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UK Advertising Standards Agency bans advert for DPF removal by Bristol based Avon Tuning
The UK ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) has banned an advert by a Bristol based garage Avon Tuning advertising misleading (and illegal) DPF removal services. The advert as seen on the Avon Tuning website claims that their DPF removal service is a "cost...
Volvo diesel 1.6 2.0 DPF Filters FAQ Regeneration
As is often the case, our vehicle specific diesel particulate filter FAQs for help are published after a heart felt plea for information and a shoulder to cry on. This time it's a close friend who has been gifted a post Christmas present in the form of...
Keep safe this winter with our top 5 tyre tips
With winter fast approaching it’s never been so important to make sure your tyres are in tip top condition. Not so long ago you were limited to your local tyre fitter but the internet has opened up a whole new market, helping you get the best price for your tyres. One...
How to use a manual DPF regeneration button / switch FAQ
Not a day goes past without some form of DPF tweet, email or message from fellow motorists suffering at the hands of a clogged filter. Normally its the same old thing but yesterday I got an email that broke the trend. I found a button that looks just like this - what...
Is it the beginning of the end for diesel? Renault mulls a halt to diesel engines in their EU lineup
The quirky French car maker Renault may stop offering diesel cars in most of it's European line up. Although it's not been officially announced the move has been attributed to the cost of ensuring the archaic diesel engine continues to conform with ever...
Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi diesel DPF / Owner’s Manual – Regeneration FAQ
You might already know that I was once the proud owner of a 2008 Nissan Qashqia +2 Tekna (it's pictured above). It was fully loaded, comfortable and practical - overall a great family car. Unfortunately it was plagued with DPF issues which ultimately lead to its...
Review: Skoda Octavia 3 iii Canton Sound System (Estate VRS)
Since my first car (a 1985 Fiesta 1.1 Ghia) I've always been a keen car audio enthusiast. Now we're not talking H&K or Bose level stuff but just making sure I have a well rounded sound with a bit of bass thrown in. This has often resulted in a mismatch pair of 10...
Skoda Octavia ii 2004 – 2013 Inc VRS Diesel Particulate Filter DPF – Owner’s Manual – Regeneration FAQ
As many of you know, I'm the proud owner of a 2015 diesel VRS estate. Lucky for me Skoda and the VAG group in general have ironed out many of the DPF issues that plagued earlier cars. My article regarding the Octavia iii 3 DPF was very popular so I've put together...
London Diesel owners face £10 daily ‘toxicity’ charge
London's Mayor wants to impose a "toxicity" charge to drivers of older diesel cars driving in the capital. The charge is being considered to help deter drivers of older diesel cars from the UK capitol. The new charge would apply to cars, vans and lorries with diesel...
Our top 10 tips for getting the most from your Dash Cam
So you've taken the first step in protecting you against bogus insurance claims and unsuspecting wild life but there are a few pointers that can really help you make the most of your newly installed dash cam. See below our top 10 Dash cam tips and cover yourself in...