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• Audi A3 1.9 TDI - Shudders at speeds over 65 mph 10 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I bought a used 2008 Audi A3 1.9 TDI mid June from an independent dealer, it's an ex fleet with a full Audi service history and 79,000 miles. I've got copies of the history from the fleet company and DPF and cambelt have been replaced on schedule. Within a week of buying it a slight shudder
• Merc B class - Manual -v- Automatic, Diesel -v- Petrol 7 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  2 months it will get an 80 mile motorway run. Total about 6,000 miles/year. Even so, the salesman insists that there are no problems (DPF or glow plugs) with modern Merc diesel engines and that as petrol and diesel cars cost the same, the diesel works out cheaper to run
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  Is the Vauxhall 1.6 CDTi engine reliable? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am debating getting an Astra 1.6 CDTI but have heard some horror stories regarding the chain rattle and DPF issues on this engine. Am I just seeing the...
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  What is the best replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2012 Diesel Greenlife Skoda Yeti, mainly because of the ULEZ ruling and worries with the DPF due to low mileage. I have tentatively...
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  Can you recommend a petrol hybrid under £40,000 for towing? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2016 1.6-litre diesel Nissan X-Trail doing about 10,000 miles a year in total, of which 75 per cent is short urban journeys, the remainder...
• Skoda Karoq - Possible Purchase 30 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  speeding about. The Mondeo is supposed to have 200bhp. However it's a big heavy brute and you just don't get that impression that there are supposed to be 200 horses there.. Especially with the annoying turbo lag that is has, and I read somewhere that the DPF strangles it (don't know if true or not) our
• Volvo V60 - Mad to buy a used diesel? 30 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  ). I'm not that bothered about residuals as I intend to keep the car for a number of years to the point where the resale value is in the hundreds. My commute is short (about 15 miles each way) but is 90% motorway and I don't tend to do lots of short trips so I don't see DPF problems being a major
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  Which cheap car will be best for my 80-mile commute? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car for my daily commute of 80 miles. The journey is packed with traffic and usually involves a lengthy motorway crawl. I'm thinking I need an...
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  Is there an inherent oil pump defect on the Mazda CX-5? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has recently purchased a second-hand Mazda CX-5. We now have an oil pressure warning light (which sounds a serious problem) and despite two oil...
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  Should I trade-in my diesel Volkswagen Passat for a petrol model via a scrappage scheme? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI is six years old with 55,000 miles done, in good condition and DPF in good order. When would be sensible to replace...
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  Why does our diesel Nissan X-Trail need work done because we don't drive it enough? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was sold a brand new Nissan X-Trail diesel almost two years ago. I told the dealer that we only travel around 8000 miles a year and now I'm being told...
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  I do 12,000 miles per year with occasional long trips - should I get a petrol or diesel car? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering a nearly new, top spec Nissan Qashqai and I'm unsure whether to opt for a petrol or diesel model. The car will be mostly used for commuting....
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  BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015,...
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  Will the emissions fix undo my Audi remap? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My diesel Audi 2.0-litre has been remapped. Will the emissions fix undo my remap, thus meaning I will have to pay to get it done again?
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  How can I tell if the emissions fix was secretly done on my Volkswagen Eos? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2010 Volkswagen Eos TDI to a Volkswagen dealer for a minor service. They told me the software fix was now available but I asked them...
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  What used diesel SUV should I buy? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I normally buy high mileage diesel SUVs. I have £13,500 to spend and am looking at a 2011/2012 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD start/stop with 70,000 miles on the clock...
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  EGR valve failure on Audi A3 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We had loss of power on our Audi A3 recently. The coil and DPF warning lights came on at the same time. We called the RAC and they reported "Air mass flow...
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  Are high mileage diesels worth the risk? 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat petrol, with 97k miles on the clock. It's getting old and tired and we're getting fed up of it being in the garage...
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  Ford Focus - EcoBoost or diesel? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Ford Focus petrol (57 plate). I've had it six years and its been brilliant. I've put 127,000 miles on it and it's not put a foot wrong....
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  Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend? 23 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways...