Diesel Particulate Filters – Great idea or expensive problem?

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Diesel Particulate Filters – Great idea or expensive problem?

Diesel Particulate Filters (more commonly known as DPF’s) are widely used on modern day diesel vehicles. They target the sooty particles that diesel engines produce. These can penetrate deep into the lungs and are seen as being responsible for an increase in heart and lung problems. With the introduction of Euro 6 Emissions Standards in... read more

MOT changes: My trade insider opinion

Many of the recent changes to the MOT test for cars and light vans relate to electronic systems. If you have a light on your dash it could now be that your car will fail its MOT test. So what does that mean- Well initially you will have to have a diagnostic check carried out... read more

MOT Test changes 20th March 2013

Today there are some 20 changes to the MOT test over all classes of vehicle. Some items that have been advisory can now be considered a failure and must be repaired before we can issue a pass. The items that affect most cars and vans are below; Headlamp levelling and cleaning devices when fitted for... read more

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Motor Marque MD, Mark Frankland regularly appears as an expert commentator on driving and car maintenance programmes on both the BBC and Channel 4.

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