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Skoda superb 2.0 diesel - Skoda Superb 2.0 spluttering at low rpm 1 Feb 2014 (Forum)
I bought my superb in May of last year with 50k on the clock. A few weeks after buying it it started spluttering at low rpm. Shortly after the DPF light came on. I naturally regenerated it but the fair came back. I had it regenerated at the garage and within 2 miles of the garage the problem -
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Powershift Titanium Auto 5 - Have I made a mistake buying an automatic diesel? 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
I bought this in May last year. Since then I have done 7000 miles, including approx two 30 mins journey per week, and the occasional long journey. I thought this would be enough to avoid DPF problems, but it looks like I need a new one. Clearly I have to fix but should I 1. Retain -
Any - Best LPG system and car 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
After many days of reading and deliberation I have opted to go down the LPG route. Reason being I heard diesel cars to have issues with DPF's and petrol cars just not giving me the best MPG for my needs. I do around 20K a year, mainly motorway mileage but I'm looking for advise -
VW Crafter - High Oil Consumption 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
We have a 2008 VW Crafter van, with 120K on the clock. Our DPF caused it to go into limp mode and it wouldn't regenerate, so the garage suggested removing it - which they did. We continued to see a lot of black smoke, and returned the van to the garage, who diagnosed a turbo issue -
Diesel Cars - HJ's Car Reviews 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
I enjoy reading HJ's reviews of cars which are comprehensive. I've been thinking of buying a diesel although my annual mileage does not justify it but i enjoy the power delivery. However I am put off by the problems logged with DPF, DMF, blown turbos, injector issues etc. and going -
Mazda CX-7 (2007 - ) - Engine emission at low revs 30 Jun 2010 (Forum)
, although they did say that the oil levels were high so have taken it back to the garage that serviced the car to rectify. The thing that concerns me is that I see nothing similar with other cars on the road. Have read the discussion thread on Mazda 6 DPF filter problems and am concerned that this could -
Mazda5 or Ford S-Max 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
on the reasonably frequent trips with extended family and friends. Has anyone got any thoughts on these models? I think we'd prefer to stick to petrol models (too many issues with DPFs on both of these) in either the sport/furano or titanium spec. Are there any alternatives to these (7 seats -
Mazda MPV - What's making that noise under the bonnet 12 May 2010 (Forum)
, it lasts for about ten minutes or until you turn off the engine. It happened this morning and I stopped to check that it wasn't the radiator fans coming on, and it wasn't. I know this car shares the same engine as the Mazda 6 which has the DPF regeneration thingimibob and I wondered -
Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 CDTi 120 Power Loss 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
but still virtually no power. Called Green Flag no fault codes found through their dignostics and when GF chap re-started after 30-45mins fault cleared. Questioned GF technician who was at a bit of a loss. Any suggestions/ advice would be appreciated. Car has no DPF. Run on non supermarket fuels. Proper -
I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back... -
If I get my oil changed at an independent garage, will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
With 5000 miles on the clock, my Land Rover Discovery Sport 150PS calculates that diesel dilution caused by active regeneration of the DPF is currently... -
Which van can carry 200lbs of equipment, has a full-size bulkhead and 2 rows of seats? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Please can you recommend the best choice of van (probably secondhand due to a limited budget) for my daughter's new fitness business? She needs to carry... -
Is my Nissan Qashqai engine failure linked to the 2013 recall? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
During a rainy drive, with family in the car, the engine on our 2011 (41,000 miles) Nissan Qashqai emitted an acrid smell - no smoke from the exhaust -... -
Gear change 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Litre diesel with DSG gearbox. Car has been faultless and I have experienced none of the reported "hesitation"... -
What's the best petrol family car with a large boot? 3 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have three children and would like a car that can give me good mileage but more importantly one with a big boot. I previously had a diesel and found... -
Ford Focus petrol particulate filter problems - what should I do? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is... -
The turbo on my diesel car needed replaced after just five years. Should the manufacturer contribute? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My five year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel has done 36,000 miles. The turbo failed, resulting in a garage bill of £1700. It was repaired by a local... -
Is there a mileage limit on a second-hand car beyond which it's more likely things will go wrong? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Would you say there's a mileage limit on a second-hand car beyond which it's more likely things will go wrong? In the old days, we used to reckon that...
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