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Why are hybrid cars petrol and electric? Would it not make it more economical on fuel to have diesel/electric hybrids?

My Peugeot 106 diesel won't start after running out of fuel. Does it need to be bled?

My Peugeot 106's battery went dead so I gave it a jump start from another car and it started straight away. I put a new battery on it, but it had run out of diesel and after putting some in it now won't...

How do I know which biodiesels are suitable for my 2004 Skoda Octavia?

I have found the Volkswagen biodiesel statement online dated 3 March 2010. In that it states the Octavia 1 (1u) is approved on B100 RME biodiesel up to production week 26 of 2006. I am considering buying...

I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage?

I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover 8000 to 10,000 miles a year. I've noticed that you...

Is there anything we can do about the engine noise in our 2010 Ford Fiesta?

Having owned Peugeot diesels for the past 18 years, I am both amazed and disappointed with the noise levels of my wife's recently purchased 2010 brand new Fiesta 1.4TDCI. At tickover, and when moving through...

Which small diesel hatchback for good fuel economy?

I am considering buying a small diesel hatchback of 3-5 years old for lower tax and higher mpg. Do you have any recommendations?

Would the Nissan Primastar or Peugeot Expert Tepee make a better taxi?

I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee

My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable?

In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year and I thought this would be a great car, but I have...

Which vehicle to replace our Fiat Multipla and Saab 9-5?

We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found it too useful to let go. We now want to replace...

Jag X-Type or Mercedes-Benz C220?

I am planning to change my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C200CDI automatic as I have now done 65,000 miles. I am considering a 2009 Jag X-Type Sovereign auto or a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 auto with satellite navigation....