The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it?

I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they seemed to sell one car at a time from home but traded...

Does my Land Rover Freelander have a DPF?

I keep hearing about the problems you get with diesel particulate filters if you make lots of short car journeys from cold. Can you tell me if the Land Rover Freelander TD4 ES 2002/2003 models have these...

Dies foolish things?

I have owned a Jaguar S Type from new since October 2003 and am now considering changing to a new XF Premium Luxury 3.0 diesel. I have never thought Diesel before but a salesman tells me that 9 out of...

Particles of association

I have a 2008 model Volvo V70 D5 SE, and I recently received a recall notice from Volvo regarding diesel fuel getting into the sump oil during a DPF regeneration event, and possibly causing the engine...

What does 'Unblock Diesel Filter' mean on my Citroen C5?

Please can you confirm what 'Unblock Diesel Filter' means on my Citroen C5? My local garage (non-franchise) state that they have checked and can't see why this fault is being notified on the dashboard....

Which is the best fuel-efficient family car?

I need to replace my Volvo S80 and have been looking at the new, very fuel-efficient diesel engine cars (Blue Motion, Greenline, Volvo Drive-e etc). But the problems with DPFs and dual mass flywheels are...

Where can I get a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra? I want to replace my EGR valve.

Where can I find a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0-litre diesel? I'm trying to see the pipework for the EGR system. My local Vauxhall dealer wants nearly £400 plus fitting for an EGR valve, and...

Would adding used cooking oil to my Skoda's diesel tank damage my engine?

I'm keen to recycle as much as possible, but my local council provides no cooking oil recycling facility, and it seems crazy to me to put large bottles of oil in the bin for landfill. Would adding used...

Any ideas why my Ford Mondeo is losing power?

I have a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCi 2-litre. The glow plug light is flashing and it is losing power. Any ideas?

My Skoda Superb's oil pump has failed - should Skoda cover the repair?

I purchased a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI brand new from a dealer in 2007. The car is now out of warranty. After I bought it I later found out that the model in question had an oil pump issue, and with 38,000...