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Why don't salesroom staff do more to inform customers about the need to regenerate diesel DPFs?

I’m no great fan of the EU, but I think your reply to GR of Warrington blaming them for the clogging of particulate filters was a bit off the mark. Yes, the EU called for better street-level air quality...

Renault Kangoo

Brief story about Renault Kangoo 1.5 dci. Glow plug light comes on when driving, power reduces, sometimes slightly and then it gets worse - until 5mph is about all it will do! Not good for busy roads or...

Vauxhall Zafira

my Zafira has been playing up for a while now when its low on fuel in looses power only on a left turn. However it's been in 5 garages now and they haven't got a clue. It's a 1.6 fuel injected Zafira 1999...

What's the minimum annual mileage I should cover in my Land Rover Freelander 2 to avoid DPF problems?

I notice that you have mentioned the need for new diesel vehicles to do a yearly minimum mileage when fitted with a particulate filter. The other week you quoted "15,000 miles per year'". No one mentioned...

Where can I get an EGR valve gasket for my Volvo V70?

I can't find a gasket for the EGR valve next to the exhaust manifold on my 2000 Volvo V70. Would you know of a supplier that could assist me with this part?

My 2001 Vauxhall Astra won't start - any idea why?

I've got a problem with my 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SXI, which won't start in the mornings but will go with a push. Once started, if I turn it off will start again, but it takes time - the longer I leave...

Where is the EGR valve on my 2002 Peugeot 406 HDI?

Where can I get a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra? I want to replace my EGR valve.

Where can I find a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0-litre diesel? I'm trying to see the pipework for the EGR system. My local Vauxhall dealer wants nearly £400 plus fitting for an EGR valve, and...

Why won't my Vauxhall Vectra rev up?

I have a Y-reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRi. Can you tell me why it wont rev up?

Where do I order a replacement EGR valve for my Vauxhall Zafira?

I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol engine 51 plate. About a month ago the engine management light came on after I travelled about 150 miles, and a trustworthy garage that was recommended to me reset the...