Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low?

I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements. I have recently returned from an extended...

What could be causing a sooty odour to emit from the engine of my Jaguar XF diesel?

I have a 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel Premium Luxury that I bought as a Jaguar approved used car from a main dealer three months ago. It came with a full warranty and has done 58,000 miles. I regularly (once...

Looking to buy a Peugeot 407

I would like some advice about the 2.7 HDI Peugeot 407 SW. I'm looking to buy one and would like to be advised about any faults or problems I may find. I've had two Peugeot cars before - the 405 GLX...

Which estate car would you recommend instead of a Vauxhall Insignia?

We are considering buying a new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer estate but the only diesel is currently 2.0 litres. Due to price differences between petrol and diesel, would it be better to look at another...

A good diesel for £3000

Have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 on an 02 plate, with 86k. Now I want to change it and would like a good diesel car that's good to drive. Budget £3000.

Diesel pump failure on a SAAB 9-3

I am new to your website that came recommended from a friend. I own a Saab 93 2.2 TID and i have been having issues with the car over the last week. Whilst driving something flew off the back of a trailer...

Tinkling noise from ix20 diesel

I am very pleased with my ix20 disel - 4 months old. However very occasionally (and never at the dealers), the engine under load sounds as though it is pinking. There is a tinkling sound from the engine...

Seized turbo on a Subaru Legacy

My Legacy diesel (2009 26,000 miles) was experiencing a sudden loss of power under hard acceleration, such as overtaking or pulling out at a junction. Between Christmas and New Year it was diagnosed by...

Will the next year's Honda CR-V come with the latest generation diesel?

Will the new Honda CRV be available with the latest generation diesel engines on its introduction in late 2012?

Diesel recommendations

I have a GT TDi Golf Mk6 which I find very uncomfortable due to the narrow seat and offset pedals and so I intend changing it for another deisel car. Does the Scirroco have offset pedals and is it a generally...