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Can I use a diesel car for short trips?
I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time. I travel 6000 miles a year - would you foresee any problems?
Asked on 14 October 2013 by georgina
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Repeated short runs from cold will lead to problems with the diesel particulate filter. This is the wrong engine for low mileage use. Definitely do not pay a premium for the car's low mileage.
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