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• VW alltrack - Audi quattro -Audi Alltrack 9 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  me down in the snow. I dont think my budget will run to an Allroad so is an Avant Quattro as good as the VW in bad snow.My Legacy has low ratio lever & I run it on normal summer tyres but I'm worried the Avant won't be as good. Any advice please? BTW don't want another Subaru as I don't like
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  Jaguar XF - does it have a diesel particulate filter? 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Jaguar XF have a DPF and if yes, are you aware of any problems? We have had problems with our current Vauxhall Insignia and don't want a repeat.
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  Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model...
• Ford Focus 1.8 tddi - focus 1.8 tddi low oil pressure 15 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi im having problems with my focus tddi, when on the way up to running temperature the oil light flickers and then on fully at running temperature, oil and oil filter change was about 2000-3000 miles ago, took it to the local garage and they said the switch is fine and had an oil pressure test
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  Driving with a worn DMF - what happens? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think I have the early signs of a worn DMF. What is the outcome (regarding damage or possible breakdown) of driving with a worn Dual Mass Flywheel?
• Audi A6 TDI & Mini R60 Turbo Diesel Countryman - Engine start and stop procedure for Diesel engines 27 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Would like to know at start up, do I have to keep the engine running at idle for a while before moving? if so, how long. On stopping do I need to keep the engine running for a while before turning off? How long. I have heard from others that this is required. As a first time
• Ford Escort 1.8 TDI 1997, (Not common rail.) - Diesel help PLEASE 16 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I wonder if any diesel specialists could give me some pointers please ? My 1997 TDI simply will not idle at all. It runs PERFECTLY on the road, but any time I have to stop, it dies immediately. The only was I can get going again is to jump out, reprime the system using the priming pump, get
• vauxhall corsa 2005 sri - Maf sensor 10 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  have had problems now for some time have had new sensor, new air filter, plugs, checked cam, checked air system for leaks, car has gone into auto electrical engineers and they are stumped, runs like a dream without the sensor plugged in, but as soon as the codes are cleared and its re plugged
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  Car hire in Spain - any suggestions? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to hire a car in Spain next week. From you correspondence do you have a feel for the company least likely to rip us off on spurious damage etc?
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  A smooth, punchy diesel estate required. 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A family member wants to get an automatic diesel with a maximum budget of £5,500. It has to be smooth and have lots of torque. What cars would you suggest...
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  Petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 10000 miles a year. Is it worth getting a diesel and I mean a 10 year old diesel, or stick to petrol? I've been offered a nice MG ZS + 1.8...
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  Car won't start after running out of fuel 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I ran out of diesel but when I refueled the car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. Do I need to prime the pump, and if so how? It's a Mercedes-Benz...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 Spark plug gap 20 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  spoken to a number of people this seems to be what Ford usually fit. The car seems to run fine with both plug gaps. Can anyone which are correct and why I am seeing a discrepancy? Also what would be the advantage / disadvantage of running with too small / large a gap?
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  Excessive oil consumption 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 is 6-months old and has done 6,000 miles. On recent 150 mile run I had black soot in my exhausts and an oil usage of half litre /600 miles....
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  Idling issues 21 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car complete turns off when I step off the accelerator. In short it does not idle, it runs only when I keep my foot on the accelerator pedal - once...
• Renault Kangoo - Intermittent Speedo / Odometer 16 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  incrementing).   When this occurs, the car doesn't seem to run as well (a bit like you are in too high a gear for the road speed), though accelerating a bit seems to improve
• Audi 80 2.0E 1995 model - Fuel economy 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I am sure I read an article ages ago regarding a fuel economy run that it was best to drive a car at it's torque speed in top gear. On my car this is 124bhp at 3200rpm which equates to a speed of 74mph. This is clearly too fast to be fuel economical and perhaps I have confused effeciency
• Renault scenic 1.4 16v kj4 - Scenic coolant temp sensor where is it located??? 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hope someone can help me here with some info, I have poor cold running for the first few minutes of driving. Then once warm car runs fine. Car starts first time and does not stall. Idle is fine no hunting etc... I unplugged what I thought was the coolant temp sensor on the side of the engine
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  Recommend winter tyres for our Toyota Corolla? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What winter tyres would you recommend for our Corolla D4D diesel 2.0-litre?
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  Recommended 4x4? 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!