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Are Vauxhall fobbing me off about DPFs? 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My nephew has recently purchased a brand new 2012 Corsa. It has been back in the garage five times due to what they are calling 'blocked filters' caused... -
Various parts of my van need replacing - is the dealer liable for not fixing it in the warranty period? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have 2012 Ford Transit Connect, bought 1 November 2016. Since taking the speed limiter off the van, the fuel filter overloaded sign keeps coming up.... -
Should I get a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life or a Fiat Doblo? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Which would be a better long term car, the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life or the Fiat Dolbo? I would be buying secondhand and keeping the car for 10 years... -
I've not had to top up the oil in my Peugeot 308 in between services - is something wrong with it? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 308. I have done 20,000 miles since I bought it, total mileage is 40,000, and I had the engine oil changed twice. I'm concerned that I... -
I'm getting a 'risk of filter clogging' warning - what do you advise I do? 18 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Peugeot Partner which has just started displaying a 'risk of filter clogging' warning. I took it for a run on the dual carriageway, but it... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel Ford Mondeo estate? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Would you recommend a Ford Mondeo Mk lll estate and, if so, petrol or diesel? I'm doing about 10,000 miles a year, and next year will be driving to Europe... -
Used car has a faulty DPF - what are my rights? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I bought a car from a well-known dealer for £10,000. It had done 30,000 miles when I bought it and I took out a warranty for three years.... -
Buying a large MPV - Ford B-MAX or Citroen C3 Picasso? 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to opt for the C3 Picasso BlueHDi 100 Platinum; however Motability have allowed us to change our mind if we wish to before delivery. The... -
Consequences of using AdBlue in an Eolys DPF system? 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I went to my local independent garage with a fuel additive warning on the dashboard. They topped it up but the engine management light came back on. I... -
Future problerms with diesel engines 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Against my better judgement, I bought a new diesel-engined car; a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 HDI (115), as I needed the torque to tow a small caravan. As... -
Diesel cars for short runs - are there still problems? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda a few years ago but it developed DPF problems as I only did about 7k miles annually and mainly short journeys. I want to buy diesel... -
Downsizing from two cars - what should we buy? 10 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Yaris Verso auto is getting long in the tooth and we're thinking of downsizing to one vehicle. Our other car, a Kia Cee'd SW auto is perhaps a bit... -
Should I buy a diesel Audi A5 Sportback for short journeys? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a one-year-old Audi A5 Sportback diesel, but I only drive about 5000 miles a year, most of this in short journeys of about two... -
Which diesel is best for short journeys? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying/leasing a new crossover. I play drums in a band so a small car is not an option. I work from home four days a week and drive a short... -
Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty.... -
Replacement Peugeot 508 DPF - maintenance or warranty? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 508 1.6eHDI recently had to be towed to my local dealer for a fault diagnosed as a blocked diesel filter. Although less than two years old and... -
Does the Volvo XC70 diesel have a DPF, dual mass flywheel and EGR? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating the purchase of a 2004-2007 Volvo XC70 automatic diesel. Were these vehicles fitted with DPFs, dual mass flywheels and exhaust gas recirculation... -
Petrol or diesel C-Class? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I do 15,000 miles a year, daily 15 or less round trips, with 70 mile runs about once a fortnight and longer holiday runs. I have run a Mercedes C220 CDI... -
Buying a Jaguar X-Type 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but... -
307HDI...... 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Getting an error on the 307hdi, "Diesel Filter Blocked". I hope some one can help, had it a week and just forked out £380 for a new clutch and a full...