I am thinking of buying a diesel car. either honda civic or toyota avensis dated before DPF fitted.

I am thinking about buying a Honda Civic or Toyota Avensis diesel car dated before the fitting of DPF. I am concerned about the Dual Mass Flywheel and would like to know which of the above car engines...

I replaced my diesel Octavia with a petrol Avensis and have saved a lot of money.

I was interested in your correspondent RY of Peterborough's comments about diesel engines. After 10 years of driving new and nearly new Volkswagen Group diesels and experiencing many of the problems your...

Can't keep my Avensis straight on the motorway

2009 Avensis Tourer will not keep straight line on motorway. Centring very variable. Have Hunter checked 4 wheel alignment as you recommended (very good service). All OK. But problem persists. I see...

Buying a family estate

We are looking to buy a family car with a large boot. I cover around 12k miles annually - daily commute of 12 miles each way - more or less all motorway. Are we right to rule out the diesel option? Our...

Which used diesel estate?

I am looking for a used (1 year old) estate. My budget is £16,000. My options are either a Mazda 6 2.2D (163PS) TS2 or a Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0D D-4D TR. Which of these would you recommend and are...

Buying a large car for high mileage motorway driving

Can you recommend three second hand cars that would make a good family car. Needs to be a saloon or estate and economical for high motorway mileage (31,000 Miles per year) Currently I have a 2008 1.8tdci...

Skoda Superb, Peugeot 508 or Toyota Avensis?

I want to ask for comparison about three gasoline-engined cars. Skoda Superb 1.4 122hp, Peugeot 508 1.6 120hp or Toyota Avensis 1.6 132hp. Which car is the best for comfort, reliability, price/performance...

Should I take this ex demo Avensis?

My local dealer is offering an 11 plate ex demo Avensis 2.0 D4D TR Estate for £18,000. I have a Panda Multijet on a 56 plate with 60,000 on the clock in reasonable condition for possible trade in. Is...

I need a spare for my Avensis

Just purchased a used (2009) Totota Avensis. No spare tyre, only an emergency kit. There is provision for a full spare tyre, so should I purchase a spare wheel and tyre? I don't want an emergency wheel/tyre. I...

What family car?

I have approx £11k to spend on family car, ideally an estate or MPV, something safe for the kids with good MPG and a capable load lugger too. I like the S-MAX and new Mondeo Estate, but having suffered...