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I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light came on. I took it into the Ford garage we purchased...
I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and will need a vehicle that can comfortably tow 650 kilos....
A few weeks ago a reader recommended Platinum Plus treatment for DPF problems. I am unable to locate a supplier of this product. Can you please let me know the details of where I could purchase this product....
I am retired and drive less than 6000 miles a year in a 2.7-litre diesel Jaguar XF. You always advise that petrol is better than diesel for low mileage, but surely the length of journey time is a factor...
I purchased a Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet 2 years ago. During that time the car has been in and out of the garage for diagnostics, reputedly due to engine management lights. It has regular servicing but no one...
I am seriously considering the purchase of a high spec BMW 320d auto saloon F30. The car is eight months old, has covered 1300 miles and is an ex-Olympic fleet car. Assuming that the 1300 miles will have...
I have often read in your column of the shortcomings of diesel engines when used for frequent short runs, particularly the huge expense of replacing a DPF. I am in the process of a career change, becoming...
Our trusty 2004 Nissan X-Trail, at 160,000 miles, worries me and may need replacing. Whilst the engine is still sweet, there is a fuel judder at 1800rpm again. Last year we replaced the EGR, camshaft and...
Is the DPF in a VW Golf covered under warranty?
Car now in limp mode after the DPF did not regenerate. After doing what was recommended in manual, I took the car on a long drive at high revs. The dealership...
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