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I will be selling my BMW 5 Series Touring soon. I have had back problems and, after driving to Scotland, am left in significant pain which takes a day or so to ease. I thought that a higher seating position...
I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but it is not sold in Northern Ireland. Are there any...
I'm in need of a reliable diesel on a small budget of up to £1500. I'm afraid of a Golf (and to some extent of a Bora) due to possible DMF issues in this budget range. An estate/hatchback might be handy...
I am looking to buy a Jaguar X-Type estate 2.2D automatic in either SE or Sovereign trim and I believe they are all fitted with DPFs. I commute 25 miles each way to work and do 15,000 per year. Should...
I am buying a Berlingo Multispace and am interested in the e-HDI 90 Airdream with semi or full auto and stop/start. Is this a good choice and does the system work well?
Please clarify two points for me. Exactly what is a dual mass flywheel, and is it something to be regarded as a potential future bill, like belt driven cams? Secondly, what does the term 'common rail...
I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have a diesel particulate filter, but the new one does....
My partner drives a 2006 Audi A4 2.0-litre diesel and the DPF light is now appearing on every weekend. The light very rarely appeared on whilst it was under warranty and the first time it did after the...
My local Skoda dealer has informed me that one of my diesel injectors needs replacement. This is likely to cost around £800. I'm aware that there have been recalls on the 2.0 TDi engine and have asked...
I have a jerry can of diesel that is several years old - is it OK to use it?
 

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