Volvo D5 versus 2.0d - which is best for the future?

Very interested in buying a diesel 2008-09 Volvo C70. Not sure which diesel option is the best for the future(servicing & parts). D5 179Bhp or the 2.0d 136Bhp. Offered for similiar money but performance...

Zafira with 1.4T vs 1.8i (And an air con query)

1) Is the 1.4T Zafira engine likely to be more troublesome than the Zafira 1.8i engine?.Can the 1.4T cope with the Welsh hills? Also- 2) My present W reg Vectra 1.8i with 90k miles seems to 'hunt' when...

Which Yeti engine?

What would be the best Yeti to buy for doing 8000/10000 miles per annum out of 1.6tdi CR 105 SE Greenline 2 5dr and 1.2 Tsi SE 2WD 5dr? I currently drive a Renault Scenic 1.9 Dci but will need to replace...

Buying an Octavia

I am considering buying a new Octavia Estate and wonder whether there have been any problems. Also please confirm that the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines have chain cams.

Should I buy a Golf 1.2 TSI 85?

What do you think about the Golf 1.2 TSI 85 hp for a guy who doesent travel a lot( 6300 miles per year). Is it good enough for the motorway travelling at 80 mph with four adults and luggage? In those situations...

How can a 1.8 be quicker than a 1.6?

I own a 2007 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Titanium, best car I have ever driven (thanks for the recommendation 3 years ago John). Looking at getting a nearly new model (new shape) but they don't make the 1.8 engine...

What engine capacity?

I am looking to buy a 58 Qashqai. I do about 15,000 miles per year. I go to Bristol - a round trip of approx 220 miles - usually weekly. Is the 1.5 diesel OK for this or should I look at the 2.0 diesel?

The balance of power

In the Ford Fiesta is there much difference between the 1.25 60 and 1.25 80?

Buying a Fiat 500 - what engine?

I am interested in buying a new Fiat 500. I personally would prefer the 0.9 Twinair or the 0.9 Twinair Lounge but the dealer is pushing for a 1.2 Lounge because (in the dealer's opinion) the 1.2 Lounge...

1.4 v 1.2 TSI in a Polo?

If your choice of engine was between a Volkswagen 1.4 petrol and a Volkswagen 1.2 TSi petrol, which one would you go for in terms of longterm reliability? I'm thinking of owning for a minimum of 5 years....