Does a Panda have DMF/ DPF?

I'm thinking of buying a Fiat Panda 1.3 multijet. Do they have either a DMF or DPF?

Is a Touran diesel OK for stop/start traffic?

Given all you have said about diesels/particulate filters etc and their expense - if driving mostly short haul, stop start etc - what is a VW Touran 1.6 auto deisel like?

Burning smell from A3 diesel

I have a 2010 Audi A3 2.0TDI Sport with a low mileage (15000). I bought it from an Audi dealer just over one year ago. Earlier this year the engine management system warning light came on. The RAC came...

DPF Removal?

Have had many problems after the injector replacement under recall - DPF light constantly on and car often at the garage for regeneration - and then the DPF light comes back on after driving a few miles....

Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues?

Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves? The vehicle received positive reviews from James...

Downsizing from Avensis to Jazz

We wonder if we should downsize from our 54 reg Avensis diesel to a 1.4 Jazz to carry our golf clubs & electric trollies. Does our Avensis have the dreaded dual mass fly wheel & troublesome particulate...

Buying used 4007 - should DPF put us off?

We are considering buying a used Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi 156 SE 5dr - 74,500 miles, 07 plate, full Peugeot service history, local car. Recently serviced, has a few extras - parking sensors and leather, and...

New Mazda6 likely to have DPF issues?

I have owned a 2002 model Mazda 6 2.0 litre diesel for 96,000 miles. Never any trouble. I commute to work and use the car for business so almost every week I spend at least 2 hours on a motorway. So,...

Using the right oil to prolong DPF life

Please can you advise your readers to make sure the correct spec oil is being used in thier cars. I have a shiny 2012 Subaru Outback [Diesel]. Both the main dealer and the UK agents were unsure about...

Diesel cars - expensive problems due?

We have a 2005 Nissan X-Trail DCi Sport which has done 90,000 miles (we've had it since it was under a year old). After having a new turbo and intercooler under warranty after 2 years, it has been very...