Should I replace my diesel with another diesel car?

What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Should I replace my diesel with another diesel car?

I want to replace my diesel car but I'm concerned that the government seems to be demonising diesels. Should I take this opportunity to swap my diesel for a petrol vehicle or should I go along with all those who say there are too many private diesel owners, so the government wouldn't dare do anything horrid? I do about 13,000 miles a year.

Asked on 6 June 2017 by Kathryn Layte

Answered by Honest John

For 13,000 miles a year I'd change to petrol anyway because of the increasing cost of maintaining the emissions equipment that now has to be fitted to diesel engines and that has a limited life.

Tags: buying a new car petrol or diesel? buying and selling consumer advice nox emissions diesel backlash replacing a diesel

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

Similar questions

Should I replace my beloved diesel Audi A7 with a petrol version to avoid plummeting resale value?

Four years ago you suggested looking at an Audi A7 BiTDI. I've loved the car and managed to find a 15 month old SE with tech pack, comfortable seats, rear a/c, etc. It's now done 36,000 miles (25,000 with...

Should I sell my six year old Volvo XC60 and buy a petrol replacement?

I am seriously concerned with all this talk about a diesel backlash coming from the government and motoring press. I have a six year old Volvo XC60 and I'm really worried that it could be heavily devalued...

What's the most economic petrol car I can get to do 20,000 miles per year?

I currently drive a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that has done 182,000 miles. What should I replace it with on a maximum budget of £12,000? I need a workhorse to do 20,000 miles a year (80 per cent...