Bad time to buy diesel?

After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz C class estate. The best example I have found...

Need a large car - what you do recommend?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist to the Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Exec Estate, Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCI Graphite Hatch and the Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel TechLine Estate. I spend most...

What's the best used car for carrying bikes?

I will soon need to replace a 1998 Mazda 323 that I have had from new. I would be happy with something similar in size noting that we do little town driving, it is mostly round trips of 180 miles (mostly...

Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D any good?

I have been looking at a few diesel cars - just wanted your thoughts on the Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D 2013 onwards. How do you rate the engine? Is it pokey enough for the motorway and do you suggest anything...

Which economical diesel for £7500?

I need to replace my 2003 Clio DCI with a larger car to accommodate my expanding family. I do 35,000 miles a year, 90% of that motorway. Therefore, fuel economy to roughly match the 60mpg I am getting...

Is my car incompatible with bio diesel?

Since purchasing my Hyundai i30 I have kept its full service history. The car was serviced in October 2013. The car showed no issues - although a fuel filter wasn't changed during this time. Further to...

Diesel hatchback, 5dr, £8k budget, high Euro ncap, low mileage, turbo

I am looking to purchase a used five door hatchback, with with a good torquey diesel engine that will return high mpg on constant speed (motorway) driving. A high Euro NCAP rating is also very important....

Will my daughter's CX-5 have a problematic DPF?

My daughter plans to buy a Mazda CX-5 with 2.2 150ps diesel. They only do one or two long runs a month (+25 miles), most of the trips will be 4 to 5 miles to and from school and shopping. My Jaguar 3.0D...

Can you recommend a reliable and efficient second hand diesel hatchback?

I need a comfortable, reliable and efficient diesel hatchback for a weekly commute from Leeds to Birmingham. I have around £8000 to spend for a second hand model. Any suggestions?

Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000

We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important; however, we do want prestige and all the things you...