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  Mike and Burny winter 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Audi A4 Avant 2.0 litre 143 manual TDI in August and having now covered more than 5,000 miles I am disappointed with the fuel...
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  Why is the fan in my Volkswagen Passat running after I've turned the engine off? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since having the emissions fix on my Volkswagen Passat, I noticed the fan running for twenty or so seconds after I had switched off and locked the car....
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  What problems does the Mazda 3 2.2d engine have? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking of buying a 2012 Mazda 3 with a 2.2d engine. What is your opinion on the reliability of this engine?
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  Nissan Qashqai - Is the 1.5 diesel better than the 1.6? 26 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel engine better than the 1.5 diesel engine and does it have DPF problems?
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  How good is a used Octavia? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of friends including a mechanic have recommended buying a used Skoda Octavia to replace my Volkswagen Bora TDI. I have seen many driven by taxi...
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  Buying a nearly new Audi A6 - are the diesels reliable? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a nearly new Audi A6 Ultra 2.0 TDI. I believe these have new engines.How do they stand with the usual ideals with DPFs and 3 year+ old...
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  Worth waiting for the new model Skoda Yeti? 1 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Skoda Yeti: Hoping to buy 4x4 diesel but believe range being re-vamped next year. Any news eg diesel chain cam drive fitted?, DPF problem being addressed?...
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  Is the 2010 Qashqai diesel suitable for short journeys? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a secondhand 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel, 14,000 miles and it looks as if I have made a mistake and should have gone for petrol because...
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  Buying a used medium diesel car what would you recommend? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Changing from Ford Fiesta to medium-size diesel used car. Don't want problems with fly wheels or DPFs. What would you recommend?
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  I'm tempted by a little Volvo 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice...
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  When were DPFs introduced? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When were particulate filters introduced? Does it vary acceding to Manufacturer?
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  Which cheap diesel car? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking into cheap diesel transport that has no DPF or DMF. I see you have recommended the Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D before - does the Toyota Corolla...
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  Goodwill on a car not serviced with Nissan? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How extensive is Nissan's goodwill on X-trail design faults (e.g. Turbo fails DPS etc.) for Cared4 Dealer stock who's service history can't be proved to...
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  Buying a used Legacy 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 turbo diesel with about 50,000 miles on it. Can you advise on what are the things to watch our for when...
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  Engine service light on a Volvo S60 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S60 has a full service history, but about 500 miles ago the engine system service light kept coming on then going off, etc. The car drops...
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  Buying a VAG 1.2 TSI 105 ps engine 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering a Fabia with the TSI 1.2 105 ps engine and wondered if this fairly new design with its high pressure injectors and turbo is likely to have...
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  Peugeot 407 - what do you think? 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What does Honest John think of a Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI 2005? Would the 1.6 lack in power? What would it be like on fuel? Any particular problems to look...
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  Can you recommend a used car for a long commute? 20 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My car was written off while parked a few weeks ago and the third party insurer is about to pay out. I have a commute of 90 miles a day, almost all motorway....
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  Which VAG car is best? 10 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a nearly new car Volkswagen group car. I like the Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia and Superb, but I have a number of concerns regarding...
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  Feeling ill whilst driving - is my car emitting dangerous fumes? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving a 2011 Volkswagen Passat (company car) with 50,000 miles on the clock. I've had it for sometime and felt ill. My other half told me it was...