Buying a 2005 BMW - what should I look out for?

I'm thinking of buying a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 diesel for £3000. The car is an automatic and has 3000 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look out for?

Is it still worth buying a diesel?

Given the recent news that diesels are not as clean as we'd been led to believe, do you foresee any future issues with buying a new diesel, specifically larger 4x4s like the Volkswagen Touareg?

Range Rover Evoque - should I wait for the Ingenium engine?

I've recently started a new job and have the option of a company car which I've decided to take. I can either order now, or defer for six months. I've always liked the Range Rover Evoque, but the current...

Does the C-Class have a chain-cam engine?

I'm planning to buy a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI from a friend for £3750. It's done 155,000 miles, has a full service history and is in a very good condition. Would you, please, confirm my thinking that...

What are the risks of buying a car with high mileage?

I am looking to by a 2011/2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi. I am set on the diesel as I do around 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway. Should I buy an older car with less miles or a newer car with more miles...

Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel

My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and the local Toyota dealer changed the intercooler last...

Buying a used Mazda 5 - which model is best for £6k?

We have decided to buy a used Mazda 5 and you recommend the 1.6 diesel. Unfortunately our budget is £6000, which wouldn't get us that particular model. With our budget which of the other Mazda 5s are...

Why does my car take so long to heat up?

The temperate gauge on my Citroen DS3 diesel takes nine miles to reach operating temperate and on occasion has only reached 3/4 (my heaters seem to be working). When it does reach the centre of the gauge...

What's wrong with my Ford Galaxy?

My 2007 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCI has developed a noticeable whistle from the turbo. It is not a split hose, nor is the intercooler split/holed. It has been to the local Ford garage and they have identified...

Will the X-Trail get the Renault 1.6 DCI engine?

A while back you mentioned that Renault had just introduced a twin turbo version of the 1.6 dci engine - producing 160PS. You thought that it might find its way into the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail. I'm...