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When - in the emotive debate about diesel emissions - will the words "agricultural machinery", "shipping", "railway locomotives" and (heaven forbid) "LORRIES" start to figure? Have you seen them mentioned...
In the recent news regarding Volkswagen's scandal for Euro 6 emissions, I've come to realise that Adblue is normally required for the reduction of NOx levels. The larger Ford engines use Adblue as do all...
I've put a deposit on a BMW x4 cline for delivery 2nd October 2015. What should I do?
How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine? My car is a Skoda Octavia 2012 SE TDI CR 1986cc.
How do you find out which engine my Golf has, can you do so from the VIN? Is it EA 189 or 288.
In light of Volkswagen's situation, have any other manufacturers been identified as doing someting similar?
Last week I ordered a Skoda Superb SE L diesel 2.0TDI DSG. It is a fantastic family car. The VW diesel emissions scandal then hit the news. I contacted the Skoda dealership with my concerns about true...
I can't see how any government would attempt to claw back VED on any vehicle affected by this. A sure vote loser. With the new VED rates due in 2017, surely the logical response is to apply it to vehicles...
I have ordered and put a deposit down on a new BMW X3 due to be delivered March 2016. Should I cancel it or wait for BMW to sort themselves out?
Earlier today you stated in an answer that only the 2.0 TDI engine is involved in the VW diesel scandal, it would now appear you were wrong VW have conceded the 1.6 TDI is also included and these are...
 

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