Which diesel company car can you recommend that fits my company's requirements?

For the first time in 14 years I am about to get a company car with a job I start on 1 July. The criteria below make for a wide ranging choice. I do about 25,000 miles per year and have a family with three...

Why are quoted CO2 emissions reducing so fast on Skoda's Octavia?

The current brochure does not list an Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG, but the Skoda on-line configurator allows you to configure one. The CO2 emissions are lower than was posted at the launch of the car. They are...

Why doesn't my Mini One D return its quoted mpg figures?

I have recently bought a Mini One D Baker Street, quoted as capable of 74.3mpg. I struggle to get 52 even on a long run and so does my dealership. This is a 30 per cent shortfall from the quoted figures...

Why doesn't our Chevrolet Aveo return its quoted mpg figures?

I am writing to you regards the 1.2 Chevrolet Aveo LT we have just bought. We acquired it on 25 March and have now done 3000 miles but just don't seem to be getting anywhere near the 60.1mpg combined that...

Has the road tax gone up for my Mercedes 220CDI because of emissions?

I received renewal notification to tax the car when it was about to run out. I had the MoT done and I noticed on the renewal notification that the annual tax was £215. It mentions engine capacity/CO2 178g/km....

Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability?

I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner I want my cake and to eat it. I'd like something...

What's causing our Mazda 3's engine to surge when riding the clutch?

I'm writing this email as a frustrated new Mazda owner. Last October we purchased a Mazda 3 Venture petrol from EMG Mazda Cambridge. It has now done 2300 miles, and we have a problem where, if you ride...

Is a September 12 2013 BMW 7-Series the latest derivative?

My first question is whether a BMW 7-Series registered in September 2012 would be the very latest derivative of this series? Secondly, is £44,000 a fair price for a BMW 740D registered in September 2012...

Which small 4x4 do you recommend?

Can you please advise me as to what small 4x4 you would recommend to buy - taking into account emissions, a good driving experience, reliability and ride quality, and a big enough engine to gave reasonable...

Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend?

I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with air con and good rear carrying capacity, petrol...