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I’m looking to buy a used car to tow a caravan with a gross weight of 1400kg. What diesel models/years do you suggest I look at that do NOT have a DPF?
I'm debating buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi. I do a few odd trips across the country and want something comfortable, but dislike estates. However, I have two concerns: 1) Turbo failures with bills...
My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year.
I'm thinking of buying an EcoBoost Ford Fiesta or Focus. It must be automatic. Which engines do you suggest? Also, which size wheels and tyres for someone who prefers comfort to bling?
I’m in the market for a used automatic estate. I’ve set my sights on a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia. I am looking for a car with good economy and towing ability, as I own a 1450kg caravan. I have £10,995-...
I'm about to change jobs and give up my Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI Highline estate. I will need to purchase a car and will be doing circa 35,000 miles per year. I have a budget of around £10,000 and have...
I’m in the process of buying a used car and have been offered a 2013 BMW 320d for £26,850, with leather, sat nav and 6000 miles on the clock. Do you think this is a good deal, or should I buy a Audi A3...
Are modern turbochargers more reliable and longer lasting than they used to be? Or, if I bought a car with a turbo for long-term ownership could the turbo become an expensive part to replace?
The engine on my Hyundai i30 diesel has started going into a limiter mode and will stick at 40mph. It is only rectified by stopping and restarting. No warning lights show and I can only fix the issue by...
My son, who lives in Switzerland, has recently swapped a UK registered Mercedes-Benz R-Class to a locally registered diesel Range Rover. He is now having DPF problems, with the warning message displaying...
 

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