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• 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)...
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  Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable...
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  Should I use a diesel or petrol car as a driving school vehicle? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage...
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
• Peugeot 406 HDi 110 - Not satisfied with solid flywheel conversion. 10 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  they had DMF. But i just cant find no1 talk about it after the conversion. Other than that car seems just a bit rougher at hard acceleration which is normal afaik. I dont know should i call the guy or not, he can allways say it cause of the solid flywheel... Any thoughts what
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  Need a used and reliable estate car for £15k 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £15,000 to spend and need a hard working, spacious estate car. I work as a taxi driver and the car will be used for work and must have a good sized...
• Skoda Octavia - Clutch fitted 7000 miles ago, now really bad 13 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I had a new clutch/flywheel fitted back in May, to replace the DMF (which was failing rapidly). I purchased the new clutch kit from a respected supplier, and contacted a garage recommended to me from the Skoda forum. They fitted the new clutch kit, and had to buy a new release bearing
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  Is the Skoda Octavia prone to dual-mass flywheel failure? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have been advised that there was a problem affecting the dual-mass flywheels on older Skodas/Volkswagens. The issue, I am told, caused them to fail with...
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  Buying an estate/hatch - recommendations? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical,...
• VW Passat/Ford Mondeo/Mazda 6 - Buying Used: Heart says diesel, head says petrol 10 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  and city centres. For our money we can only find relatively high mileage diesels (50-60,000) and I am very wary of the potential costs of the diesel engine - DMF (£800), Injectors, Turbo (£1500) etc... My head on the other hand is thinking about cash outlay and risk - I'm now thinking
• Suzuki Grand Vitara - Grand Vitara 1.9ddis buying advice - dpf concerns 15 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  for this model. We still love the car and i'm a die hard Ford fan but economically its no longer making sense with its general niggles and big bills looming such as the dmf and clutch. It doesn't really fit our lifestyle either now the kids are growing up - we regularly go to country shows and walk/cycle/camp
• small 6-7 seat MPV - Best used small MPV (£5k - £10k) 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  to be a diesel. Initial thoughts were Corolla Verso, but didn't like the back seats or the overall feel.  VW Touran is the current favourite, but have yet to drive.  Would it be worth getting the Touran with a DSG, as I've heard that the DMF can fail (and doesn't on the automatics
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  Could you suggest a low tech, low maintenance classic? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  With all the publicity about over complex, money pit, unfit for purpose cars - what do you recommend as a low tech alternative? I realise regulations don't...
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  Could you tell your readers we're now offering DPF cleaning services? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Whether dealers try to force regeneration of DPFs or Eolys fluid top-ups, at some stage the DPF will need either replacing or cleaning because of a build-up...
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  Can I expect good reliability from a 2000-onwards Volkswagen Sharan? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Two months ago my Volkswagen Sharan left me, following a road accident and insurance write-off. It was a 1998 1.9 turbodiesel (110bhp) SE. It had done...