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When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under the airfilter box and around the back of the engine....
I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback sized car, which I will keep for five years and about 20K miles per annum. Is the Mazda 3 a good choice, and if so what engine?
I am wondering if there is anyway of you helping by encouraging Honda to put their more powerful 160PS 1.6 Diese in the 2015 HR-V?
According to what can be heard and seen in the news diesels emit unacceptable pollutants that are killing thousands in the UK each year. If this is true, and I believe it has not been contradicted, why...
I have just ordered a new BMW 530d for delivery in June 2016.I have been offered a service package for five years or 50,000 miles for £575. Is this a good deal?
I've had to pay my Toyota dealer £275 to regenerate the DPF and change the oil on my 2015 Yaris diesel. I used Millers longlife ACEA C2 5W30 at the last oil change, but the dealer says this is wrong and...
I'm looking to buy a secondhand diesel Mazda 3. Is this a reliable car? If so, which model should I get? I'm considering the Mk1 Mazda 3 1.6D or Mk2 Mazda 2.2D.
I'm considering buying a 2014 BMW X3 2.0D with 120,000 miles on the clock. I intend to keep it for five years. Should I worry about the reliability of the automatic gearbox and go for the manual?
How good is the Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel and what do I need to look out for on inspection?
I want to buy a recondition engine for my 2008 Ford Transit, but am worried the replacement diesel engine will not be any good. Can you offer any advice to finding a good one?
 

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