Should we buy a diesel Ford S-Max for the school run?

With three growing boys, we would like to buy a nearly new Ford S-Max Auto but the garage says that most of these are diesel. It will mainly be used for a 10-mile school run. Would this be a major problem...

Why does our Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 cut out for no reason?

In May this year our 52,000 mile 2006 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI suddenly stopped without warning with the ignition switching itself off and the key rotating one position anti-clockwise. This in turn shuts everything...

Buying a used, economical car. What do you suggest?

What car would you recommend I buy to replace our Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin? I want similar ease of access that the Shogun provides (to help my back problems!) and would like a more economical vehicle. I...

New i30/ceed - diesels reliable?

You tend to advise against turbodiesels in general on reliability grounds on 3+ year timescales. However, in i30 and cee'd reviews you appear to recommend the diesel engine. Is this purely because of warranty,...

Buying a small diesel automatic

I have Nissan Almera 1.5 W 5 door and I pay about £25 per week to run - I do travel a lot. What kind of automatic diesel can I buy? I dont want pay more for fuel , maybe want pay less. I can spend around...

The reason for the set price of diesel is partly to do with refinement processes.

You gave the correct explanation to PW of Leicester regarding the price of diesel. To expand on it, the fraction of the barrel that the diesel comes from has nothing to do with the price. As you wrote,...

A smooth, punchy diesel estate required.

A family member wants to get an automatic diesel with a maximum budget of £5,500. It has to be smooth and have lots of torque. What cars would you suggest looking at?

I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel?

I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine servicing. The car has now covered 53,000 miles....

Should I buy a diesel Skoda Octavia to cope with my increased mileage?

My car is a petrol Skoda Octavia vRS, which I purchased new in May last year and I would say is one of the best cars I have owned. However my increased mileage of 25,000 per year is hurting my wallet and...

Which used diesel estate?

I am looking for a used (1 year old) estate. My budget is £16,000. My options are either a Mazda 6 2.2D (163PS) TS2 or a Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0D D-4D TR. Which of these would you recommend and are...