Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000?

I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and must be automatic, with some spec such as a leather...

I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel?

I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000 miles. It has been very good, but the driver's...

Why aren't my glow plugs working?

My glow plugs are fully working, but when I try starting my car whilst the glow plugs are connected to the car they don't work.

How is the EGR valve activated in my Renault Kangoo?

My 1.9 2003 Renault Kangoo diesel hesitates at idle speed and produces excessive smoke. I removed the EGR plug and its now working fine. Which sensor gives info to EGR and computer?

Can you recommend a reliable diesel for less than £1000?

I'm looking for a reliable diesel for £1000. Which is the best to go for? I need something that does roughly 50mpg and doesn't brake down very often, if not at all, as I travel a lot.

Why does my Peugeot 406 suffer an anti-pollution fault when towing in fourth gear?

I have a Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI and an anti-pollution error is causing my car to stall, and then when restarting it goes to limp mode. It has occurred twice, both times when towing and both times when in...

Can I use Castrol Magnatec 10w-40 A3/B3 in my Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I own a W-reg Mercedes-Benz 320 E-Class diesel. I have some oil, Castrol Magnatec 10w-40 A3/B3 MB 229.1, but it does not say diesel on the can. Can I use this oil?

Which diesel engine is best in the Citroen Picasso?

I'm thinking of buying a Citroen Picasso diesel. I would like the version that has the most powerful and reliable engine out of the 1.6HDI and 2.0HDI. The 1.6HDI has a 16v engine, and the 2.0HDI is 8v....

My Ford Mondeo screeches under acceleration - why?

I have a Ford Mondeo 2-litre TDCi. I put some V-Power fuel in it last week and it started belching out black smoke and misfiring more than usual. On further investigation i noticed the large pipe near...

Which 2008 saloon car meets Irish emissions requirements?

What would be a recommended 2008 saloon car to purchase that will fulfil these requirements: diesel engine 1.9l to 2.2l, low C02 emission (<140 g/km, maximum of 155g/km), 130-150bhp, six-speed gearbox...