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  Ford Focus - Warranty on DPF which has failed 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In Nov 2009 an error message on my Ford Focus TDCI (56 plate, 65k miles) subsequently indicated that i needed the Diesel Particulate Oil changing. My local...
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  Buying a used Q5 - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering Audi Q5 with the 2.0 TFSI engine, year 2011, with 75,000 on the clock. The car has been regularly serviced, but some of the cylinders...
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  Chrysler Grand Voyager - can't select 1st gear 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.5 manual a few weeks ago, but I am having trouble with the gearbox. I either find it difficult to select 1st gear...
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  Apparent misfire when cold BMW 1 Series F20 118iSport 2014 - 14 plate 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no...
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  Vibration on acceleration 11 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am suffering vibration through the floor during acceleration, particularly 1st 2nd 3rd gear (high torque), the whole car shakes, it disappears as torque...
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  I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back...
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  Suspected oil cooler failure 23 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have already contacted you about this before but it seems to be still ongoing. It started when the coolant low light came on so we stopped and called...
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  Should I have my Citroen Picasso's timing belt changed before a 2000-mile journey? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Citroen Picasso 1997cc with a mileage of 84,000 has just had a tow bar fitted, and will be travelling with a caravan on a 2000-mile round trip....
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  Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5? 12 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5 (2004-2008)?
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  Should I keep or sell my high mileage 2007 Renault Kangoo Van? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a petrol 2007 Renault Kangoo Van that's done 150,000 miles. A little battered, but in good working order. My dilemma is: selling it for what it...
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  Air con failure on Volkswagen Golf - who should pay for repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The air conditioning on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf has failed. My local dealer has found the gas level to be low, but couldn't source the leak and will recharge...
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  Does my Ford Focus have a DPF? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed from some of your articles that diesel particulate filters are likely to cause problems, especially in low mileage vehicles used for short...
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  Does my car need a service every year? 10 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We have had our Hyundai i10 main dealer serviced since new in 2010. This year it has only done 3500 miles so do I really need a service, or will the MoT...
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  Buying a used BMW - timing belt issues? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a BMW 118d 2011, 61 reg, 3200 miles on the clock for £10990. Were these models affected by the timing belt issues on N47 engines. Should I...
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  Jaguar XJ diesel - any common problems? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of changing my 2008 BMW 520D for a 2006-ish jag XJ 2.7 litre diesel. Other than body corrosion issues do you know of any specific issues/problems...
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  Exhaust Emission Light on a Corsa? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  First one is that there is a ticking noise on the engine when idle, (I have recently had the water pump changed). Second one is my Exhaust Emission...
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  Is this fuel economy acceptable for a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I know you have reservations about the economy of the VW 1.6 TDI. I have now covered just over 30,000kms [19000 mls] and have averaged 62.3 mpg. Although...
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  Mercedes-Benz (Smart) servicing - what's your advice? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife owns a 2008 Smart fourbytwo cabrio and is thinking of taking up the Mercedes servicing offer, which constitutes one A and one B service over a...
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  What's causing my 1997 Audi A4 TDI to lose power? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1997 Audi A4 TDI the other month. It was going great until I was going fast one morning, when the car's power just died on me. It now struggles...
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  Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me...