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I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no?
I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no with having a DPF?
Asked on 3 October 2019 by andy
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Yes, it's a no no. A petrol, hybrid or electric car is better suited to short journeys.
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