Can I remove the DPF from my Renault Laguna?

I have been having problems with the DPF on a Renault Laguna diesel. I have had it regenerated twice and now someone has suggested having it taken out. I have looked on the internet and found numerous...

Is my Jaguar XF about to suffer a DPF problem?

I have just read your comments on diesel particulate filters and am a little concerned as I have a 2010 Jaguar 3.0d XF Premium Lux which I bought new, and I was never advised that the DPF could cause problems....

Which modern manual diesel MPV doesn't have a DPF or DMF?

I have not once had a diesel engine related problem despite having diesels since 1985. In an attempt to preserve this record, the replacement for my 2007 Citroen Berlingo must not have either a DPF or...

Can I get a diesel MPV without a DPF or DMF?

I have not once had a diesel engine-related problem despite being a diesel driver since 1985. In an attempt to preserve this record, I want to replace my 2007 Berlingo with a diesel which doesn't have...

Which reliable Ford should we buy as an all-purpose workhorse?

We would like to buy either a Ford Focus hatchback or estate or a 2008 Ford C-Max from British Car Auctions, where we have purchased several cars in the past. The car will serve as an all purpose workhorse...

Should I replace my 2007 Audi A3 now before it develops any expensive problems?

My present car is a 2007 Audi A3 SE 2.0 litre TDI automatic that I have had from new. I do limited mileage (total 25,000 currently) and have much enjoyed the solidity and the luxury (metallic paint, leather...

Is the Mazda 5 a suitable replacement for our Ford C-Max?

We're planning to replace our Ford C-Max, a 3-year-old 2-litre diesel, in the near future. It has great performance and economy and a good seating position, but we'd like less road noise and a smoother...

Should we buy a diesel Ford S-Max for the school run?

With three growing boys, we would like to buy a nearly new Ford S-Max Auto but the garage says that most of these are diesel. It will mainly be used for a 10-mile school run. Would this be a major problem...

DPF not fitted as standard on 2009 Volkswagen Golf

In your recent reply to my question over my car having a DPF fitted, you replied it most probably did have one. So I emailed my VIN number to VW and my 1.9dci, 09 reg Golf plus is not fitted with a DPF...

Looking to replace my 2011 Skoda Octavia with a petrol car to avoid DPF problems - what do you suggest?

I have an 8000 mile 2011 Skoda diesel Octavia estate but now no longer do the miles needed to avoid DPF problems. I need a car (not necessarily an estate, but I wouldn't mind another) to cope with golf...