Do I drive enough miles a year for a diesel?

I'm looking to buy a Citroen C3 Picasso, it's a 2015 diesel, and I was worried I may not do enough miles in it to keep the DPF healthy. I'll be doing about 8000 miles per year and the majority of driving...

My van keeps cutting out - how can I fix DPF problems?

My son recently purchased a Peugeot 207 diesel van. Sometimes without warning the engine dies while he is driving. If he switches it of then on the particle filter warning light comes on but the car starts...

Is low annual mileage bad for diesel engines?

I refer to your advice about low mileage having an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters (DPFs). I feel you are combining low annual mileage with short journeys. My firm understanding is that diesel...

Does mileage affect diesel particulate filters (DPF)?

You recently suggested that low mileage has an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters. Low mileage has nothing to do with it. If I don’t regularly drive short journeys but give it a run on the motorway...

BMW 5 Series DPF issues - what should I do?

I have a 63 plate BMW 520D (F10)  Auto Efficient Dynamic version (Euro 6) As I drive a lot on motorway, the car has a high mileage, close to 180,000 miles. I had a "driven chain, check soon" message pop...

Can we reject a Mazda 3 for a DPF issue?

Four months since buying a 2014 Mazda 3 2.2-litre diesel and on the day of collection the DPF warning light came on. The garage has attempted to repair this but after several attempts the issue remains....

How can I fix the DPF fault on my Citroen C3 Picasso?

My Citroen C3 Picasso has completed 47,000 miles without anything major going wrong. But now I have a dashboard warning light saying "SERVICE" and a message which says "Engine Fault, Repair Needed". Just...

Will short journeys in a diesel car cause issues?

I have a 2014 Mercedes SLK diesel roadster. Will making multiple short journeys of 5-10 miles cause a problem with the exhaust system? If so, would some longer or faster journeys prevent the problem? If...

Why are diesel cars only recommended for high mileage drivers?

Why do car reviewers always recommend a petrol car for city drivers and a diesel car for those who do high mileage/motorway driving? If one gets more mileage from a diesel, isn't that vehicle a better...

How can I fix my Volkswagen Golf's DPF problems?

I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Plus diesel with approx 54,000 miles on the clock. It has a problem with the DPF (diesel particulate filter) light which comes on and then forces the car into limp mode. It...