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• Auto load lugger 10 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  a lot of rubbish to the tip. It's also be great for our camping trips too! I think we could get 7-8k for our astra and I don't really want to throw much more into the pot as this car will probably get ruined, but it'll save us a lot in skips! I'm reluctant to get a diesel because of the DPF
• Snake oil that seems to work! V Power + Nitro 5 May 2017 (Forum)
  I've used the odd tank of premium diesel for years but since the VW scandel I've used more of it and for the last few months nothing but V Power+Nitro diesel. Over time a couple of things have changed. Firstly my DPF is not doing any active regenerations, none in 2500 miles, this is my
• VW Golf MK6 - DSG gearbox 13 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  So I took my car in as it had the DPF light on which they managed to fix for 80. While doing this they told me they thought my gearbox which has only 40k on had a bearing issue. I hadnt noticed any issues noise or problems getting in gear however it is automatic. This went on for a whole day
• Ford Focus - Unhappy with work Carried out by Garage 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I am unhappy with the work carried out by an RAC approved garage after my Focus brokedown. They replaced the EGR and carried out a forced regen of the dpf, they handed the car back to me and it was smoking excessively. I was told that the excessive smoke was down to excess DPF fluid
• Kia Sedona 1.5 Diesel - May I have your views please 26 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Been offered a Sedona . 2008 , 60 k miles FSH , one owner £1500 Understand it doesn’t have a DPF but the road tax is high ? Looks nice but maybe “ All that glitters ?” Not much on HJ reviews so I would be grateful for your views and opinions.  
• a4 - audi 1.9 tdv 25 May 2017 (Forum)
  Does anybody know what tdv is?, if you compare a A4 1.9 115 05 reg, with the same 56 reg the latter one is...tdv, but both are euro 4, the earlier one is 154 k/gm, latter is 152 k/gm. With just 2 k/gm difference, that cannot be a DPF on the latter? Can anybody shed any light
• The fear factor - cars 13 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Because of the costs involved in repairing a modern car outside of warranty, are my friends right in getting rid of their astra diesel? Gearbox failure, needs clutch, exhaust dpf and a major service required plus brakes and tyres. Car is 5 years old due mot, they can get a good deal
• For all-Thanks - Something I would like to say 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Having enjoyed the forum for some time, I am very pleased that I have been reading it. Many many of the comments are helping me to shape my future choices, and those comments a few years ago abou DPf''S and other "pollution devices and DMF's etx have been really useful.
• BMW 520D E60 2006 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - REPLACMENT COST 3 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi The iDrive is suggesting the DPF will need changing soon.  Can someone let me know what I should be expecting to pay for this job please? I seem to be seeing widely varying costs for the parts and also not sure how many hours labour this usually is. Thanks, Adam
• Peugeot 407 - peugeot 407 facelift any good 20 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, Am looking at a 407 2.0 hdi facelift and am woundering did peugeot fix any of the failings of the older model such as ball joints, centre console display,dpf, tyre ppressure sensors etc. I had a 407 in 2005 and did love the car but was troublesome. Your advice
• Main dealer advises not to buy their new cars 22 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Enquiring about the whole range of diesels - advised best not to buy any of them due to DPF`s and wifes ultra short journey use. Top marks for honesty from the sales guy - who consulted the service manager while I was on the phone. But what a choker for a desperate industry that needs to sell new
• Petrol or diesel 7 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  will be about 5000 but they will all be long enough to regenerate a DPF.  Any thoughts/advice very welcome.
• Toyota Rav 4 2.0 diesel 65 place 2WD - May I have your views 21 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Too late to buy a friends Rav 4 which was traded in for 11500 and is for sale at 15000. With 44k miles Intended use is for urban work with very little fast runs. With problems reported with the Dpf on HJ reviews doesn't look promising. Grateful your views?
• 10 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Why don't manufacturers use the engine management system of diesel cars to alert the driver when DPF regeneration is in progress,with a message advising that the engine should be kept running until it is completed? Similarly, when a turbo has been running under heavy load, the EMS could intervene
• Ford Mondeo - mondeo knocking noise 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  hi after driving 30 miles or so, when stopped at a junction i get a knocking noise from under the front of the car in the dpf area. it sounds like a flap trying to open but keeps flipping shut again. the car runs perfect, no codes or messages and pulls away fine and then may not do
• Ford Focus Estate 2008 1.6 tdci - VNT melting and going in the turbo 10 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Have aa Ford Focus 2008 and the car recently melted the 4th turbo in less than a year. The main problem is with the vnt that gets deformed and loose, and eventualy hits the turbo breaking its metallic "wings". It has been recently remaped with dpf off and egr off with a added 24hp
• ask honest john - missing info 15 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  http://vans.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/70791/dpf-regen-notice   Dear honest john, the current shape (both pre and current facelift) Fiat Doblo and presumably the identical Opel / Vauxhall Combo does (aa light comes on the dashboard).   From memory
• Volkswagen T5 Camper / Van - PD Engines ? 30 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  & 102PS). I want to avoid DPF's and later versions (BXE?) Any help welcome.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Diesel Particulate Filters? 11 May 2013 (Forum)
  Does the current model Berlingo Multispace have a DPF? I think they started in 2008 and wondered if the early models might not have them as my mileage would not suit a car fitted wiith one but I still want a diesel so might have to look at the earlier model. Any owner comments
• FIAT Doblo - To Doblo or not to Doblo? 20 May 2010 (Forum)
  I have an 08 Doblo 1.3 multijet but am having problems with the DPF, mainly because I do lots of short journeys. Otherwise it is great! Should I trade in for a new petrol Doblo whilst my current one has some value or stick with my 1.3 diesel? Tempted by 0% finance and put off my