Should I sell? Will my DPF play up if I don't?

Should I sell now my lovely two-year old Fiat 500 Lounge diesel? Or should I wait for a big bill later on because of the diesel particulate filter, and its likelihood of failure?

Is there anything I can do to minimise large bills in the future? I mainly use my car for for long trips of 100 miles or so on A-roads. Not much use in London. Sometimes I can get 70mpg on single trip.

Asked on 13 December 2012 by moofs

Answered by Honest John
Can't predict. There was some trouble but have not heard of any for a couple of years.
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