Should Skoda contribute to a failed DPF in my Octavia vRS diesel?

I have an 07-plate Skoda Octavia vRS diesel. It has a full Skoda service history with 72,000 miles (the next service is due at 78,000). Recently, the particulate filter warning came on and I followed the...

How easily does the Fiat 500 1.3 Lounge diesel's DPF clog up?

We tried out the Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge petrol but found it to be very sluggish, especially as we live in Devon with loads of hills. You mentioned that there could be problems with diesel models on short...

Will the W204 Mercedes-Benz C200 really never need replacing?

I own a 2004 Ford C-Max TDCi with over 100,000 miles on the clock, which will need replacing fairly soon. I seem to remember you writing that if one bought a Mercedes-Benz 220 CDi, it would never require...

Does the Volkswagen Golf TDi tend to clog up its DPF?

I've been looking at the Volkswagen Golf TDi 105PS Bluemotion, but was told today by a fellow Volkswagen fan that I need to beware of their tendency to clog up the diesel particulate filter every 6-800...

Should I buy a Ford Mondeo or BMW 320?

I am planning to buy a two-year-old car to replace my 1996 diesel Ford Mondeo. I am looking at either a BMW 320 diesel or a Ford Mondeo Titanium diesel. It would seem that for the same price I will get...

Which Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesels have timing belts and which have chains?

Does the latest Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesel use a timing belt or chain? I am considering a new or nearly new car, but try to avoid timing belts.

Will my Nissan Note's DPF be ok if I take it for a 40-mile drive once a week?

I bought a new Nissan Note 1.5 diesel in March. Soon afterwards, I moved house with work and now it only has a three-mile trip each day. At weekends I ensure it gets a round trip of at least 40 miles in...

I'm worried that my 2008 BMW 520d may have a DPF fault - should I have the oil changed?

Six weeks ago I purchased an August 2008 BMW 520d Touring from a BMW main agent. It was supplied having being maintained from new by the same BMW dealer. When I bought the car, I noticed that the sump...

Should I trade in my Volvo S60 for a BMW 320 SE Touring?

I currently run a 52-plate Volvo S60 2.0L petrol with 110,000 miles on the clock and with its MOT due. It's been a good runner and I picked it up five years ago. Now I'm getting itchy feet and contemplating...

Is 38mpg about right for my Ford Mondeo Titanium?

I have a Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI (130) doing an average of 38mpg on Tesco diesel. I have looked on your car-by-car guide but cannot find any information for the 130 variant for consumption. Is 38mpg...