In view of the Volkswagen scandal could I claim for the DPF?

Last year I had to have the DPF replaced at a cost of around £900. In light of the Volkswagen scandal, is it likely I will be able to claim this back? After receiving a letter confirming my vehicle is...

Does my Kia have a DPF?

We have just bought a 2010 (10 plate) Kia Sportage with only 15000 miles on the clock, but we cannot find any specific reference to a DPF being fitted or to a warning light on the dashboard. Will it have...

Which diesel compact SUVs do not have a DPF?

I am now 70 and looking to the future I am thinking of buying a compact SUV for easier access. Looking from these cars - Skoda Yeti, Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Audi Q3 and Nissan Qashqai - do they have...

DPF Problem

The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed to the letter reset the regeneration system but...

Vauxhall Combo lacking power

My van runs okay but is lacking power when accelerating. When the engine revs increase there is a warning light that comes on and the power fades.

DPF regeneration

I have a 2015 CLS 350 CDI. My concern is the DPF having read your column for a while. Even at speeds beyond legal limits, with the nine speed gearbox, it barely revs beyond 1750 rpm. As most of my mileage...

DPF and fuel consumption

I had a DPF filter regeneration last week at an authorised dealer garage and I have noticed increase of fuel consumption from around 11 l/100 miles to 17 l/100 miles. Is that normal? If not what they could...

Loss of power in a Mitsubishi Outlander

Our Outlander occasionally loses power at 60-80mph, no warning lights on dash and problems clears when engine is switched off and back on again. Any ideas please? Many thanks

Avoiding DPF on Qashqai

Is there an easy way to be sure that the car I am looking at has the pre dpf engine set up? Given the fact that this engine has a dpf from mid 2010 is it better to buy a 2009 N-tek rather than a 2010 Acenta....

Vauxhall Zafira DPF issues

I recently had a problem with the DPF on my 2007 1.9 CDTI Vauxhall Zafira, which resulted in dealership recommending a full replacement DPF part. I sourced a new aftermarket replacement part which Vauxhall...