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  Buying a new Zafira - should I worry about my DPF? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have decided to change our Zafira GSI and have just ordered a Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTI. I read your column at the weekend and the diesel particulate...
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  Real MPG - Hyundai i10 1.2 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a brand new Hyundai i10 1.2. I've done 1100 miles so far and I'm really disappointed with its fuel consumption. It's getting 40-43mpg....
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  The new Duster - 1.5 DCi okay for 10k miles per year? 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm very tempted by the new Duster (I saw one in Renault Cardiff yesterday). I don't really do enough miles to warrant a diesel, but I would want the highest...
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  Why do some drivers dislike runflats? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think the runflat tyres on my 525i are superb. This is my third 525 fitted with Bridgestone Potenzas (50mm profile on a 17-inch wheels). They are very...
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  Sell or keep my Focus? 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The manufacturer's warranty on my 2008 1.6 petrol Ford Focus ends in a few months. It's got roughly 30,000 miles on the clock. As I see it I can trade...
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  How can I eliminate a bad smell from my Fiat 500? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a January 2009 Fiat 500 and have had it for nearly four months. However, recently there has been a bad smell inside. It is not a petrol or oil...
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  Which MPV? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace a 56-plate Mazda 6 Estate with something smaller now my twin daughters are 5 and no longer need a double buggy etc. I do short...
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  Which small, cheap tax car would you buy? 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had a baby so the BMW 330 has to go, as it's not that baby friendly. So we are looking to get a small car that is cheaper to run. We...
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  Afforded 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In March I wrote, “My 23-year-old daughter is to return to car ownership after four car-free years as a student. The usual advice from all quarters was...
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  Comforting thoughts? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Citroen C1 for the last year, but am now looking for a slight upgrade that will provide a more comfortable ride without burning a hole in...
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  Early start 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just turned sixteen and I have offered him car driving lessons for a birthday present. He is a pretty good 'back seat' driver, but I would like...
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  Why is my Jaguar diesel misfiring after short journeys? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having problems with my 2.2-litre Jaguar since the purchase of an ex-demo. If I drive one mile to the next village and stop and restart the car, say...
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  Power straggle 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping you may be able to find the answer to what seems to be an unanswerable question. Why does the UK 1988-1991 UK Honda CRX 1.6i-VT have 150bhp...
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  Partics change? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In which year were particulate filters first fitted to diesel engines in cars? My 5,000pa mileage is made up of short runs of 5 miles each way and longer...
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  Off road Jaguar S-Type 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003/53 Jaguar S-Type has been off the road for over 10 weeks because of the = unavailability of outer CV joint kits - both of the existing N/S and...
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  Peugalist 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your glowing review of the Peugeot 205 GTi we bought ourselves a Phase 1 205 CTi - a 1986, C plate car and we're really pleased with it;...
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  Braking, the rules 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Following upon recent correspondence in the IAM magazine, I would appreciate your view on the method of holding an automatic car stationary, with the engine...
• Peugeot Expert Tepee (2007 - ) - 2001 2.0hdi - running problem 25 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Ok i have a Peugeot Expert 2.0 HDI with running problems so heres my story. I bought my van and found a wekk later the head gasket had gone as it was pushuing out water from the expansion tank and the low water light kept coming on. Booked it into a diesel spectialist garage and the comfirmed
• M reg 1.4 Clio high fuel consumption 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have had my 1.4 clio single point injection manual for just over a year, when i bought it i woulkd get on avaerage about 350 miles to a tank just under 10 miles to the litre. it went up to nearly 400 on a long run. the car has been used for commuter runs 20 miles each way and the fuel economy
• Warranty & its distortion of car values 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  It's quite clear that a reasonable number of BRers buy new cars & run them for 3 years until the warranty runs out. Very sensible. You always get to run a nice new shiny car (Huzzah!) & you know that you will never have an unexpected bill in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. So