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Problems with your Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust emission regulations have required diesel powered cars to be fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF, since 2009, with the aim of reducing the sooty particulates in cars exhaust emissions. Though these devices are effective in their aim, you may find your driving style causing problems as sooty deposits build up and potentially clog the filter. The DPF needs to periodically burn off the sooty deposits in a process called regeneration and if this is not working properly, you may find the DPF warning light coming on as the filter becomes full and blocks the exhaust. There are two kinds of regeneration, passive and active. Passive regeneration of the DPF occurs at high exhaust temperatures, such as during motorway driving at high speeds. Obviously, cars that only do...
Premium car diesel
petrol. Now, you usually have the choice between standard and premium diesel but which should you go for? Modern diesels are king when it comes to fuel economy but can paying more per litre actually save you money? The fuel manufacturers boast various claims for their premium fuels, mainly that they increase fuel economy and keep vital engine parts clean. Detergents in the fuel help to clean the engines injectors which fire the fuel into the combustion chamber at incredibly high pressure and their proper operation is vital for good performance and economy. As such, premium diesel could help keep injectors in good condition but most experts suggest that heavy deposits on injectors can only be removed with specialist sonic cleaning tools- something to be aware of with older vehicles....
Know the law on child seats
The law on car seats is actually very clear however there are a lot of people who don’t realise or simply don’t follow the government guidelines that are enforceable through law. The most up to date guidelines on which seat is appropriate and safe for carrying your child can be found on the Gov.UK website. The seats are categorised according to age and weight of the child and the website states that all children under the age of 12 or under the height of 135cm must use a booster seat. There is some confusion around the exemption rules regarding a short unexpected journey, children over the age of 3 may travel without a child seat in these circumstances provided they wear an adult seatbelt. Children under the age of 3...
Petrol or Diesel Cars
Some people would say it comes down to preference, but really the right choice can save you a lot of money. It’s easy to simply think that diesel gets the better MPG, but with modern petrols that may not always be the case – emissions have fallen far faster, and published MPGs grown much quicker, on petrol cars then they have on diesels. You only have to look as far as Ford and VWs small capacity, high output engines to see that. With a coming swing towards taxing the noxious gases rather than purely CO2, diesels are increasingly a more costly option. Add into the mix that driving these days is much more stop and start, to which a petrol engine – or even, one supplemented by an electric drivetrain...
Best deals on new cars
If you are looking to buy a new car then you should read this first. I have put together this brief guide to help people make an informed choice when it comes to choosing the new vehicle they wish to buy. Many manufacturers are now offering great deals on new cars including 0% finance offers, free insurance and free servicing. Theses offers can look very enticing at first but you should always spend a little time working out the total value of the package that they are offering to be able to compare it to others. I would strongly recommend in researching the prices of nearly new cars. For a car to be classed as brand new it needs to have not been registered prior to the customers purchase. As...