Help! I was sold a car not suitable for the type of journey I do

EssexExile

When I was researching a new car a few years ago I got lots of glossy brochures. Only one mentioned that if you only did short journeys you should not choose a diesel engine but another option. I can't remember which manufacturer it was but I do remember they didn't do "another option".

mark5

thescouselander wrote: »

Sounds like the car in might have a fault. Yes, the dpf does need to regenerate but it should do an active regen if a passive regen is not possible such as when driving round town.

One thing to do is look out for the car doing an active regen and don't interrupt it by turning the engine off - just drive round the block for a bit until it's finished.

Op when your driving have you ever noticed the idle speed increase and the engine fan running?

EdGasket

£399 Job done:

http://www.more-bhp.com/dpf_removal_diesel_particle_filter_delete.html

PS I haven't used them so this is not a recommendation but something to consider. If there are any MoT problems I've heard a can of BG44K run through should work.

UPDATE: Looks like the MoT rules changed in 2014 and if the DPF is not present the car will fail whatever the emissions. Tough life.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-for-mot-to-test-for-diesel-particulate-filter

bigjl

Bit more than a failed MOT.

To remove a DPF is against Construction and Use Regulations.

Joe_Horner

Generally the "no comeback" advice is sound but there's one possible exception.

When buying the car, if you discussed your normal use with the salesman then there'd be a good argument for mis-selling. This is a well known issue with modern diesels but, crucially, you are not expeceted to know such things but the seller is. He's consideted the expert and should have steered you away from this car if he was aware of how you'd be using it.

keith1950

People often follow the instructions given to regen the dpf but don't realise that to complete the regen the dpf needs to reach approx. 600 degrees.
To ensure this happens take it out at least once a week for about 15 miles at 3000 revs. If you have to slow down for a roundabout or corner extent the run to ensure it gets up to temp.

loskie

if you had done any sort of "research" as you said you had you would have found out about this. It's no secret. I am guessing that you thought "everything in life was as relaible as a Volkswagen" which is utter bs

Marvel1

Before I bought my new car, I must spent hours /days researching to a point where I had an Excel spreadsheet with figures for different models for example of a Fiesta - tax band, insurance group, luggage space, MPG - to suit my needs and budget.

Found it was best for a diesel for £0 tax.

Researched diesel vs petrol, and found that diesel is best for regular long distance driving and then learned about the DPF (definitely not for me).

So more research into Petrol models instead, found excat models I wanted then.

Then attempted to search through Autotrader etc, found it 150 miles away, asked the questions on service etc, only MOT'ed 4 days before, no advisories, went up by train next day, happy with I saw, looked it over using The AA checklist I had with me (so I didn't forget anything), test drove it, bought it and 3 weeks later still happy with it.

My first car which was brand new, I researched it, knew the exact model, walked in the dealership, said this is the one I want and colour.

[Deleted User]

Hmmm... when we bought our VW Golf TDI Bluemotion the dealer went to great pains to understand our driving habits...


Zero issues, did not even know it had a regen light(?).


Our mileage aint half racking up though...


Always dealer services just in case...


Cheers

motorguy

bigjl wrote: »

Bit more than a failed MOT.

To remove a DPF is against Construction and Use Regulations.

It wont fail MOT if you removed the DPF but keep the casing in place - which is what most people do.