Is a small diesel suitable?

I really favour the Audi A1 1.6TDI diesel, but am concerned that with 5000 to 6000 miles per year it might be a problem. I do some motorway driving (about once a month) but the M6 is usually too busy...

What are the potential problems of my A4?

I currently run an Audi A4 2.0 TDi 140 S-Line Avant 2007 with 45,000 miles which has been trouble free, other than a surprising thirst for oil. After reading many of your recent articles where you suggest...

Is buying a diesel safe?

I currently drive a BMW 3 Series ('99), but due to a new job am considering buying a diesel (2004 1.7CDTI Vauxhall Astra) - mainly due to the difference in cost betwen petrol and diesel. I currently do...

Buying a car for motorway miles

I'm in the process of changing jobs. My new job will require quite a lot of business milage. I get a car allowance to purchase my own car then I can claim back milage. I'm looking for something that is...

Keeping a diesel car at its best

I bought a diesel car two-years ago because I like the high torque/low rev style of driving and the fuel economy (54 mpg average). I now realise that this may have been a bad decision and poor purchase...

Ford S-Max choices

I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max 2.0 diesel but I'm worried about DPF issues; we live...

Diesel Fuel Quality

Following your advice I usually use Shell Diesel (I know you recommend some other varieties), I pass on this advice to others. However I usually get a response along the lines of 'all the diesel comes...

Using a diesel for low mileages

I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging injectors and DPF etc, but it is difficult to do the...

I want a reliable commuter vehicle for A roads

I've just started a new job with a 50 mile commute each way, mainly on motorways and fast A roads. Is it worth getting a diesel? And how about if I want to have an automatic? My budget is £5000-8000,...

Downsize from Santa Fe to more economcal family car

We are looking to change our 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe for a cheap to run quality family car. We have narrowed it down to a Volvo V50 DrivE (SE LUX), Golf Bluemotion (1.6 S/Line) or Nissan Qashqai 1.6D Tekna....