What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Ask Honest John

Most recently answered petrol particulate filters questions
Do petrol cars have particulate filters which can clog? I have a Hyundai i30 2018. A light came on the dash board and when I took it to the workshop they said its particulate filter so I have to run it...
I am a bit confused regards the fitting of particulate filters in petrol engines. I noted on your site the following. "Petrol particulate filters were first introduced in 2016 here in the UK. They have...
I've thinking of changing my car, one possible buy is a Vauxhall Corsa. On looking through the technical specifications on the dealer's website for a 22 plate car it states the cars have particulate filters....
I purchased a 2018 petrol Ford Focus, changing from a diesel Focus as I had reduced my mileage. Recently, a warning message has appeared telling me that the particulate filter was full. My local Ford dealership...
I’m thinking of buying a used Toyota Corolla hybrid and I noticed it has a Gasoline Particulate Filter. I thought only diesels had this type of filters?
I have just bought a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost and an audible warning is intermittently sounding. A warning flashes up on the dash but disappears before I can read it. Any ideas?
We have a Fabia TSI automatic and live in a rural area so speeds are low and limited to 30mph for miles around. The auto keeps the revs as close to 1500 as it can so there is no way to drive at 2000rpm....
With the fitting of particulate filters to petrol cars are we likely to see the same issues with regard to short journeys and stopping the engine during regeneration?
I currently drive a diesel car fitted with a DPF which has not been a totally satisfactory experience. I am considering buying a petrol vehicle which I understand is fitted with a Particulate Filter. Am...
One of the problems with diesel engines for low mileage users is the clogging of DPFs. Petrol particulate filters now seem to be appearing, so are they likely to have similar problems?