Tips for you

Diesel Particulate Filter

What you should be aware of....

Some Diesel engines today have been designed to run so efficiently that during an MOT emissions smoke test, the emissions are so low that the smoke tester is unable to give a reading. This is due to the Catalyst and DPF both doing their jobs efficiently.

This is surely a good thing? But what some drivers are finding is that due to some peoples driving habits, there can be a clogging problem with some diesel engines that use a DPF.

To help keep your vehicle's DPF clean, your vehicle should regularly be driven at high revs, (This does not necessarily mean high speed). what this does, is help regenerate your diesel vehicle's DPF and burns off any soot build up within the filter itself.

If your diesel vehicle regularly only does around town driving then before you carry out this regeneration process it would help if you added DPF cleaner to your fuel to help this cleaning process take place.

Watch this Aftermarket News Bulletin that explains all about Diesel Particulate Filters... highlight the link and go to...https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=py1nkHKoXa4

If your driving habits do not include the occasional motorway trip then you need to consider some cleaner and a regeneration.

Call Pentagon Motorist Centre on 01634 405757

Pre-winter Checks

Pre-winter vehicle checks

Matters of Testing, 21 November 2014 — Hot tips

Once the clocks go back, the weather turns colder and there is more and more Christmas items in the shops, thoughts turn increasingly towards the winter ahead.Last winter may have been relatively mild in terms of snow and ice for most areas, but there was still plenty of severe weather to trouble motorists. Whatever the weather you need a well-maintained vehicle, as well as an appropriate driving style, to stay safe on the roads.

Now is the time to give your vehicle a pre-winter check.

£30 fee for a Pre-winter check will be waived if any extra work has to be undertaken.

So don't delay book today on 01634 405757

Latest News from the Garage

Hi Everyone, congratulations to Steven Hall who won the inaugural monthly draw for November. I thank all who entered and remind you that everyone will get something from this. Your Free MOT reminder will come out to you a couple of weeks before it is due.

The prize Draw for December is now open.

To win £200 towards a Full Service and MOT print and email me the completed form that you will see in a previous blog.

Entry into the December draw ends at midnight on the 31st December 2014.

Those who entered last month can enter again, refer someone new and you will also be entered into this months draw.