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My 1.4 diesel Mazda 2 (2006 model) lost power yesterday and displayed an EAC warning on the dashboard. I could only drive it home in first gear. What could the problem be?

I have owned my Skoda Roomster since 2010. It is powered by the 105PS 1.9-litre diesel engine. It is coming up to 160,000 miles on the clock. Do I just run it now until it gives up the ghost or sell now...

My 2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 diesel has developed a misfire. I took it to my local garage, but they have not been able to find any fault as the diagnostics machine was unable to establish a connection. Do you...

In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching on the Cat (and many other parts) and now may...

I am thinking of buying a used (2008 model) SEAT Ibiza diesel However, it has 97,000 miles on the clock, is this too much? What typical faults with this car I should look out for?

I'm in the market for a decent quality estate that will give excellent fuel economy. Ideally, I'd like a diesel, as I travel over 15,000 miles a year. However, I also want low running costs and good reliability....

I'm looking to buy an ex-demo car. I've seen a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI Blue Drive Premium SE auto with seven-seats. The dealer is offering it at £32,500, an 18.7 per cent discount off the list price....

Does the 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel have a cam belt or timing chain?

Can you suggest a car around the £10-£12k mark that's suitable for long distance commuting. I'll be doing around 500-600 mile a week. I was considering a Ford 1.5 TDCi Econetic, although slightly concerned...

With the current adverse publicity surrounding diesel engines, should I look to buy petrol rather than diesel? And is there likely to be a detrimental effect on diesel residual values in three to four...
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