Probably motoring's equivalent of Geoff Boycott! He hates factual inaccuracy and avoidance of the fundamental facts of anything. Cars are meant to fulfil a purpose of getting from A-to-B, hopefully enjoyably, comfortably, and elegantly, not to serve as mobile communications and entertainment centres!
I have a Ford Transit Sport, 2012, (Mk 7, old style) and now out of warranty. It’s had a few issues, the oil pump being one, which I gather isn’t unusual on Ford Puma diesel engines of a certain age. Plus it has gone through two EGR valves, a whole air intake manifold, and a […]
Dear Doctor, I just wondered if you are aware of any issues surrounding any Volkswagen group engines, recent ones, using high levels of oil? I have a new Skoda Superb, 187bhp 2.0-litre TDI, that has suddenly started to do so. It has just under 4,000 miles on the clock and is, of course, still under […]
Hello Doc Although I have read Diesel Car since 1988, I have never before contacted you before. However, there is a question that I would like an answer to. Why do petrol hybrids sell much better than diesel hybrids? I thought that it would be the other way round. Also, just to let you know […]
I was with a friend of mine from Hull yesterday, whoís recently taken delivery of an Audi A6 with SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction). Given my concerns regarding a distinct lack of, or even worse incorrect, information being given to the motorist to ensure that he knew about the AdBlue tank on his car, and the […]
Quick enquiry Doctor. I’ve recently bought a used Volvo estate car cheaply from a friend who used to breed big dogs. Bad move maybe, depending on whether or not you can offer me some good advice on how to get rid of some persistent pongs that mostly seem to be general ìdoggyî smells, probably including […]
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