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  I need a £6000-£7000 reliable estate car 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an economical and inexpensive to run estate car for the family. Maximum budget is £7500. Preferably diesel but not a deal-breaker. Priorities...
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  Should I go for the 19-inch wheel option when I buy my new Honda CR-V? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a top-of-the-range Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel Auto with the Advanced Anti Collision system. This is probably the most expensive car...
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  Should Skoda contribute to a failed DPF in my Octavia vRS diesel? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 07-plate Skoda Octavia vRS diesel. It has a full Skoda service history with 72,000 miles (the next service is due at 78,000). Recently, the particulate...
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  Filter cough 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise concerning a blocked DPF, on our 2006 Jaguar S Type 2.7 diesel that caused a major breakdown at the end of a holiday on which we travelled...
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  Buying a used Focus - petrol or diesel? 8 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2013 Ford Focus. We are advised that the 1.6 diesel is fine for longish journeys, but are concerned that it might give problems...
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  CR-V petrol or diesel? 28 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For some time I've been looking for a CRV EX preferred petrol up to 3 or 4 years old without success. What problems would I face if I bought a diesel?...
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  Are there problems with oil levels on the Mazda CX-5 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX5 Sport diesel ex demo but have read that in Australia there have been problems with DPFs & oil levels over the X mark?...
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  Petrol or diesel? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How often or how long a drive is necessary to regenerate a TDI 2.0 170 bhp Q5? I would mainly use for city runs ...6-10k annually. How long should the...
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  DPF problem in a Volkswagen Transporter 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 59 Volkswagen Transporter is very lumpy at tickover, is hesitatant to accelerate and smells 'hot.' Dealer says I should live with it! I'm not so...
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  Does my 2003 Audi A6 have a DPF? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You spoke of burning out diesel particulate filters by running the engine at high(ish) revs for a period. What sort of time would you recommend at say...
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  Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after...
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  How can I minimise damage to my MINI Countryman diesel's DPF on short journeys? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On 2 December 2010 I bought a diesel MINI Countryman ALL4. This is the first diesel-engined car I have ever bought. I am delighted with it as a car. It...
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  What vans are best for delivery/courier work? 22 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've been thinking for a while now of going into being a courier/delivery driver - especially with the recent huge uptake of online shopping. What van...
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  What do I do if the emissions fix messed up my 2009 SEAT Exeo? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  3 weeks after the emissions fix to my 2009 SEAT Exeo 170 estate, the glow plug warning light flashed continuously and limp mode activated. I visited the...
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  Need a used family car for £2k - any suggestions? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My friend bought a Honda Civic on your recommendation and has been very pleased with it. Now her husband's 1.5 diesel Renault Megane needs replacing with...
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  Citroen C8 losing power 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter...
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  Vauxhall Corsa drive judder 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put...
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  Buying a new Crossover - what would you recommend? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new crossover, but cannot decide on what car to buy. I want something that’s fun to drive, with good fuel economy and low road tax. I’m...
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  Which car is best for high mileage - EcoBoost or diesel? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently rack up 20,000 miles a year and run a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus Style. I would like to change my car for something more economical. Is it is better...
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  Should I buy a high mileage Fiesta? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm keen to buy a Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi to commute 18,000 miles a year. I've found quite a few 2012 plate examples in a decent spec well within my price...