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Tag: fuel economy

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 202214th November 2022
fiat 500
Car reviews

I want to give my daughter a car for her birthday. Is the Fiat 500 any good?

The Fiat 500 has been a smash hit for the Italian company. Helped by a funky image plus the ability to make every model look different to the ones that…

By James Foxall5th August 202118th August 2021
price of petrol
Driving

Why is the price of petrol going up?

Since May last year, the price of fuel has been on the rise. Whether it’s petrol or diesel, the price is rising and if it continues, it won’t be long…

By James Foxall3rd August 202118th August 2021
turbocharger
Mechanical

I’ve just bought a car that apparently has a turbocharger. What is that?

Turbocharging engines has become increasingly popular over the past 40 years. A turbocharger is an ingenious piece of kit that uses exhaust gases to force more air into an internal…

By James Foxall5th January 202122nd January 2021
vw polo
Car reviews

All my daughter’s friends have a VW Polo. Are they a good used car?

The VW Polo has been around since 1975 and has built a solid reputation as a good first car. It’s one of the UK’s best-selling models and vies with the…

By James Foxall10th December 202015th January 2021
economy
Driving

How do I get better fuel economy from my car?

Fuel is one cost of driving that it’s impossible to escape from. To save money, it makes sense to get the best possible economy out of your car. This is…

By James Foxall20th October 202029th October 2020
fuel tax
Driving, Motoring admin

How much fuel tax is on petrol and diesel?

A large chunk of what UK drivers pay for fuel goes directly to the government. Without this fuel tax, petrol and diesel would be an awful lot cheaper. Figures from…

By James Foxall13th October 202013th April 2022
diesel cost
Driving

Why does diesel cost more than petrol at the pumps?

Diesel always costs a few pence per litre more than petrol. But how come when you go to France diesel is cheaper than petrol? It’s the same story in 21…

By James Foxall18th May 202026th August 2020
real mpg
Mechanical

How do I work out what my car’s real mpg is?

Every car with petrol, diesel or hybrid power covers a certain number of miles per gallon (mpg). When you’re looking at new cars, the manufacturers give an mpg – the…

By James Foxall7th April 20206th July 2020
wltp
Mechanical

I keep seeing the letters WLTP. What do they mean?

WLTP is everywhere at the moment and it’s being cited as one of the reasons cars sales enjoyed a bit of a hiccough in the early part of 2019. WLTP…

By James Foxall18th June 20196th July 2020

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