That's because a particular part of their car isn't remotely designed to be only used for short runs to the shop or park. It's job is to stop soot leaking from exhausts into the atmosphere and it does an excellent job of it. (Image: Getty Images)James O’Malley, from Select Car Leasing, said: “The filter does a brilliant job of stopping soot passing into the atmosphere, making your car more eco-friendly. “Short runs are the sworn enemy of the DPF." But during the coronavirus lockdown, short runs might be all your car gets.

Source: Daily Mirror March 29, 2020 09:00 UTC