Buying a used car for £2k - is the Yaris diesel a wise buy?

I have been looking for a used Toyota Yaris diesel with a budget of £2000. I have been on the lookout for sometime with very few coming on the market at the price I want. I've seen a couple, with five...

Buying a used Insignia - which model is best?

I am keen to buy a used Vauxhall insignia and have found two that I am interested in. There are both similar in price but I don't know which model to go for. Insignia Excl Nav CDTI Ef 128 or Insignia Se...

How good is Blue HDi 120 S&S compared to e-HDi 115 S&S?

Is the Citroen/Peugeot Blue HDi 120 S&S worth the extra £850 over the older e-HDi 115 S&S engine in, say, the 2008?

Is idling good for a diesel engine?

I haven't owned a diesel car before, but last week bought a 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TDI. A friend advises that I should let this car (with 1200 miles on the clock) idle for five minutes on the drive after using...

What's the average lifespan of a DPF?

I have recently bought a four year old Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDi with 17,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. The issue of DPF comes up on your site often and this is raising concerns. 1)...

No power after new turbo fitted

I have a 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 diesel 115 and a few weeks ago the turbo went on it. I had a recon turbo fitted by my local mechanic, he also cleaned out the intercooler, pipes, sump etc. However, upon starting...

Has the the head gasket gone my Polo?

Has my 2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI blown a head gasket? There is water build up in the tray at the front driver's/coolant tank side of engine. The car doesn't overheat, nor is there any milky oil or excessive...

Buying a diesel BMW - is the 2.0 engine reliable?

I need to replace my 15 year old Lexus IS 200. I’d like a used BMW (2014 model), either a 1 or 3 Series. However, I’d most likely go for the 2.0 diesel with an automatic ‘box. The intention would be to...

Buying a used B-Class - which engine is best? `

I am looking at a two year old Mercedes-Benz B180 diesel and they seem to come with either a 1.8 litre or 1.5 litre engines. The former is slightly higher CO2 and lower MPG, but are there any other differences?

Are high mileage diesels reliable?

I'm thinking of buying a 2012 BMW X3 diesel auto with 102.000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Is there anything I should be wary of?