Should I buy a petrol or diesel Alfa Romeo 159, Volvo S40 or Saab 9-3 for short trips?

I have a 10-year-old petrol Volkswagen Passat which I'd like to replace with something newer, no more than six years old. I have been looking at diesel Alfa Romeos, Volvos and Saabs but I'm beginning to...

Why is my Peugeot 207 HDI cutting out?

My Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI has done just 22,000 miles and has been owned from last December. It's 58 reg and I'm the second owner. Three times now the car has cut out whilst driving in different conditions...

Do the KIA Soul and Cee'd diesel models have DPFs?

Last Sunday you suggested that someone doing low mileage and short trips should not buy a car with a particulate filter. I do about 8000 miles a year- a mixture of fairly short journeys and also some fairly...

Does the 2009 Peugeot 207 SW have a DPF and a dual mass flywheel?

I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW but I have a couple of questions. Does it have a dual mass flywheel and are there any known problems? Does it have a diesel particulate filter, and if so what...

Why is my Jaguar diesel misfiring after short journeys?

I'm having problems with my 2.2-litre Jaguar since the purchase of an ex-demo. If I drive one mile to the next village and stop and restart the car, say within 2-3 mins, then drive back at lower revs,...

Which automatic car for short trips to town and long motorway drives?

While my wife can drive she chooses not to, as she is scared by driving as a whole. I have eventually encouraged her to have lessons to build her confidence and I have suggested that, to help, we buy an...

Which Qashqai model would best suit a 20-mile round commute and a number of short trips?

I share a company car which is allocated to a female colleague. It's time to change the car. She's currently considering a Nissan Qashqai (high driving position, decent payload, and medium size) but is...

Which estate car would you recommend for lots of short journeys?

I am looking to change my car, a Citroen Xsara Picasso HDI exclusive on a 51 plate. I've enjoyed the comfort and space of this car, particularly the boot because it holds two sets of golf equipment. I'm...

Should a W-reg Volkswagen 1.4-litre Golf have audibly noisy tappets?

I'm looking at a W-reg Volkswagen 1.4 Golf. Should I be worried about noisy tappets? I can hear them not just when it starts but all the time, particularly on acceleration in low gear?

I'd like to buy my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, but should I expect DPF problems?

I'm thinking of getting rid of my faithful SEAT Arosa 1.0 and buying my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, on a 53 plate with 94,000 miles. My driving is mainly in town and with some long motorway journeys....