I'm buying a new car, do I go for petrol or diesel?

I'm buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible. Do I buy petrol or diesel? Which model do you recommend?

I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice?

I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old with less than 60,000 miles with a good or full service...

We do 10,000 miles per year. Can you recommend a suitable 4WD SUV?

My wife and I have a 2015 Ford Kuga, which we are looking to replace it in the not too distant future. We enjoy the ride height and the practicalities of four wheel drive and we do not want an electric...

I want a 4WD SUV but they're all diesels and I do less than 10,000 miles per year. What should I do?

I was thinking of buying the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive, but it is only available as a diesel. I was trying to get away from diesel, especially as my annual mileage is under 10,000. Any thoughts?

I'm buying a diesel but just read about DPF issues when used for short trips. Should I be right to panic?

I'm a bit of a novice and don't know much about DPFs and diesel engines (or...well... cars in general). Normal small family car use, so mostly shop trips, longer 20min+ drives at weekends and a few longer...

Are diesels a definite no for city driving?

I'm considering getting a secondhand BMW 3 or 5 Series but the vast majority of my driving is in the city and I rarely do over 20 miles per day. There are some great deals on diesel cars but should I avoid...

Had the emissions update and now the DPF is clogged. Can I get Volkswagen to fix it?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle diesel. It went in for the emissions update but 12 months later, the DPF light came on. The car does very few miles per year. I took it to a local garage who told me this...

Will a pick-up's DPF be okay with mostly short trips?

I currently have a BMW 1 Series diesel that has a DPF fitted. I drive two daily trips of 15 miles with quite a bit of traffic. Over six years of ownership, I have not currently had any DPF issues but am...

Will my DPF get blocked if I don't use my car while in lockdown?

Will it harm my DPF filter if I don't use my diesel car at all during coronavirus lockdown?

I got a diesel van when I only do short runs and now the DPF keeps clogging. What petrol van should I replace it with?

I made the mistake of buying a diesel Fiat Doblo van. I only do short runs and the DPF keeps clogging up, even a long run does nothing. What small van would you say is best? I'm looking at Citroen Berlingos...