How often should my DPF need regeneration?

How often should DPF regeneration occur? I bought a new Vauxhall Corsa in November 2012, 2 days after having the car and only driving about 10miles the DPF light came on. Most of my journeys are short,...

Does my Pathfinder have a DMF and DPF?

I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 TDI, first registered in March 2006. Does it have a dual mass flywheel and DPF?

Will the new Civic have DPF issues?

I'm looking to purchase new vehicle and was curious about the new Honda Civic 1.6 diesel - in the Honda dealership I was told that even though I only do a majority of short journeys and a maximum of 10,000...

Ford Kuga has an engine warning light after 870 miles

My Ford Kuga is 3 weeks old and has 874 miles on. it now has an Engine Malfunction light and the car will not exceed 40 miles an hour. It has been back with the dealer for eight days and they do not know...

Does my Focus have a DPF?

I have just bought a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Style 90. There is no mention of a DPF on any of the documents I have. Please could you advise, as there is so much conflicting information out there?

How to fix a 307's worn our DPF?

I have a Peugeot 307 SW HDI, bought new, 2002 or 2003 (not ex fleet!). 83,000 miles. I know the DPF needs dealing with but can a local service centre clean the filter as I certainly don't want a Peugeot...

Buying a new Zafira - should I worry about my DPF?

We have decided to change our Zafira GSI and have just ordered a Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTI. I read your column at the weekend and the diesel particulate issue cropped up, causing me great concern around £2000...

Nissan Note 1.5 dci - does this engine have a diesel particulate filter?

Does this engine have a diesel particulate filter?

Looking for a late car without a DPF

Currently looking to replace a 53 Plate Mazda 6 with a similar car. Have found a local Mazda 6 2.2d TS2 with 35,500 miles on clock. I do around 12,500-15,000 miles a year. We have driven the car and...

Buying a new SUV

I would like to buy a nearly new Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe automatic - I do about 11,000 miles a year, with some regular 150 mile runs. However I am aware of the DPF, DMF and EGR problems you have...