Skip to content
ask the car expert logo

Ask the Car Expert

Motoring made simple

  • Home
  • Pick a topic
    • Buying + selling
    • Driving
    • Maintenance
    • Mechanical
    • Opinion
    • Motoring admin
    • Tyres
    • Car reviews
  • Ask
  • About us

Tag: diesel

image showing the rear end of a porsche cayenne that isn't going to be ulez compliant in greater london
Driving

What cars are ULEZ compliant? How do I know if my car is allowed in the ULEZ zone?

What cars are ULEZ compliant? How do I know if my car is allowed in the ULEZ zone? The London Ultra Low Emissions Zone has expanded. It now means any…

By James Foxall31st August 202331st August 2023
image showing bentley bentayga driving on scenic lakeside road
Mechanical

How long can you drive with a DPF light on?

Every modern diesel car sold in the EU since 2009 has a DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter. This is located in the car’s exhaust system and designed to remove the…

By James Foxall21st August 202321st August 2023
scrappage schemes
Buying + selling, Opinion

Is the ULEZ car scrappage scheme worth it?

Transport for London (TfL) is introducing a scrappage scheme that offers £2,000 if people take older polluting vehicles off the road. We’ve spoken to some experts who think this might…

By James Foxall31st January 202329th June 2023
choose between petrol and diesel cars
Driving

I need to choose between petrol and diesel cars. Both are Skoda Karoqs, similar specification, similar prices. Which would you recommend?

The cars our reader has been offered are the 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TDI versions of the small Skoda SUV. But it doesn’t really matter which car it is, it’s…

By James Foxall10th November 202229th June 2023
nox sensor
Mechanical

Are the NOx sensor and AdBlue in a diesel car linked?

Our reader has a diesel Mercedes C220 Coupe. A faulty NOx sensor has been diagnosed but at the same time, the low AdBlue warning message came on. This says that…

By James Foxall22nd February 202229th June 2023
volvo xc60
Car reviews

I want a premium SUV for less than £15,000. Can I get a Volvo XC60 within my budget?

The Volvo XC60 was launched in 2008 to compete with five-door, five-seat SUV models such as the BMW X3 and Audi Q3. But Volvo didn’t waste any time in catching…

By James Foxall20th January 202229th June 2023
petrol prices
Driving

Petrol prices are at an all-time high. Can they really go much higher?

In October 2021, petrol prices hit an all-time high, eclipsing the previous highest cost per litre from 2012. According to RAC Fuel Watch, the price of a litre of unleaded…

By James Foxall28th October 20213rd November 2021
e10 petrol
Featured posts, Mechanical

Will my car work with the new E10 petrol now on sale?

From September 2021, the fuel that UK forecourts sell changed. New E10 petrol replaced the existing E5 fuel. But motoring associations warn that up to 600,000 cars currently on the…

By James Foxall29th June 20217th July 2023
car platforms
Mechanical

I keep reading about car platforms. What are they? Do all cars have them?

Car platforms are a term the motor industry uses a lot. It’s a simple concept designed to save money and improve quality. What are car platforms? A platform is the…

By James Foxall27th April 202111th May 2021
used diesel volvo v60
Buying + selling

I’m thinking of buying a used diesel Volvo V60. Will emissions laws affect it and is a post-2014 V60 likely to face any bans?

Drivers are becoming concerned about buying diesel cars in case they fall foul of increasingly strict laws around exhaust emissions. Read on to debunk some myths. Will diesel cars be…

By James Foxall16th February 202126th February 2021

Posts navigation

1 2 Next

Got a question ?

Ask

Socialise with us

Visit our TikTok channel

Featured Posts

image showing motorbike rider with l plates being talked to by male instructor in hi viz vest

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway with a CBT and full car licence?

September 22, 2023

space saver

How to buy a space saver spare wheel: the complete guide

January 10, 2023

consumer rights buying a used car privately

Guide: what are my consumer rights when I buy a car? Are consumer rights different between private and trade sellers?

November 17, 2022

e10 petrol

Will my car work with the new E10 petrol now on sale?

June 29, 2021

Tyre tread depth

What is the legal tyre tread depth and how do I check it?

February 12, 2019

Contact Us

Email: carexpert@wordsmithmedia.co.uk

Further information

  • Wordsmith Media Ltd Privacy Policy
  • Site usage
  • About
  • About us

Categories

  • Buying + selling
  • Car reviews
  • Driving
  • Featured posts
  • Headline feature
  • Main feature
  • Maintenance
  • Mechanical
  • Motoring admin
  • Opinion
  • Tyres

Recent Posts

  • Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway with a CBT and full car licence?
  • How do I know the best engine oil for my car?
  • How much oil does my car need? How do I check and top up my engine oil?
  • How much AdBlue does my car need? How do I add AdBlue and will I know when the tank’s full?
  • What is limp home mode and how do I get my car out of it?
  • Is undertaking illegal in the UK?
  • How long do car tyres last? How do I make my tyres last longer?
  • What do I do if I’ve had my number plate stolen? I just received a speeding fine for driving on a road I’d never been on
Copyright © 2023 Ask the Car Expert.
Powered by WordPress and Arouse.