How long do I need to drive at speed to get the DPF to regenerate?

I owned an Evoque that had issues with the DPF. But when a diesel flags up that the DPF needs a regen, how long time or distance wise do you have to get it on a motorway/dual carriageway before the fuel...

Which diesel car is least likely to give DPF problems?

I do about 12,000 miles a year, mostly short runs with occasional motorway long hauls. I know most (if not all) modern diesels have DPFs which can give problems. But I like diesels because of the relaxed...

My Passat diesel's fan stays on after I switch off the engine - is this related to the DPF?

I have a Passat Estate diesel and have read your comments regarding the problems of the DPF. On a couple of occasions recently the engine fan has continued to run after a short journey. Since then I have...

DPF and increased oil consumption, will cleaning the DPF fix the problem?

I have a BMW X18D. The vehicle is consuming oil. There are no leaks so the oil is being burned into the engine. The DPF light has now come on. My mechanic informs me that the DPF is getting so hot that...