Reliability of a Ford Focus 1.6 and 2.0 tdci

I will soon buy a Ford Focus 1.6 or 2.0 TDCi, even though I drive only about 15,000 km/year. Which of these engines is more reliable? I'm thinking about problems with DPF, DMF, turbo, ... Or should...

Astra 1.9 diesel a good buy?

I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have an automatic diesel so I found a car - Vauxhall Astra...

Buying new car - can you recommend something?

Currently drive Clio automatic 1.6 and find the engine too laboured for managing the hills where I drive. Could you suggest some more powerful similar sized new cars with fully automatic petrol 2 litre...

Discounts from main dealers - where are they?

I have been to two main dealers in my area who are a) not offering any discount on a new car and b) quoting me a delivery date of nov/dec 2012 for a 62 reg. Is the cx5 that popular that Mazda will not...

Can I fit Ford Focus wheels to my Volvo?

I wish to fit winter tyres(205/55/16) for my 2007 Volvo V70 onto used steel rims but steels for Volvo are difficult to source. Can I use wheels from a Ford Focus of similar age as these seem to be readily...

4x4 or estate?

I currently own a Jeep 4x4 2 ltr diesel. It is reliable but expensive on fuel especially on short journeys. I travel about 30 miles per week but want to go up North 2xs year(400 each way) and not getting...

Touareg or Range Rover?

Which would you recommend out of Range Rover (2003-2004) or Touareg (2006-2007) both diesels for reliability and drive?

Problems with a new Golf

My new Golf 1.6 TDI DSG BlueMotion had a complete electrical shutdown whilst on the motorway with less than 50 miles on the clock. The on-site recovery technician diagnosed a faulty alternator, which...

What to choose and where to buy high mileage cars

Need an estate for three labradors. Thinking about Mondeo / A4 / A6 /Superb and was thinking about recent models with high motorway mileage. We do about 10K miles PA. Any thoughts on choice of model and...

Hyundai i30 Export model - can you help?

I am English but based in Poland. I am about to buy a Hyundai 130 1.4 2010 "BASE PLUS" but I can't find any specifications for the 'Base Plus' Model. Can you please assist?