Tag: DPF
Innovations in Diesel Particulate Filter Technology: The Future of Emission Control
Diesel engines, known for their efficiency and power, have long been a staple in various...
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DPF Guides – Can I Drive with the DPF Warning Light On?
Most modern diesel vehicles are equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to reduce...
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Skoda Octavia Mk4 DPF / GPF Filter cleaning – Diesel / Petrol
Despite the Skoda Octavia Mk4 only hitting forecourts last year, we’ve already seen reports...
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VW “Dieselgate” emissions fix failures: What happens after your 24 months trust building measures are up?
It’s been over 3 years since we blew the lid on the VW Group refunding some owners after...
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Our top 5 tips on looking after your diesel car’s DPF during lock down
Since your diesel particulate filter’s health relies on usage to burn off all that nasty...
Read MoreThe VW DIESELGATE emissions fix survey results are in after 3000 responses
Its been over two years since we invited owners affected by the VW Emissions fix to fill out our VW Emissions Fix survey, after a whopping 3,041 responses – the final results are in. Before we dive into the details, here...
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Skoda Octavia VRS Petrol and diesel MK3 / FL buyers guide <2013
With prices of the mighty MK3 Octavia VRS becoming more affordable every day, the market for...
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Leaked internal Skoda document shows Octavia VRS MY19 changes DPF & OPF
In the quest to upgrade my 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS diesel to a shiny new 245BHP petrol wagon, I...
Read MoreVAG DPF (VW): Which OBD2 II ELM327 Dongle should I use? Bluetooth / Wifi?
We’re big fans of the VAG DPF app (full review coming very soon) its a great tool for tracking DPF regeneration and soot loading – the problem is we’re constantly being asked which dongle to choose. There...
Read MoreYour emissions “fixed” VAG VW Audi Skoda Seat could be worthless / unsalable
Not wanting to kick owners whilst they are down but we feel there’s a question which needs to be raised: Who in their right mind would buy an emissions fixed VAG VW / Audi / Skoda / Seat? We already know that the...
Read MoreHow long until the VW VAG Emissions fix claims it’s first victim?
As the media attention hots up around the so called VW VAG emissions “fix”, one aspect that has been greatly overlooked is the danger that failing vehicles pose on our roads. We’ve been contacted by a...
Read MoreVolkswagen get the green light from US regulators to sell “fixed” diesel vehicles
Over in the US, Volkswagen have been given the green light to “flog” their fleet of “fixed” diesel vehicles by the EPA. In what seems as a massive turn around by US regulators, VW have been given...
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