Should I use biodiesel in my 2007 BMW 530d?

I run a 2007 BMW 530d. Recently I have noticed that some supermarket diesel now contains 7 per cent biological additives. BMW's written and verbal advice is to avoid such additives as they may cause running...

Will a Rover Streetwise be reliable enough for 75,000 miles over the next three years?

I need to pick up a cheapish diesel. I've stumbled across a Rover Streetwise 2-litre diesel with 31,000 on the clock for £3295. I will need three years out of this at an average of 25,000 miles per year,...

Which car will offer the best value for a high annual mileage?

Owing to a new job, my annual mileage is about to increase significantly. I will do 24,000 miles in commuting alone, so I am expecting a mileage probably in excess of 30,000 miles per annum. Is there a...

Which automatic car for short trips to town and long motorway drives?

While my wife can drive she chooses not to, as she is scared by driving as a whole. I have eventually encouraged her to have lessons to build her confidence and I have suggested that, to help, we buy an...

Why is my Jaguar diesel misfiring after short journeys?

I'm having problems with my 2.2-litre Jaguar since the purchase of an ex-demo. If I drive one mile to the next village and stop and restart the car, say within 2-3 mins, then drive back at lower revs,...

Why doesn't the Mazda 6 come in diesel automatic?

Is there a reason why Mazda does not manufacture the 6 in diesel automatic, as many other manufacturers do have diesel autos? This would drop the CO2 level and allow a reduced road tax.

Can I use a semi-synthetic oil in my Volkswagen Caddy TDI?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy TDI and I changed the oil in it last week. I used a semi-synthetic oil in it. Is this the correct oil I should be using?

What should I look for in a secondhand diesel Vauxhall Zafira?

I need to change my old Cavalier and think a diesel Zafira for about £2000 might do my needs. Reading some of the forums they seem to have a few problems. What should I look out for? Would I be better...

Which comfortable, economical car for a daily 160-mile commute?

I commute 160 motorway miles a day to and from work, and currently drive a 2004 Vectra 2.0DTi. It's an ok car, it seems happy enough to do 70mph in a straight line and, in return, gives me 47mpg consistently....

What caused my 1994 diesel Volkswagen Golf to shudder and the glow plug lamp to light up?

Driving to see a client today and my 1994 Volkswagen Golf CDi juddered and then cleared itself, but the glow plug light flashed on dashboard the whole way home and it seemed to be running a bit flat. When...