Deisel v Petrol - DPF explained

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Not knowing what a DPF was I did a bit of research on the advice given here that I should get a Petrol over a Deisel and the mention of DPF problems.

I came across these articles which I thought were clear and worth linking to for posterity on boards.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/fuels-and-environment/diesel-particulate-filters.html

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2332107/Petrol-vs-diesel-cars-Drivers-warned-diesel-filter-trap.html

Now all I've to do it find a petrol car.:D

cadaliac

They aren't all bad. They can function well and are a wearing part. It is an extra cost of diesel ownership but be careful at what stage of ownership.
A family member just bought a diesel and I have no doubt that the car will ever have dpf issues while they own the car as they will sell in 3 years and don't do big miles.
Buying a car with 100k miles is a different box of frogs.