I need to replace my Hyundai Terracan with something cheaper to run - would a Skoda Scout be suitable?

I have a Hyundai Terracan 2.9CRDT manual. It has 118,000 miles on the clock, I'm lucky if it is worth £4000. The Terracan does 22-24mpg and I need something with better fuel economy, reasonable ground...

Does the Ford Kuga diesel have an Eolys-treated DPF system?

I am interested in a Ford Kuga Diesel, but have read that it may have an Eolys additive system on it. Going on various friends' bad experiences with this sort of set-up, I absolutely will not buy a diesel...

At what point do short journeys negatively affect diesel particulate filters?

You often talk about the relationship between short journeys from cold in diesel engine cars and the premature failure of diesel particulate filters. In this context what do you class as a short journey?...

Why isn't my Volkswagen Passat's DPF clogging when I use it for just 7000 miles per year?

You keep talking about the problems associated with DPFs. I have a 56-reg Volkswagen Passat TDI 140 and I only do 7000 miles a year. My daily commute is a round trip of 20 miles and I would rarely do anything...

Does my 2010 Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC ES have a DPF?

Does the above vehicle have a diesel particulate filter? No mention was made about this when my wife and I ordered one last month from our local Honda dealer. Neither is there any mention of this in the...

How often should I change my Peugeot 206's oil and air filters?

Please can you tell me how often should I get the oil and oil filter changed on my 2003 Peugeot 206 SW? Should I get the air filter done at the same time?

Can I use home-processed biodiesel in my Skoda Superb?

I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel, 2005-6. Needing to save money, I can buy a biodiesel kit and buy the used filtered oil. I have a spare garage to do it in and am told I can make up to 2500 litres for...

Why is my Vauxhall Combo van losing power?

Please could you advise what to do about a new Vauxhall Combo SE 1.3 van I bought in May 2010? It is hesitating and losing power, and our local dealer can't detect a fault.

Can I replace my Volkswagen Passat's broken Siemens injector with a Bosch item?

I've got a 56-plate Volkswagen Passat 2-litre TDI. It's got Siemens injectors at the moment and one of them has broken. Can I replace the broken one with a Bosch injector or does it have to be a siemens?

How should I drive my Citroen C5 diesel in order to avoid potential DPF problems?

A couple of months ago, I bought a secondhand 2007 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi auto. This is obviously a rep's car, given the 72,000 miles on the clock. Again, no problem, as this is good, honest mileage and the...