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  When it comes to older cars, are petrol or diesel models more reliable? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy an older (2004 or 2005), three-door Toyota RAV4. I had a 2-litre petrol one some time back and miss its performance and agility around...
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  Mitsubishi Shogun won't change gear 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun has developed a gearbox fault. It started as a small glitch when changing gears, but now the car won't move. It changes gears...
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  Focus EcoBoost or SEAT Leon TSI - which is best? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My dilemma is a choice of second family car, between a Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.0 125 Zetec or SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI. It would be either new or under 1 year old....
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  Are there any common Audi A3 faults? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6TDi is coming to the end of its three year warranty and it has covered almost 60,000 miles. I drive around 20,000 miles per...
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  Diesel or petrol? 14 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new 2015 Superb but am undecided whether to go petrol or stick to the diesel. My annual mileage has now dropped to about 7500...
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  Buying a used car with high mileage - what do you recommend? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being forced out of my company car and need to buy my own. My budget is £7000 and I'm looking for a 2009 onwards high spec Ford Mondeo or Honda Accord...
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  Failed DMF on a Mondeo 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X TDCi, registered in 2008, I have had the car since new (July 2008) and have been the only driver. The car has just had...
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  Which three-year-old diesel auto? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a 3-4 yr old diesel auto and have narrowed the choice down to a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia or Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance with 12-month...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel car? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After selling my BMW 5-Series I'm thinking of returning to a Golf-sized car and was thinking about a 1.6TDI Match Mk6, however I'm wary about buying a...
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  Should I buy a diesel car or go for a petrol model? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a secondhand older model Ford Focus Diesel, up to say 18 months old. Two friends have cautioned me about the diesel engine and/or...
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  Judder when reversing up a slope in a Honda CR-V 11 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I reverse my CR-V to the top of a 25 yard 1 in 8 slope at least once a day. On most occasions I am on the verge of juddering. If I use higher revs...
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  Seized turbo on a Subaru Legacy 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Legacy diesel (2009 26,000 miles) was experiencing a sudden loss of power under hard acceleration, such as overtaking or pulling out at a junction. Between...
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  Dearly departicled 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a 2011, 2 litre diesel Toyota Verso to use for journeys of approximately 50 miles round trip and needing a low loading area for my parents...
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  Used cars with low fuel consumption 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a 1989 Volvo 740 estate from new and now want to buy a relatively new used car (or a very low priced new car) to replace it. The new car...
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  Mass murder 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my current car with a diesel BMW - either a 330 or 335d. Having read of potential problems with dual-mass flywheels, is it something...
• Volkswagen Golf VI - MK6 Golf 1.6 TDi - Possible clutch issue 17 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  the clutch was released? (the car wasnt up to temp at this point either) The car is very quiet whilst ticking over, doesnt sound like my old car which had a faulty DMF. Could it be a faulty release bearing? Cheers
• Which of the three would you buy? 26 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  is an 06 plate VW Jetta S 1.9d with 105k on the clock.  It had a new clutch and DMF not too long ago Third is an 05 plate Honda civic SE 1.7 cdti with around 90k on the clock I intend to run either car into the ground - so resale doesnt matter much to me.  The only car above
• CRV etc - CRV or not CRV 9 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  other probs? Am I right in thinking diesel is probly not the way forward for low mileages (i've got 55k in 8years on the RAV4) because of DMF probs (which I've had with RAV4 :<(() and DPF on newer diesels? So anything else to consider a contender - IX35? Sonata? others? Any (helpful) comments, links
• Skoda Octavia 1.6CR / DSG - In praise of the DSG gear box 6 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  for the benefit of those who may have notions as to how I drive)) And her be dead economical forby Cheers PS Yes I know DPF/DSG/DMF/ESP and a whole other raft of acronymns that I do not even understand, mind you still got a proper key & mechanical handbrake.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - tdci - how big a risk? 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  i've driven a few of these mondeos, and really like the idea of something with that kind of pull at those kind of running costs. however, i've also read a multitude of horror stories online regarding dmf problems and injectors packing in. what kind of mileage are we talking about before