We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start?

We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles this year, mostly short trips and are quite obviously...

Could you recommend a safe, reliable car for £2000?

My son is starting his first job and needs something to use to commute 35 miles each way via the M25. His budget is £2000. I expect him to drive about 15k miles per year as we expect him to work from home...

What used diesel model should I buy for a 100-mile commute?

I am moving to a new location, which means my commute will now be 50 miles each way, so I'm looking for a used car to cover this high mileage (mostly motorway). Although they are out of favour now, diesel...

Should I sell or keep my depreciating diesel?

I bought a new diesel car in 2017 before retiring. Now we're in lockdown and can't afford to upgrade. I do low mileage and the car has depreciated dramatically. What do I do?

I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option?

I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced technology on an Audi diesel and it frightened...

What's causing the rumbling noise in my Ford Kuga?

I’ve just bought a 2010 Ford Kuga diesel with the PowerShift automatic gearbox. There is a rumbling noise coming from the centre near the gearbox transfer box like a wheel bearing noise. The gearbox Is...

My car's DPF is blocked. Can it be cleaned or does it need replacing?

I've owned a diesel 2013 Volvo V40 for nearly two years and it has now covered 28,000 miles (short journeys since I have owned it). Recently the message 'soot filter blocked' came up. My local garage has...

Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped?

I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is frankly too expensive for me now. What would you...

My daughter wants a diesel hatchback. Can you recommend a used model?

My daughter's leased MINI is coming up for renewal but she's leaning towards buying a 2 or 3-year-old car, with a diesel Golf in mind. Diesel due to her business travel of between 15k-20k miles per year....

I own a diesel car. Should I sell it or keep it?

I currently own a 2013 BMW 520d Touring (but have £8k left on credit). It has 87,000 on the clock. Would you advise I sell my BMW now, considering the market is turning against diesels, and move back to...