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Mechanical

How long can you drive with a DPF light on?

Every modern diesel car sold in the EU since 2009 has a DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter. This is located in the car’s exhaust system and designed to remove the…

By James Foxall21st August 202321st August 2023
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I want to downsize cars. Is the Audi A1 worth a look?

Small cars are getting ever more sophisticated and the Audi A1 is a brilliant example of this. Available in both three and five-door body shapes, it’s the upmarket alternative to…

By James Foxall8th September 202229th June 2023
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Mechanical

Why is my car suffering an engine power loss when I accelerate?

There are multiple reasons for any engine power loss. The modern car engine is a hugely complex thing as the image above shows. But chances are, any power loss is…

By James Foxall17th December 202015th January 2021

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