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  When to replace a diesel car 8 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 VW CC diesel 140bhp diesel and return 51mpg. Most of my mileage is on motorways and fast A roads. I do approx. 18k annually and my current...
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  Local dealer has damaged our car - what can we do? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2007 diesel Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet has recently had a new DMF and clutch fitted by our local Volkswagen dealer. However, since getting the car...
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  Honda Civic juddering at low revs 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2006 Honda Civic 1.8i has started to judder when pulling away at normal revs. It happens at 1500rpm (six miles per hour) but is not noticeable at higher...
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  Which reliable estate should I buy for my wife, and should I buy petrol or diesel? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my wife a better car. This needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering...
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  Which is the most reliable and economical Ford Focus specification? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise on best engine choice for a used Focus estate (three to five years old) primarily regarding reliability and economy. Please also advise on...
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  Service schedule for motorway cars? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What in particular should be serviced more or less on cars which just do long distance motorway commutes? The brakes used a lot less than in town driving...
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  Can I expect DPF and dual mass flywheel problems on my Subaru Outback? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Subaru Outback Boxer diesel which has covered 23,000 miles. I had planned to keep it for a further two years but due to the possibility of...
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  Vibrating Audi A4 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A4 B6 has recently had a vibration/ noise at tickover and other engine speeds, although at some speeds the car seems normal. It has done 106k miles...
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  Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves?...
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  Best petrol crossovers? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change our 55-plate 2.2 CTDI Honda CR-V. Looking at a smaller crossover. We do about 6000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but some of...
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  Should I worry about buying a manual BMW? 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife would still like a manual, and we've finally come round to the idea of a 5 series (Alfas before), and have found a 2010 525d with a manual gearbox....
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  Are there any diesel cars which do not have DPFs or DMFs fitted? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen mentioned problems with dual mass flywheels and DPF filters. Are there any diesels that do not use DPF filters or have dual mass flywheel issues?...
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  Whining noise on pull away 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a Ford Mondeo TCDI estate for 7 years. It's a 2004 model. Recently I've noticed a whirring or whinning noise on pull away. It sounds like a turbo...
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  Is it time to change our car? 12 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 2007 Seat Leon 1.9 diesel. It has been a very reliable car, but it is due a cam belt and, at almost five years old, I wonder whether it is liable...
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  Does my Nissan X-Trail have a DPF and dual mass flywheel, and is it likely to give problems? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2005 2.2 DCI Nissan X-Trail, 50,000 miles. Does it have the potentially ruinous components of a diesel particulate filter and a dual mass flywheel?...
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  Volvo V50 reliability after three years 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your summary of the Volvo V50 you state as a 'bad point' that diesels are expensive after 3 years. I have a 40 month old Volvo V50 2.0 diesel with...
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  A large saloon for the motorway 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles a year and have between £7000 and £9000. I would like something that has reasonable lane changing pace. Have run a 54 plate Mazda 6 2.0...
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  Should I buy this Mondeo? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI 130bhp on a 58 plate - but it has 90000 miles on the clock. The car looks mint and in very good...
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  Used estate or 4x4 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Renaultsport Clio 197, but I need a family estate car. I want to spend around £5000. I travel 18,000 miles per year so a diesel...
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  Did you know that the 2010 Ford Transit 2.2-litre diesel has software that raises the rpm by 300 when you lift the clutch at idle? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Further to your reply to JH Saturday April 2nd re Jaguar 2.2 diesel DMF problem, my 2010 Transit 2.2 diesel has similar engine fitted and when you lift...