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  Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at...
• VW Passat 1.9 TDI Estate 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  On a previous thread I was debating going petrol over diesel for my next car. However after thinking logically (i.e. not every diesel owner suffers a turbo failure, or countless DMF replacements) we have both come to the conclusion that due to our mileage each year we would be around £700
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  at the weekends. We also have to tow our 1325kg caravan about 10 times a year. We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing. However, while
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  Do I need to have the emissions fix on my Skoda Octavia? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI (42,000 miles). I've had two letters from Skoda inviting me to have the emissions fix undertaken, but I am happy...
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  Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He...
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  Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - what should I do? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as...
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  Is my Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel likely to suffer DPF problems, and what could I replace it with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  11 months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel, which I am delighted with. However I am so worried about your comments about the risk of...
• VW Tranporter T5, Petrol Estate cars. - Sunday Morning Decision time: Van is dying..... 27 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  The day has come. DMF, probably clutch as well and something going noisily wrong within the RHS wheel bearings (as I understand it). I have a friendly local independant who gave the heads up when it was in for a small job. Oh the electrics are starting to go as well. Totting up
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0TDCi Vibration with strong acceleration 8 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  of the car: -new clutch, starter, dmf, 2000 miles ago. -in July '08, a split boost hose was replaced -an injector was recoded at 65000 miles; record for this says "CARRY OUT DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS, TRACED DTC P23 36 NUMBER ONE INJECTOR REACHED ADAPTIVE LIMIT RE-ENTER CORRECTION VALUES" -No 4 Cylinder
• KIA Cee'd - feedback on reliability of high mileage ceed / i30 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  and diesel cars. I don't do much miles per years. Perhaps 8000 - 10000 miles. Given that this age ceed diesels do not have the usual problem areas such as DMFs and DPFs, will the reliability of  this car be similar to a similar age / mileage petrol ceed? There doesn't seem
• Ford Mondeo - Any other large petrol car suggestions 24 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  or estate) at or near Mondeo size. Petrol - I do about 7000 miles a year.   Leaving low miles aside I'm worried about stories of expensive DMF and other repairs on newer diesels. Traditional handbrake not electronic Traditional key ignition Chain cam rather than belt
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  Petrol or diesel seven seater? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 Revs to 3000 rpm then dies off 15 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  by fitting a performance chip, but after 2 weeks the problem resurfaced again. Maybe worth a mention is the simply dismal fuel consumption...urban driving hardly returns 35 mpg...longer, gentle runs struggle to top 40. The car has also passed through the dreaded DMF saga, but the dealer not only repaired
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 TDCI Flywheel/clutch replaced, now gearbox 26 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hello I got bit by DMF failure 2 months ago (failed starter caused by getting clogged up with swarf from disintegrating dual-mass flywheel/clutch); I ran the car on the replacement starter till it started sticking again... and then the clutch went. By which time I had enough money together
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2004 1.9dCi Clutch pedal failure 7 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  ), but what do you reckon I'm looking at parts-wise? I have horrible DMF and clutch kit thoughts in my head at the moment. Cheers DP
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  My high mileage diesel Hyundai i20 CRDi has developed a sluggish starting problem, is it time to get rid of it? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Hyundai i20 CRDi 90PS diesel has developed sluggish starting and oil splashed 3/4 way up the dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant...
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  Should I replace my Skoda Octavia vRS? And if so, what with? 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (170 CR)Manual Hatch which I have owned car since new. It has now covered 102k (almost) trouble-free miles. I am now...
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  Warranty dispute 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wanted to ask your advise in relation to a recent warranty claim that has been rejected by VGS warranties against a faulty clutch and flywheel on my...
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  Rough idling Audi A4 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an ageing (53 plate, 120,000 mile) Audi A4 1.9 TDI. It has been a great car but over the past few months the idle has gone "lumpy" intermittently....
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  Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)...