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  When should I service my Peugeot 308 SW? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Peugeot 308 SW. How often does it require a service?
• 207SW diesel 2008 - Changed habits 12 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  of a bottle of injector cleaner. Car has no DPF, done 85K miles. Possible explanations: Turbo? Faulty injector? Dirty diesel? Electronic problem ? Any suggestions?  I intend to monitor progress until needing more fuel, when I shall add some V-power, which usually has a detectable
• All modern cars - DAB Radios and No CD players 11 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  So this is progress ! DAB car radios , I have found have inferior sound to FM and most importantly constantly lose signal. The loss of a multi change CD player is also sadly missed. Electric handbrakes come next on my list of pet hates along with DPF shananagin s now on petrol as well as diesel
• 2009 1.9 Diesel - Citroen dispatch misfiring problems 29 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  it or not, by turning engine off, locking the car  waiting and then unlocking. The engine then starts and will go merry on it's way for a period of time. At a loss to know what's going on now. Garage has said car does not have a dpf and various bits have been changed including egr. Key is not original. Help!
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 2007 - 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 90bhp loss of power 7 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I have a 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 90bhp. It drives around town fine but when on the dual carriage way seems to lack power e.g. On a hill may need to drop to 4th or 3rd to maintain 60mph. This car wasn't fitted with a DPF and you can hear the turbo working. No error codes are found on computer. Any
• Ford Mondeo 1.8 Titanium - Mondeo 1.8 Titanium - general query 16 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  that I need to be aware of that people have had – DPF’s dual massflywheels etc etc
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  Buying a Ford B-Max - petrol or diesel? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for?
• Mazda 3 185bhp 2.2 diesel - Fuel Consumption 4 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  extremely erratic. I always drive sedately (1000 rpm) but occasionally drive on higher revs to clear the dpf. The car has only done 18000 miles anyway. Recently I've noticed the car pulling even with my foot off the accelerator pedal.
• VW Polo Bluemotion - diesel particulatefilter cleaner 2 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All, when I bought my VW Polo Bluemotion I did frequent short tips for the first few weeks and did get the DPF light several times. I have since gone on to a long commute and it's all fine now, but I may at some point move closer and am a bit worried that say 30 min trips (mainly
• Audi A3 Sportback - audi a3 sportback replacement 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have had this car for three years and like it. However, I have had some problems recently - a new ABS sensor (£450) and seemingly random EMS lights. It has done 37k miles. I am wodering about a change to a similar size of car. If I went for the 1.8 petrol I would avoid the DPF issues I
• Renault Megane III 1.9dci - Access to oil filter 21 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me onthe best way to remove the filter on the F9Q engine (with DPF) on my 2010 Megane?  I can see it clearly from the top but it sem burrried under lots of bits!  Also is it safe to use an oil extractor on this engine - when I push the dipstick in I feel some
• 207 hdi - 207 hdi 1.6 smoking 30 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  hi all ive a 56plate 1.6 16v hdi which has been fairly reliable upto yesterday the egine starts great, no odd smoke on start up , turbo was replaced and dpf removed/decoded from the ecu 2 weeks later , ive noticed im getting what looks like blue smoke swirling from my rear exhuast
• Biggest regression on manufacturers' model change? 26 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  ranges rather than general technological developments such as DMFs, DPFs or catalytic converters. Examples mentioned in Avant's post include: BMC 1100 to Allegro (which should have been a British Golf with a hatchback) Alfasud to Alfa 33 Peugeot 205 to 206 and 306 to 307 Saab 900 (pre-GM) to 9-3
• Silly speed limit increments 3 May 2009 (Forum)
  as a '68 Charger or chug along in third and budget for a new DPF every few weeks? Why not 25mph? While we're at it, why not have 35mph, 45mph and 55mph (35 being a sensible urban speed that doesn't make you feel like you're standing still) and 55 instead of 50 will be better for fuel economy
• My question to an MP regarding Bio-diesel - Reply! 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  .   4 November 2010 E-9096/2010 WRITTEN QUESTION by Syed Kamall (ECR) to the Commission Subject: Diesel particulate filter (DPF
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  What's the best second-hand long wheelbase van? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand long wheelbase van such as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master and want advice as to the best make for reliability,...
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  I'm looking for an economical, reliable vehicle to transport school pupils - what do you suggest? 14 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm the Business Manager of a Special School in Kent. Our older students regularly go out on short trips in small groups to improve their life skills and...
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  Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing...
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  Should I get a new Mondeo diesel? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0 litre Mondeo diesel Powershift which is only doing around 6000 miles per year.I have never had a problem with the DPF over 33,000 miles of...
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  Problem with car bought 2 months ago 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi HJ, let me know your favourite charity and I'll bung a few quid if you can advise me. Bought a Volvo S40 1.6D, Dec 07 model, 38k miles from an Evans...