Is the DPF on my Jaguar clogged?

My Jaguar regularly shows a red dashboard warning saying the diesel particulate filter is full. I'm told I should, at some point since the previous time it happened, have driven for at least half an hour...

Why has the turbo on my Ford Focus TDCI failed so early?

The turbo on my Focus TDCI failed and had to be replaced at a cost of £700. The mileage is 42,000. Why do turbos fail when an engine will make 200,000 miles? I have been advised that the cause is most...

I successfully sued Tesco for not labelling fuel pumps properly.

I poured unleaded petrol into my diesel Hyundai iLoad van a few months ago at Tesco, but luckily realised before starting the engine. I looked at the pump handles that were mostly covered in advertisements...

Is there a known fault with the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine?

I have heard that there is a known fault in the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, which I have in my 2008 Skoda Octavia, which causes it to cut out. Do you know about this and why there has not...

Why has my Clio suffered an expensive "pump break-up" fault?

I have a 2006 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel. I have been told I have "pump break-up" so metal particles are everywhere. I need two new injectors and two need overhaul, and also a new pump, pipes and the fuel...

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 X-Type's pre-existing fault covered by my warranty?

I would like advice on the following. I purchased a 2005 jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel in April 2011 with a standard three month warranty. Almost immediately I had starting problems with the car. Over the next...

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...

What symptoms are related to DMF failure?

My Renault Scenic dCI has a dual mass flywheel. With nearly 120,000 miles on the clock, what symptoms of impending DMF failure should I be looking or listening for?

Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil?

I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning sign on the dashboard. The car had problems with...