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Is EGR valve failure an inherent defect?

The EGR valve on my Volkswagen Golf Plus (purchased new Oct 2010) has failed due, I am told, to low use (17,000 miles on the clock). The repair cost was €674 and Volkswagen is not interested because the repair was carried out by an independent garage. I have been told that this problem is known to Volkswagen and other makers. Is this correct and is it the result of an inherent defect?

Keith Manners (Alsager)

Jun 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Will all versions of the Citroen Berlingo run on bio-fuel?

What is the difference (engine) between the Citroen Berlingo 1.9 diesel Mark 1 and the 1.9 diesel mark 2? And will they both take being run on biofuel?

Steven Thomas (Sheffield)

May 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Should I go for 1.6- or 1.9-litre TDI Audi A3?

Hi,

I'm looking to buy an Audi A3 diesel, changing from a 2003 petrol Toyota Corolla. I would like to go up perhaps five to six years. There seems to be a lot more 1.9 TDI engines around than 1.6, which was what I had thought I would go for. Would you be able to tell me if there is much difference in mpg between them? I would do a good bit of driving per week and I want something that's more fuel efficient.

Jacinta Woods (Ennis)

Apr 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Is a 2010 Toyota diesel car any good?

Is a 2010 Toyota diesel car any good?

Raska Lowe (Clare)

Apr 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Are there still DPF problems with the new Mazda6

Has the new Mazda6 resolved to old diesel engine DPF problems?

David O'Keeffe (Galway)

Apr 2014 Filed under: diesel

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What's the best diesel car for under €6,500?

Best diesel car I can buy for under €6,500 and why?

Karl Kelch (Dublin)

Mar 2014 Filed under: diesel

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What's the engine/gearbox like in the Volkswagen Touareg?

Can you tell me much about the 2.5-litre diesel engine and gearbox of the Volkswagen Touareg?

Sean Dunleavy (Dublin)

Mar 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Petrol or diesel for the Peugeot 407?

What's the better engine in the 2006 Peugeot 407, petrol or diesel?

Jim Byrne

Mar 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Is the Chevrolet Cruze's engine the same as the Astra's?

The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel now has a 1.7-litre engine: is this the same as used in the Opel Astra?

John

John Delaney (Mountmellick)

Mar 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Why does the Hyundai Tucson have two exhaust pipes?

I am interested in a Hyundai Tucson diesel , but was wondering why are there two exhausts at the back. Is it cosmetic or what?

L C (Corkscncun)

Mar 2014 Filed under: diesel

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