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  Buying a used, economical car. What do you suggest? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you recommend I buy to replace our Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin? I want similar ease of access that the Shogun provides (to help my back problems!)...
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  Renault Clio TCe or dCi? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at swaping my 1.9 130ps MultiJet Fiat Punto for a Renault Clio due to it's high running costs. I am looking at the 1.2 TCe engine or 1.5 dCi...
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  Need a seven seat 4x4 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to help my sister-in-law buy a car, but need your help please. She wants an automatic 4WD with seven seats. Of the choices available the...
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  Vauxhall Combo lacking power 10 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My van runs okay but is lacking power when accelerating. When the engine revs increase there is a warning light that comes on and the power fades.
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  Why does the DPF light on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI keep coming on after the emissions fix? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion. The DPF light was coming on after the emissions fix was done so I went to the dealer but the same problem...
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  My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November...
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  Can you recommend an MPV that won't give me DPF problems? 17 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel which was bought new in 2007, serviced regularly, and has now done 112,000 miles with virtually no trouble. I am now looking...
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  Which Octavia - or do I buy the Hyundai i30? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 2010 2.0 PD diesel Skoda Octavia L&K with 122,000 miles for £6750 or a 2008 1.8-litre L&K petrol Skoda Octavia with 22,000 miles for £5950. Normally...
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  Buying a used car to cover lots of short trips- which is best for £3000? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a new car to cover lots of short trips. Overall, I drive 12 times a day, but only cover 20 miles. We have £3000 to spend and the car...
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  Can you answer my technical questions on diesel engines? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a few queries on diesel cars that I would be grateful for your advice on. 1. With regards to the diesel particulate burning cycle, what is the effect...
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  How should I drive my diesel Honda to protect the DPF, EGR valves and other diesel-related components? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking possession of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 iDTEC EX auto at the end of the month. With previous diesel vehicles I have driven them from new following...
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  Which Golf for a new driver in London 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a new driver now considering a vehicle. I narrowed my choice to a used Volkswagen Golf MK5, either the 1.6 petrol or the 1.9 diesel. My question is,...
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  Put off by excessive wear on used model? 19 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hello - I am thinking of buying an ex-motability 09 Citroen C3 picasso. It has done 15,000 miles - but has had new tyres fitted. I have seen a visual health...
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  Should I expect DPF, DMF and cam belt problems with my new Ford Kuga TDCi? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to take delivery of a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium. Should I be concerned about the 'dual mass flywheel', DPF, and belt cam? I am not too...
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  Petrol or diesel? 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing from an Almera 1.5, and I was wondering what was better to get. I want to spend less than £1000 as it is just for a short period, and...
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  I got a diesel van when I only do short runs and now the DPF keeps clogging. What petrol van should I replace it with? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I made the mistake of buying a diesel Fiat Doblo van. I only do short runs and the DPF keeps clogging up, even a long run does nothing. What small van...
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  Changing a 2003 Golf TDI 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am confused by the market. My wife wants to change her 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI auto for a similar model.
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  Which oil for a Nissan Note? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What grade oil should I use in a Nissan Note 1.5DCi 2010. The vehicle does NOT have a DPF fitted.
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  I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine...
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  Are my driving habits likely to be causing DPF problems on my Mondeo? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Over the recent past I have read what to me seem conflicting views on diesel-engined cars and the problems that different types of driving and mileage...