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  Does my VW California have a DPF? 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How do I found out if my 2011 VW California 2.0lt Diesel is fitted with a DPF?Because I am trying to sort out the recommended engine oil.
• Audi A4 - Audi A4 without DPF? 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a Audi A4 without the DPF's, May I ask when the Audi A4's started the DPF system on there cars? was  it 2005 onwards or before? I understand the eralier 1.9 TDI didnt have them?, I also hear the 1.9TDi's
• Missing DPF? MOT Fail 5 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Damned if you do, damned if you dont http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal--motoring-advice/2013-12/new-mot-rules-will-clamp-down-on-dpf-removal/ Might be burgeoning market for 'dummy' DPFs.....
• All - DPF Removal 1 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Anyone had their DPF removed? Instant MOT failure now apparently.
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  DPF damaged by bodyshop 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car on lease from Masterlease. Someone drove into it and hence it had to be picked up from my house by the bodyshop. When it was returned to me...
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  Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems? 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year...
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  Are there DPF problems with the Accord? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a Honda Accord Estate. Ideally I want a diesel for the economy, but having read many issues on DPF (diesel particulate filters)...
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  Can premium fuel prevent a DPF from clogging up? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that buying premium diesel will help prevent the DPF from blocking up as it has additives in it. Is this true or am I wasting my money?
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  Is there an alternative to replacing my Fiat Sedici's DPF? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Arnold Clark has confirmed that a new Diesel Particulate Filter for my Fiat Sedici 1.9 Multijet diesel will cost £3300, plus fitting. Is it cast in gold?...
• Buying a diesel car - DPF problems 13 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  A pity about DPF diesels. Brought to the market and sold to a largely unsuspecting public - and often unfit for the purpose of general use. It seems a scandal of manufacturers using the customer to complete testing. Many Motorists are currently selling a non DPF diesel - still
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  Will my Focus have a DPF? 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Ford Focus 1600 of about 2008/9 vintage. I understand that some of the diesel engines don't have a DPF filter. I presume that...
• Ford Focus - DPF question 26 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  With the first version on the dpf on the 2.0 tdci engine does it suffer from the same problems as these new dpf, i mean the short drive and regeneration issue? The version i have on my car needs the fluid topup every 37k
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  Jaguar XF - can I remove the DPF? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I keep getting a DPF warning light on my 2008 Jaguar XF. Can I have it removed and have the ECU remapped? I've found lots of websites offing this service....
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  Has my car got a DMF/ DPF? 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Ford Focus 09 1.8TDCi hatchback. Has this model got a DMF?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1997 DPF or not? 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi , I have a 2005 55 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI. Will this model have a dpf fitted as standard. If so what is the procedure for renewing the dpf and where on the car is it? Thanks.
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  When were DPFs introduced? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When were DPFs introduced?
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 115 - DPF on new Focus 22 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hello all, We have ordered a new Focus MK3 (2011) and would like to know which DPF the Focus will be fitted with. I know that it will either be the Eolys fluid dpf or the newer C-DPF but I'm not sure as the new 1.6 TDCi 115 is basically a revised version of the 109 TDCi.  I
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  Are diesel DPFs evolving to the point where problems are disappearing? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read your recent comments about certain vehicle models appearing to be DPF trouble-free. Is this because they have markedly different...
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  Is a DPF essential? 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A warning about particle filter failure has started to show up intermittently. My garage tells me it needs replacing but there is possible chance that...
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  Is this DPF failure linked to my injectors? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 57 plate Passat 11 months old from main dealer, a Volkswagen demonstrator, serviced by them since. I have had major problems since day 1:...