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  Bought a car and the and the DMF has failed 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2005 Peugeot 307 Diesel. The car was brought recently with a 3 month warranty. Within 4 weeks and less than 1000 miles the DMF has failed. The...
• Skoda Superb - DMF Failing....2.0 TDI 1 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  the DMF, I havent had the vibration but I do find the gearbox is quite stuborn and doesnt like to be rushed. Whats your advice ready for the morning? Do you think its the DMF to? I feel so disheartened with it now etc Im seriously thinking about asking for a refund ive only put about 500 miles
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  Does my BMW 1 Series have a DMF? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does the BMW 1 Series (2009 2 litre petrol) have a dual mass flywheel? Present mileage 8550. If it does then when should I expect trouble? Genuine low...
• Mitsubishi Outlander - Could it be a failed DMF on a SST (Dual Clutch)?? 20 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  be irrelevant. It's been to 2 garages, the first a highly respected local independent diagnosed a faulty DMF, from the way it drives, and the rattle mentioned above, but then couldn't get a straight answer from Mitsubishi if it actually had a DMF, and if it did, would this cause an issue for the SST
• Pug 3008 2011 - 14 - Buying advice, 4 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  the auto boxes and i'm still a little wary of the automated manual boxes and the DMF/clutch, I still prefer the fluid flywheel arrangement. Is there anything I should be looking for on these and are the DMF's a problem on these?    
• Tyre pressure sensors.The new dpf /dmf ? 17 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I have read that all cars registered after 2014 have tyre pressure sensors. I have also read that these sensors have a life expectancy of 5 - 7 years...
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  Does the Ford Fiesta have a DMF? 25 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 125PS manual version fitted with a dual mass flywheel?
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  Changed from a DMF to a normal flywheel 1 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I went from a dual mass to solid flywheel but I still have a noise when the car is idle. Dip the clutch and it stops - the garage said it's cos I went...
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - DMF Failures 19 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I just came across this article from the Telegraph and note in it that HJ suggests 3 diesels - 2 Toyotas and 1 Ford. http://tinyurl.com/679psa HJ mentions...
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  Bangernomics reliable diesel needed. 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in need of a reliable diesel on a small budget of up to £1500. I'm afraid of a Golf (and to some extent of a Bora) due to possible DMF issues in this...
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  How can I minimise damage to my Jaguar X-Type 2.2D's dual mass flywheel? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  It is apparent that the dual mass flywheel and clutch is known to give problems with some drivers (including myself) with the Jaguar X-Type 2.2D, but this...
• Dual Mass Flywheel Problems - RAV 4 25 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I would appreciate if someone could tell me if DMF`s were introduced specifically to cope with the increased torque outputs of modern diesel engines, or are they also now fitted to petrol units. I ask because I am considering buying a 2005/2006 (old model) 2.0 litre petrol RAV 4, and have been
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  Limiting DMF damage? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What driving techniques (if any) would you advise to limit damage to Dual Mass Flywheels - I have a Freelander 2 (09 plate)?
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  Nissan Qashqai clutch judder 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Nissan Qashqai at 19,000 miles has clutch judder, from stationary and between gear changes. It does not appear on local or modest trips, but on...
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  Which engine for a Ford S-MAX? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm homing in on MPV for family (two adults and three growing kids) and have discounted Grand C-Max and Mazda5 in favour of S-Max on basis of needing the...
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  Do you think Audi will contribute to the cost of a new dual mass flywheel and clutch in my A3? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought an 2.0 TDI Audi A3 in 2005 and had a dual mass flywheel replaced under warranty after 36,000 miles in 2007. It's now out of warranty, has...
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  Rank Vectra 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI 120 as a taxi, purchased new. The dual mass flywheel was replaced under warranty at 42,000 miles, and has just been...
• 53/04 Ford mondeo tdci 130 zetec s - Starting Issues 8 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  it starts. The car currently has 130k on the clock. The DMF was done at about 90k. I can't remember if the starter motor  was changed when the dmf was done. Any thoughts on what may be the problem. Thanks.
• Audi A1 - Flywheel and clutch damage 25 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Dear All I've sadly fallen victim to dual mass flywheel issues on my 9 month old Audi A1.  I've lookeda round the internet and have discovered that DMF have been troublesome for all amnner of cars and warranties are not lived up to as the retailers blame it on driving style.  I
• Vauxhall Insignia - Weak Clutch? 14 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  the clutch and DMF failed.  Bill for £1680.  Anyone else with this problem on low mileage Insignias? Why the Insignia was awarded the 2009 "Car of the Year Award"? The more I read about VX faulty DMFs and clutches, the more I despair. Pity the senior management didn`t share