Petrol or diesel new car?
Looking to buy a new car, have had diesel for 20 years. Reports indicate costs will be higher for diesel repairs in c. 4 years as I drive 7000 miles per annum - failures of dpf, dual mass flywheel etc. Do I stick with diesel or go petrol? I will keep the new car for up to 10 years.
Asked on 15 July 2012 by Minch
Answered by
Honest John
Go for petrol. See:www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/diesel-vs-petrol/
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