by Karl Dyson | Nov 5, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
As you may have seen from my ramblings on our Twitter account and our Forum, I’m now the proud owner of a 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS Combi TDI 184 (DSG). As with all Euro5 and Euro6 diesel cars it’s equipped with a dreaded diesel particulate filter to help...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 5, 2015 | Car Sales
Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have shown that last month (October) saw new UK car registrations drop by 1.1% compared to last years figures. These figures mark the first dip in new car registrations for a record 43...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 28, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
An investigation by the Independent has revealed that over 1000 UK garages, back street mechanics and tuning firms are offering DPF removal services. Official figures show that Air pollution caused by diesel cars (diesel particulates) have been linked to 29,000 deaths...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 20, 2015 | Car Sales
The number of new car sales in the UK has risen steadily since 2012 and it is showing no signs of stopping. It has been predicted that the UK automotive industry will break industry records by the end of the decade, with experts claiming annual production will hit a...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 19, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
Diesel cars have come a long way in a very short time. Not that many years ago “performance” diesel cars were simply unheard of. With the introduction of smarter fuelling, injection and turbo-charging systems it’s not uncommon to see modern diesel...
