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I bought our 2007 Audi A3 diesel new when I anticipated an annual mileage of 10-15,000. This has not materialised and we currently do approximately 7000. Having already done 25,000 miles, should I trade...
Can you tell me if the 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2-litre has a particulate filter and, if so, might this be a problem?
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According to Mazda this can cause a warning light to come on...
I took delivery of a new Skoda Fabia TSI / DSG 77kw a month or so ago, and have driven around 450 miles since. Then, yesterday, the car stopped suddenly for no reason and the display showed 'Engine fault:...
Family members are the victim of the diesel particle filter fiasco. They have a '56 registered Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDtI SRI150 with 40,000 miles on the clock. They drive regularly from Lancashire to Norfolk,...
I would like to buy a used Jaguar X-Type 2.0-litre diesel estate with full leather seats. Do I need to worry about the expense to replace clogged particulate filters? What is the advantage of the Euro...
My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for the school run, each trip being about 2.5 miles...
I have a 2007 Astra Twintop diesel with 51,000 miles that I love, apart from a recent problem with the emissions warning light frequently lighting up. About eight weeks ago this happened on the way home...
I am looking at the Fiat 500 1.3 diesel Lounge. The best price I have come up with is with through an online car supermarket. I've never bought a car this way before, is it recommended? I have tried my...
I'm thinking of getting a Nissan Navara, but I'm getting bad reports on them regarding engine failure. I'm looking at around an 04 or 06 reg. I would like your opinion please.
 

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