Will a pick-up's DPF be okay with mostly short trips?

I currently have a BMW 1 Series diesel that has a DPF fitted. I drive two daily trips of 15 miles with quite a bit of traffic. Over six years of ownership, I have not currently had any DPF issues but am...

I do 25,000 miles a year - is a hybrid a good choice?

I do around 25,000 miles per year and am looking for a new vehicle. Much of my mileage is long distance (four trips each weekend of 90 miles) but travel during the week is often short commutes to work...

All modern diesels have DPF problems if used for short journeys but are some makes worse that others?

All modern diesels have DPF problems if used for short journeys but are some makes worse that others?

Should I avoid buying a diesel?

I'm thinking of buying a diesel again. The one I'm interested in has the latest Euro 6d-TEMP compliant engine/exhaust system. What life expectancy do you think these latest diesels have in terms of legislation,...

I have £12k to replace my aging E-Class Estate - what reliable, diesel Estate do you suggest?

I currently have a 2011 Mercedes E250 CDI Estate, which has nearly done 100,000 miles. I do around 24,000 miles a year, mainly commuting on B roads to my business. I use it to carry stock between two shops...

What is the best automatic diesel car for taxi use?

What is the best automatic diesel car for taxi use please?

Are engine revs raised during DPF regeneration?

Are engine revs raised during DPF regeneration on a Nissan Qashqai?

I bought a used SEAT that I discovered had the emissions fix - can I return it?

I have just bought a 2014 SEAT Alhambra from a franchised dealer. Just after the deal was done I found, on the discovery of a 'complementary Adblue' record (gesture of goodwill following re-map), that...

My car has been sat for six years with some diesel in the tank - should I drain it before starting it?

I have had a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI sitting on the drive for the last six years with some diesel fuel in the tank. Now I am about to restart using the car again, do I have to drain out the old fuel...

What's the best diesel on a £5000 budget?

I'm looking for a used car with a £5000 budget but it needs to be a diesel as I'm covering 1400 miles per month. I'd prefer an automati0. What do you recommend?