What's causing the flashing glow plug light on my Mondeo?

The glow plug light on my Ford Mondeo 2.0LX 115PS TDCI 2003 (53) is continually flashing. I've had the glow plugs replaced, but the light still flashes. It takes about 15 goes to start in morning and once...

Shell V Power fuel with Ford Powershift

I read your explanation on how to benefit from Shell V-Power yesterday. Following your recommendation I've been using Shell diesel in my Ford Kuga 163ps with Powershift since new (now 18k miles) and a...

Is the new Qashqai 1.6-litre diesel engine reliable?

I currently drive a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5-litre diesel. I see that they now have a 1.6-litre diesel which offers a bit more grunt and better economy. The engine looks very complex and this makes me wary....

Could you do a long range economy test on a hybrid vs a modern diesel?

I love diesels as they suit the terrain here in southern Spain; lots of steep hills where you do not need to change to a lower gear to easily get up them, but we have to go with the flow I guess. I have...

Diesel remapping - a good thing?

I'm thinking of remapping my 2006 Renault Laguna 2.0 Dci (150). Is it safe, or would it open a can of worms?

Should I use premium diesel in my 10-year old BMW?

I recently bought my sister's BMW 3 Series E46 (2003) Touring, which had 93,000 miles on the clock. She was using diesel from the nearest garage when necessary to fill up. The car has a full service history....

Air in my diesel fuel system

I have the a Citroen Berlingo with the 1998cc HDI engine. It has nearly 160,000 miles on the clock, and has been fully serviced. Runs brilliantly, except on very short start/stop runs from cold on damp...

Which diesel MPV for short trips?

I am looking to replace my car with a MPV. The two options I am considering are the Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost petrol or the 2012 Renault Grand Scenic 1.6dCI 130. My main concern with the Renault is...

Should I buy a high-mileage diesel car?

I'm looking for a new car, costing around £3500, to replace my Mazda 6. I need a diesel for long journeys with good economy, comfort and reliability. I don't do a huge mileage, so a mileage of over 80,000...

Does the Ford Galaxy have a DPF?

I’m looking to purchase a big seven-seater MPV. However I would only be doing 5000 miles a year, mainly for short journeys, so I’m worried about having a diesel with a DPF. Does the 2004 Ford Galaxy 1.9...