Do the turbochargers on Volkswagen Tiguans cause any problems?

Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 170 have a supercharger and is that likely to cause any problems?

How can my diesel engine become more resilient to short runs from cold?

Apparently short trips are not good for diesels. At work we use the Platinum Plus additive in our delivery van to make it burn off the soot in the DPF at a lower temperature. Our drivers report that performance...

Is the new Qashqai 1.6-litre diesel engine reliable?

I currently drive a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5-litre diesel. I see that they now have a 1.6-litre diesel which offers a bit more grunt and better economy. The engine looks very complex and this makes me wary....

How often should I change the oil in my ex-rental Audi?

I have a 2010 Audi A4 diesel with approx 26,000 miles on the clock, which I purchased one year ago with 9000 miles showing from an Audi dealer, who advised me that it was an ex-rental car. It has been...

Why is the oil level rising in my Honda Civic diesel?

My Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC, which I bought last month with 5800 miles on the clock, appears to be making oil. I have done 700 miles and the level has risen at least half an inch on the dipstick since...

Does the Nissan Qashqai use a Renault engine?

I currently have a Nissan Primera P12 but am considering a change. The Nissan Qashqai looks interesting. Perhaps you could tell me if the 1.6 dCI engine is a Renault derivative and if it features chain...

My Peugeot's service bill is huge - is this reasonable?

I took my 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI XI to the Peugeot main garage this morning for a service and MoT. It has covered just 39,000 miles and was serviced by a local garage for the last two years. I have just...

Freelander gearbox failure - is this a known fault?

I was recently stranded after a sudden, catastrophic failure of the gearbox on my diesel automatic Freelander. It is five years old, has done a mere 56,856 miles and has always been serviced by Land Rover...

Can I expect DPF and dual mass flywheel problems on my Subaru Outback?

I have a 2010 Subaru Outback Boxer diesel which has covered 23,000 miles. I had planned to keep it for a further two years but due to the possibility of problems with the DPF, dual mass flywheel and the...

Why don't fuel companies try to prevent people using the wrong fuel?

There is not a month goes by without someone telling me how they have inadvertently filled their vehicle with the incorrect fuel, and the resultant eye-watering costs to fix. Why couldn't the fuel companies...