Removal of DPF system

I see that several companies are offering the removal of the diesel particulate filter system for the Volkswagen Passat, followed by a remap as a practical solution to DPF problems. Would you recommend...

Does my car have a DPF fitted?

I'm just about to purchase a 2007 Nissan X Trail 2.0 Dci, can you tell me if this model is fitted with a dreaded DPF? I believe that the 173bhp versions have one, but not sure about the 150bhp models...

Jag S Type diesel - a sensible used buy?

I am thinking about buying a used Jaguar S Type 2.7 Diesel with manaul gearbox if I can find a good one. Is this car a sensible used buy, and can you confirm whether any of the early models were in "pre-Euro...

Peugeot antipollution light problem?

I have a second hand 307 Peugeot which I bought last year June. Last week I let the fuel level run very low and due to this the "Antipollution fault" light came on; and caused the car to jerk. The warning...

My Mazda3 has erratic diesel consumption?

My 2010 Mazda 3, 2.2 diesel 185 bhp Sport can return 60 mpg on an extra-urban round trip of say 10 miles or so but should i make a few stops on the way, the fuel consumption goes up like there's a tap...

Will a new XC60 D5 have a DMF and DPF?

I have run a 2010 D3 Volvo XC60 auto for 30 months now on mainly short journeys with no DPF problems. I am thinking of changing to a new D5 manual. Is there any difference in likelihood of future DPF problems...

Issues with Fiat 500 Diesel

I have a Fiat 500 Diesel car, which is currently having white smoke coming from the exhaust. It is also over revving and the DPF warning light has come on a couple of times now. It is also asking for an...

DPF issues with my Jetta on St Helena?

I had my car - a Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI DPF - transported to St Helena and now it never exceeds 30mph. Following short trips the light on dash has come on. We have no sophisticated diagnostic tools so...

Changing from a Cee'd for lower mileages?

I have owned a '58 Kia Cee'd CRDi GS from new and have covered 39k miles. My annual mileage is decreasing yearly and is around 8k. I am very happy with the performance and economy of the car but would...

Should I remove my DPF?

I have driven my Laguna DCI GT for 12 months now and never seen the DPF regenerate. I have been told by my local Renault dealer that it only regenerates when the sensors detect it has become 50% blocked....