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  Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at...
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  Need a new family estate/4x4 - what should I buy? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having trouble choosing a new car; I need room for a child with enough boot space for lots of luggage. I would like something rugged and sporty, as...
• VW Passat 1.9 TDI Estate 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  -£800 better off (and that is a conservative estimate) by going diesel. However I'm also aware of potential pitfalls, especially with newer engines with DPFs, and with certain problems with older engines (i.e. 2 litre VW units). I've noticed a couple of the older 1.9 TDIs for sale
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  Should we change the timing belt on our seven-year-old Vauxhall Vectra? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 diesel and has done less than 26,000 miles. Should we have the timing belt changed at the next service? Also,...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  at the weekends. We also have to tow our 1325kg caravan about 10 times a year. We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing. However, while
• Volvo S60 (2010 - ) - Direct injection petrol engine - a good idea? 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  showcase a technology that is inherently flawed. Or has the green argument won over common sense (as with DPF)? Thoughts? Cheers DP
• Focus TDCI LX - 90ps or 110ps fitted? 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  as this was what was shown on their stock sheet. Following further checks by the dealer using the system ford use to track the details of each car they make (forget the name of the system now) they have the car down as having the 1.6 tdci 110ps LX (with DPF). However im getting a bit worried as all
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  What do you recommend as a Suzuki Swift replacement? 22 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Suzuki Swift for 5 years now and it's been a brilliant little car. Cheap to run and, most importantly, reliable after a rather sad and expensive...
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  Is a loss of power in my Audi A3 a symptom of the emissions fix? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since my Audi A3 had it's emissions fix it has had problems with the engine management system light flashing intermittently and the engine losing power....
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  Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He...
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  Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that...
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  The answer is perfectly unclear - engine management light 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mercedes Benz C220CDI in December 2010 from Mercedes-Benz Bridgend in Wales. So far I've done about 4,600 miles but I have an irritating fault....
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  DVLA hasn't responded to my licence application - can I still drive? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the latest news on renewal of driving licences for over 70s?
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  Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal? 2 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car maker advises fully synthetic 5W/30 engine oil. Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal?
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  Is the Renault Zoe battery lease scheme ending? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was at a launch event for the new Renault Zoe the other evening and the sales team were unsure that the battery lease scheme was going to be available...
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  I took out an unregulated agreement to hire a car but I want to reject it - where do I stand? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I took out an unregulated agreement to hire a car last September on a business contract via my own limited company. Subsequently the car has developed...
• Ford C-Max 1.6 Petrol Year 2008 - Intermittent rough running / cutting out with EML 5 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  and condensers so I’m a bit out of touch with modern petrol cars but with DPF’s on modern diesels  and only doing about 7000 miles a year thought petrol was the way to go. I have a warranty with the car but the dealer is 50 miles from me and was hoping someone might be able to offer some idea
• Confused - second hand diesel or petrol estate 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I'm confusing myself now. I think I need a diesel due to the mileage I travel to work, 62 miles round trip daily 75% of which is dual carriageway and motorway. I'm now worried about DPF and how it's been driven previously obviously affects that. It has to be an estate because I have dogs
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  Should I buy a petrol Volkswagen Golf VII Estate 1.4 TSI? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've decided to trade my Volkswagen Golf TDI for a petrol version for DPF and EGR reasons (I do too much city driving). I'm considering a 2014 Volkswagen...
• Help needed with prospective used car purchase 17 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  ). I think what made me start looking elsewhere was I read yesterday that DPFs need to be changed (£3000+) or cleaned (£300+) at around the 80k mark