the DVLA More at www.experian.co.uk
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2006-2013 25 Nov 2019 (News)
  Check out our 2013-2018 Sprinter model buying guide here Engines available on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter The Sprinter has always had a powerful reputation that lives up to its speedy name. Power came initially from a range of 2.1-litre four-cylinder and 3.0-litre V6 diesels with a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes - the auto being relatively rare. Engine start/stop, dubbed Eco-Start, was added in 2008 as an option, while 2009 saw the entire engine range overhauled with 95, 130 and 165PS versions of the four-cylinder engine, and a single 190PS V6 3.0-litre option.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  Real MPG scores show the 150PS to be the best for on-the-road fuel economy.  Above the four-cylinder engines Ford offers the Ranger with an in-line five-cylinder turbodiesel, it having 200PS and 470Nm of torque, the larger engine only offered mated to four-wheel drive.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  Arriving in early 2009 will be Smart cars with the new Multi Hybrid Drive (MHD) stop-start engine and the Blue Efficiency range of the Mercedes Benz A, B, and C-Class. Plus, look out for better prices on diesel models that deliver huge fuel savings throughout the life span of the car. The prices on the Motability Car Scheme change four times per year. Customers pay the lease costs for a new car with an automatic transfer of either the High Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  .  Engines available on a Ford Transit Browse forums and there is lots of discussion about the Transit’s diesel engine. Up to 2003 it was a conventional turbodiesel, Ford adding a high-pressure common-rail turbodiesel to the line-up. These are badged TDCi over the earlier TDI units. Early common-rail Transit models can be problematic, though most of the problems are due to fuel contamination.
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  Watch Hugarian GP Live at Mazda Stand 31 Jul 2008 (News)
  American brands bring UK debuts and green concepts Cadillac’s new right-hand-drive 2009 CTS makes its UK debut at the British International Motor Show, featuring a single Sport Luxury premium trim level and the choice of 2.8-litre and 3.6-litre V6 engines. A 2.9-litre V6 diesel is due to be introduced next year. The Cadillac stand also features the stunning CTS Coupe Concept and the Provoq Crossover Fuel Cell Concept. The Corvette ZR1 is also seen for the first time in the UK, delivering 0 – 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and capable of a top speed of 205 mph.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Citan 2012 -2019 26 Nov 2019 (News)
  Typically, the BlueEfficiency models benefitted from an improved official combined fuel consumption figure as much as 5.5mpg better than normal, with CO2 figures dropping by around 7g/km. For the diesel models the official combined consumption figure was from 56.5mpg-65.7mpg. Performance from all was class competitive, with a 0-62mph time of between 13.1-16.3 seconds.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - August 24 Aug 2015 (News)
  image=0">Top 10 tips for buying a new car  /  Car finance advice  /  Fuel cost calculator Friday 28 August Ford is offering £2880 (including VAT) savings on Ranger Limited and Wildtrak models . There are also £1980 (including VAT) savings on XL and XLT Rangers too.
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  Honest John’s deals of December 15 Dec 2013 (News)
  Click here Thursday 19 December MG is offering a free upgrade when you buy any new MG6 diesel. For example you can have an MG6 Magnette for the same price as an MG6 GT TSE - saving up to £3000. Click here Wednesday 18 December Vauxhall is offering £500-worth of free fuel with all new cars and vans sold.
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  Renault Delivers First Zero Emission Van in UK 20 Dec 2011 (News)
  It is the same size as the diesel version, with the same load capacity is exactly the same, and I’m just looking forward to getting out there now and being able to make cheaper deliveries with zero emissions. It is a win-win for us.”  The Kangoo Van Z.E. range starts from £16,990 excluding VAT, with monthly battery hire from £60 (6,000 miles per year, over three years).
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  New SAAB 9-3 Details, Specs and Prices 21 May 2002 (News)
  The auto is available with an optional ‘Sentronic’ steering wheel paddle shift. The 2.2 diesel and 5-speed manual box carries over. Communications systems are Bluetooth enabled so mobile phones, PDAs and notebook computers need no physical connection to the integrated car system.
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  Prices Realistic at Auction Today 25 Jul 2008 (News)
  Bidding for a 45k mile 06 SAAB 9-3 1.9D 150 Linear convertible petered out at £7,800, however, largely due to the white unburned petrol smoke coming out of its exhaust pipe. If you’re going to put a diesel that doesn’t look like a diesel through the auctions, make sure you leave a decent amount of the right fuel in the tank. Here’s the list. As usual, ‘s’ means sold.
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  Volkswagen Reliability Shock in Australia 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  ."  In my time as HJ I've had issues over VW clutch cable tensioners, brake discs, heater matrix failures, alternator failures, fuel pump failures, fuel tank lifter pump failures, doorlocks, alarm systems, windows ECUs, coil packs, manual gearboxes, timing belt pulleys, bulkhead vent well drains, ABS/ESP modules, timing chains, Twincharger problems, DSG transmissions, DMFs, DPFs...the list goes on and on.