PSA-BMW diesel unit

I believe there is a new PSA diesel unit, the 112 HDi. I also believe that this engine is built with BMW for the first time, and PSA no longer work with Ford to produce diesel units. Could I ask if the...

Supermarket diesel?

I own a Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D. The Toyota dealer recommended that I not run the car on diesel purchased from supermarkets (do you agree with him?). Also, that I use an injector cleaner once very...

Why was my engine diagnosed as a write-off after driving through deep water?

Three days ago I stupidly drove my Citroen diesel ZX auto (190,000 on the clock) through a flooded road. The engine stalled and would not start. When the breakdown man arrived his first words were "if...

Is there a way of enabling my diesel 607 to warm up faster in winter for better fuel economy?

I have noticed that the fuel economy of my diesel 607 improved by about 10 per cent during the hot spell of weather. Would there be any point of using the old-fashioned idea of a radiator blind or muff...

Retrieving broken glow plug

One of my glow plug tips has broken off inside the engine, how do i get it out?

Are Volkswagen likely to make a large capacity diesel Passat?

I have had my own company for 20 years now and have always run BMW company cars for my reps, from 318is to recent 320ds. I have 20 reps and, one by one over the last two years, they have been choosing...

Ford Fiesta - which engine?

I'm looking for a Ford Fiesta model with 'lowest overall cost of ownership' to commute 100 miles per day on mix of A & B roads (little city or motorway travel). Considering Ford Fiesta in either 1.4 TDCi...

Cambelt change on Citroen HDi

What is the mileage interval or years for a cambelt change for 2.0 HDi Citroen diesel engine

Should I replace my diesel Qashqai with the petrol version to avoid DPF problems?

I currently run a Nissan Qashqai 2.0-litre manual diesel. Long runs are now less frequent and I am considering changing to the petrol version to avoid DPF problems etc. in the future. What are the pros...

Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend?

Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain drive?), but petrol considered. Reliability is important...