Modern diesel engines have developed significantly over
the past years, with market forces creating significant
new demand. This has attracted extensive research and development
from all the car manufacturers including Peugeot, Honda,
Ford, Volkswagen and Vauxhall.
Improved Performance Reduced Costs
The magnetism of cheaper running costs, improved performance
and an enhanced image, continues to appeal to a wider audience.
Their reputation for being noisy, unresponsive and monotonous
is now an association of the past.
New advances in diesel engine technology from all major
manufacturers have created a new class of diesel engine
which many favour over the equivalent petrol fuelled unit.
Diesel engines have become cleaner, quieter, more efficient,
significantly more powerful, fun and enjoyable to drive,
highly responsive and generally more flexible than diesel
engines of old.
It's not surprising that diesel car ownership has ballooned
over the past decade, petrol taxes and 'miles to the gallon'
have become major topical issues affecting all of us.
Our diesel section provides in depth information on a wide
range of topics covering diesel engine technology and components,
performance and driving styles, servicing and reliability
and environmental considerations.