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  The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they...
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  Buying a small 4x4 with a small engine. 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What options in the way of a 4X4 with a 1600cc or less engine are there? Petrol preferably, or no DPF. Offroading will be only on the ranges at Bisley....
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  Of particulate interest 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am sure that you are aware of he problem that exists with the DPF on diesel Zafiras. The Zafira in question (Elite 150 bhp) was bought brand new in May...
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  Kia Ceed diesel - cam belt or chain? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does my 2017 Kia Ceed diesel have a timing chain? Does it use additives to keep the soot particulates down? Does it need regular longer runs to keep any...
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  Should I use ordinary diesel or super diesel? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 V70 2.0-litre diesel with just over 70,000 miles. It's extremely quiet and comfortable with no rattles, knocks or squeaks and I fill up 2...
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  Do older diesels do better with low mileage use? 4 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I know that modern diesels don't take kindly to low mileage usage but wondered whether earlier diesels weren't so intolerant (pre-Euro4). Most of the cars...
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  My son's newly bought Mazda CX-5 cut out and the engine management light is on - what's wrong with it? 3 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2d with 27,000 miles on from a Mazda dealer. It cut out at a roundabout and would not start and the Engine Management...
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  I do 15,000 miles per year - should I go for petrol or diesel? 10 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I do 15,000 miles per year and almost never do less than 30-mile round trips. I would like a diesel but think I'm on the cusp mileage wise. What do you...
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  Is the Honda CR-V susceptible to DPF problems? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am retired and need a car with a high seating position. I want to buy a diesel Honda CR-V, but only do 7000 miles a year. Would a diesel give me DPF...
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  Buying a used hatchback - Honda Civic or Mazda 3? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My ford fiesta has just died and I need to replace it with a used car. I like the Mazda 3 2.2D and the Honda Civic 2.2 CDTI. I have read that the Mazda...
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  KIA Carens making a squeaking noise - what is it? 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 KIA Carens has covered 16,000 miles and started emitting a squeaking noise from the underside rear whenever the engine is worked hard. This happens...
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  Buying a used Ford Focus - petrol or diesel? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S and I have found two models of similar spec and price. One is a 1.8 petrol the other a 1.8 diesel. I have read...
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  Kia Cee'd road noise 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Kia Cee'd, 1 spec, 1.6 diesel, 62 reg, with 15-inch wheels and do 7,000 miles a year. I am thinking of changing to a Kia Cee'd, 2 spec, 1.6 petrol,...
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  Buying a used car - Kia, Ford or Vauxhall? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Kia cee’d a Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra, all on a 2012 plate, 1.6 diesel and all the base model and average 10,000 miles. What...
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  Have you noticed a rising oil level in the Mazda 6 due to a DPF fault? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I notice you were yet to be made aware of any DPF issues with Mazda Skyactiv diesels so I thought you might like see the attached which comes from the...
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  Can you recommend a good, small automatic? 29 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has been diagnosed with osteoporosis in her left hip and we need to change our car. We currently own a Toyota Auris, but think an automatic would...
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  Which small car to replace my Fabia which doesn't have a DPF? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing my 89,000 mile 2004 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI with a similar car. I do about 9000 miles a year, mostly short runs. In view of your...
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  Why are modern diesels bad for short journeys? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for information on cars using diesel. I have been told that this is a good feature if you are doing a lot of distance driving, but...
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  Used car warranty - what does it cover? 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2006 Audi A4 Avant quattro £8500. It was 34 days ago, and as of two days ago, the DPF light has come on and won't go off. And now...
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  Buying a Ford Grand C-Max automatic - no choice but a diesel? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read your good review about a Ford Grand C-Max and am planning to buy a new one. As I only want to go for an automatic, there is only a 2.0-litre diesel...