How can I speed up engine repairs to my ex-demo Volvo C70 2.0D?

I bought an 11-month-old ex-Volvo management C70 with 4400 miles on the clock from a Volvo dealer in February 2010. Included in the deal was the first annual service. On 2nd June at 7700 miles, the car...

Can you recommend a small automatic 4x4?

I am looking for a secondhand small 4x4 for my mother. It needs to be able to house two smallish dogs in the boot. She does about 6000 miles a year and would rather have an automatic diesel, although that's...

Why does the fuel economy differ by 9mpg between two identical Ford Focus?

My wife and I have identical Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec diesels, one four and one two years old, and we often swap. The tyres are the same make and same pressure, and both are fully serviced. After extensive...

My Ford Galaxy smokes on start-up - is this related to my recent head gasket change?

I was driving my Ford Galaxy diesel on the motorway at around 70mph when it just lost power, and now there is loads of white smoke and maybe a slight bit of blue smoke mixed in with it on start-up. When...

Will a diesel Toyota Urban Cruiser's DPF be ok with a 25-mile run each month?

I 'm thinking of downsizing from my Toyota RAV4 (01/2004) diesel and quite like the Toyota Urban Cruiser. I do about 6000 miles pa and you say the diesel is the better model, so if I give it a 25 mile...

What would you recommend for my son's first car for 15,000 miles per year?

My son has just graduated and is starting his first job, which will involve driving approximately 15,000 miles pa. He is to be given a car allowance of £400p/m and 0.17p per business mile. I'd like to...

Should I keep my leased Saab 9-3 or swap it for something else?

My 57-reg Saab 9-3 is coming to the end of my lease agreement. It has 33,000 miles on the clock, with no major problems encountered so far. On completion of the lease, I can either give it back, take out...

Can a 2006 Ford Mondeo run on a diesel/biodiesel mix?

Can a 2006 Ford Mondeo run on 50 per cent diesel and 50 per cent bio diesel?

My Honda CR-V is suffering immediate power loss - can I reject it?

On all three occasions I have driven my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V on motorways in the fast lane, and have experienced immediate power loss and have had to cross into the hard shoulder. On every occasion I...

My Peugeot 406 won't start - any ideas?

I have a 2000 Peugeot 406 HDI 90 Rapier. When the engine is warm, the car will not start. Everything works with no warning lights, it's just that it will not catch. After several minutes it catches, or...