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Shoudl I buy a petrol car following the emissions scandal?

Just paid £500 deposit for a new diesel Renault Scenic - given this week's events should I revert back to petrol? Annual mileage c18000miles mostly main roads and longer distances.

Asked on 23 September 2015 by DJN

Answered by Honest John
If it's the 1.6 dCi 130 you should be okay.
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