Is a diesel suitable for me?

I'm an estate agent who drives 5 miles to get to work and 5 miles back, together with numerous local appointments throughout the day with engine on/engine off and 30 to 60 minute intervals inbetween. We also travel to parents/inlaws once a month (about 100 mile round trip. My question is: could this damage the DPF or potentially malfunction or block it with these patterns of driving?

Asked on 12 July 2012 by Peter750

Answered by Honest John

Yes. The last thing you need for this sort of work is a diesel. Get a small turbo petrol.

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