Honda iDtec DPF problems

I'm reading about quite a few DPF problems on the 2008 onward Honda Accord. Drivers seem to get a blocked DPF warning message and then even if they do a motorway run it wont go off, and that forces them...

In-law manifold

One of your readers letters extolled the virtue of running older cars. Like you, I remember when I was young and had little money. I ran old cars and can’t forget the grief they gave me. Never again. I...

Should I buy a petrol or a diesel?

I really like the look of the Vauxhall Insignia and have test driven one at my local dealer; however, the salesman has told me about DPFs, which are now fitted to all new diesels. He said with my mileage...

Used car warranty - what does it cover?

I recently purchased a 2006 Audi A4 Avant quattro £8500. It was 34 days ago, and as of two days ago, the DPF light has come on and won't go off. And now the glow plug lights are flashing, and the car...

Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light

The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes and the light should clear. Tried this with...

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...

DPF faulty or not?

My son has had one of these for about 4 months and I am bitterly regretting the advice I gave him to buy a diesel. The car is 08 and about 80k, has run without problems, no warning lights, suddenly cut...

Am I doing enough mileage for my DPF?

Will weekly runs of 20 miles out, two hours rest, and 20 miles back be enough to burn off diesel particulates. The rest of the week the car does 8-10 miles daily, and once a year 1500 miles, with 10 days...

Does my car have a DPF?

My car is powered by a Volkswagen 140bhp diesel engine, code BRT. I need to know whether this engine has a DPF. The reason is that the oil is Volkswagen-spec 50501 if not, but 50700 if it is. Seems to...

Is a a 58-plate KIA Cee'd fitted with a DPF?

I am looking to buy a 58-plate Kia cee'd 1.6 CRDI LS estate. It will mainly do daily trips around town for 15 mins or so, so we are put off by the diesel particulate filter info on the internet. I asked...