Conspiracy Theory?

Dear Doctor,  Do you feel that manufacturers are today conspiring against owners like me whose motoring involves driving long distances? Before I buy a car, I check its fuel consumption, the fuel tank’s size and the real world driving range, which needs to be 550 miles minimum for me. Makers are now reducing fuel tank […]

All gummed up

Hi Doctor, I read your article on the website and I have a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter van 2.0-litre TDI 140, which we have had from new. Iíve now got an intermittent flashing glow plug symbol and non-flashing engine management system light indicating problems which seemed to be EGR related. Our VW Van Centre canít even […]

Many miles more on Michelins

Hi Doc, I thought you might be interested in my recent experience whilst recently shopping around for a set of replacement tyres for my CitroÎn C-Crosser. My worn set of Michelin Latitude Tours had covered a remarkable 58,200 miles and still had 2.5 to 3.0mm of tread remaining. The required replacement tyres are 215/70R16H, which […]

Tune could be lost

Hi guys, I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0-litre TDI which has been re-mapped. Can you tell me if the service action by the VW Group to correct the EA 189 engine emissions problem is likely to alter the engine mapping? If this is likely to affect the re-mapping, how would I then stand if I […]

Spoilt for choice?

Having had a Ford C-MAX for my last four Motability cars, I need to decide which of the following alternative diesel cars you would recommend? I need comfort, good fuel economy, and ease of getting in and out of the vehicle. I have picked out the following: CitroÎn C4 Picasso, Ford Kuga and Renault Kadjar, […]

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