In the ongoing battle against environmental pollution, reducing vehicle emissions is paramount. Fuel additives and treatments have emerged as vital tools in this effort, offering a practical solution to enhance fuel efficiency and minimise harmful emissions. Let’s...
Understanding MOT Tests
MOT tests are a crucial part of vehicle ownership in the UK. Whether you’re a new driver or a seasoned motorist, understanding the ins and outs of the MOT test can save you time and money and ensure your vehicle remains roadworthy. Let’s explore what an MOT test...
Tips to Passing Your Next MOT
We all know the feeling – your annual MOT check-up is coming and you’re stressing about whether or not your vehicle is going to pass. Passing your MOT is often a massive relief, but a failing grade is enough to ruin anyone’s day. Keeping on top of your vehicle’s...
UK Vehicle Fail MOTs at Record Rate
A record number of vehicles in the UK are failing MOT tests, with close to 1.3 million vehicles failing between 2019-2020 alone due to faults relating to exhaust emissions. Diesel MOT failures have a seen a hike of 240 per cent, with Petrol failures increasing by 37...
How Short Trips Are Wrecking your Diesel Engine
With the UK in the midst of the COVID lockdown, many people are working their jobs from, meaning their vehicles are relegated to short to the shops and such, rather than longer daily commutes to work. For diesel-powered vehicles, this can be detrimental for...
How Dipetane Works to Clean your DPF
What are DPF filters and why are diesel engines so popular? With today’s diesel engines offering exceptional performance, fuel economy and drivability, it’s easy to see why they’ve become so popular. Couple that with generally astounding reliability when serviced...
Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to emissions, with diesel failures surging 240%
Article thanks to http://www.garageandmot.com/ A record 1.3 million vehicles are failing MOT tests due to emissions, finds BookMyGarage Diesel MOT failures soar 240% due to new regulations, with petrol failures up by a third Data shows a 70% overall increase on...
How not driving to work anymore is potentially causing your diesel car problems
In today's article, we look at the effects of not driving your diesel car to work anymore is having on its reliability. But to do that we need to look at why this is a diesel vehicle issue and what are the likely problems you will encounter if you don’t take...
Why is my fuel economy going down?
Modern vehicle diesel engines are a gem, they produce more power, are fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. But this all-round performance will deteriorate over time, even if regular garage maintenance is carried out. Let’s look at why. A common...