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  When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners?
• High mileage driver looking for next (used) car 17 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, I do about 20,000 miles a year. I work for myself, IT related, and I'm looking for my next car. My '07 BMW 525d 3.0 touring has done 171k and has cost me a lot of money in the last year, with new dual mass flywheel, clutch & crankshaft pulley. It had a replacement DPF at 120k
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  A positive outcome after the Volkswagen emissions fix caused problems to my car 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you in March about my 2010 Golf 2.0 TDI which had frequent problems after the emissions upgrade. I thought I would update you that Volkswagen...
• Mazda 6 - Used Mazda 6 diesel - talk me out of it 5 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  about it, but still, it makes you think. There's no chance the common M6 diesel fault (dpf?) had been fixed in the 2012 model? Is it worth considering, or should I stick to petrol (or a different car altogether)? To be honest day to day use may well be more suited to petrol - occasional long
• Volvo C30 - Car buying lack of thought /knowledge 16 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  and type, diesel was not suitable. I have had to pay for a new DPF.  When the clutch went the cost was increased for having to pay for a dual mass flywheel.  There have been other costs as well which I had not anticipated. When back at the dealer/ garage I had said about looking
• Vauxhall Zafira B 1.9CDTI (2010) - Starnge Oil Levels 17 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  was concerned it may be the DPF problem dumping diesel back in so I have spoken to a local garage who I know well. They suggested draining the oil and re-filling to the correct level  (which they did free of charge I might add so no incentive for them to mis-advise me). They said the old oil looked
• Ford C-MAX 1600 TDCi - Ford 1600 TDCi diesel performance issue 6 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  peak torque from 270 Nm to 285 Nm for up to 15 seconds""   It smacks to me of being a fuel supply issue / software issue. Its not a blocked DPF cat or mass airflow meter
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  Should we trade in our 100,000-mile Volkswagen Golf? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI automatic that has now done almost 100,000 miles. So far it has been relatively trouble-free, although it recently...
• The neurotic dipstick 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  - dang! Peter pulls the dipstick for the 20th time and it`s spot on. the level that is. Until a couple of drops of oil drop off the crankshaft webs.. The worry, is it overfull? But what if......if  it`s one of THOSE, with the DPF . In that case, the engineering of the century - elegant
• Stiff upper lip car stories - free pink gin 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  . Surely more concern than a stone chip? Or a heart attack (or other) over the motors DPF? Anyway, now that you are in the mood (hopefully) do you know any stories of motoring that demonstrate the stiff upper lip of the British motorist? ( I know you just had a mental image of your Uncle Bert wearing
• Skoda Yeti - EA189 Emissions Update - my experience 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  ) with those from 2015, 2016 and 2017.  I also became aware the car was actively regenerating the DPF on a much more regular basis. I downloaded the full version of the VAG DPF app (Android) and it became apparent the DPF was becoming 100% full after around 80-90 miles. It was regenerating
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  Oil over fill or other ? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I have a Ford Fiesta - 1.4 Tdci [70] Zetec 5dr Hatchback 2010. The car is a lease car through work and has 27655miles, the 1st svc was at 14113miles...
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  What should we buy to replace our Toyota Auris? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to part exchange my 2012 Toyota Auris and can't decide what to go for. The car has been almost faultless in the eight years I have owned it...
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  What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater...
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  I need a petrol van-based people carrier - what should I look at? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a large family and currently have a Volkswagen Caravelle TDI which is causing us misery as I only do short journeys and the DPF is a nightmare....
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  What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I...
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  Which used Kia Rio should I buy? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to help my brother-in-law buy his first car. He's in his early thirties, has little interest in cars and just wants reliable transport with...
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  Buying an economic car for a small business - what would you recommend? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need help to choose the right car. This will be my first car in the UK. I've started a small business recently and we're looking for an economic and...
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  Volkswagen diesel engine problems following emissions scandal fix 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We had owned two Volkswagen Tiguans and two Passats with the 2.0 TDI. The youngest 2012 Tiguan has just has the emissions fix done and it seems down on...
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  Volkswagen emissions scandal - has it been over dramatised? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  You seem to think that the emissions scandal is all a bit of a storm in a tea-cup. Why is this? I have an A4 Allroad on a PCP deal and I was wondering...