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  Does my Peugeot 407 really need diesel fuel additive? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In my 2006 Peugeot 407 SW SE, diesel fuel additive should be checked at 70,000 miles and running out can lead to massive bills. Mine required three litres...
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  Good Manners 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Hyundai Matrix 1.8 for the last seven years, from new, and never had any trouble with it. I am 73 years old and don't do many miles. I...
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  Someday smut 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you might be interested to hear about my DPF experience. I drive a 2010 VW Golf 2.0 TDI GT, which I love. The mileage to date is less than 3,000....
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  What should I pay attention to if I buy a high mileage car? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a high mileage Volvo XC90. Any tips of what to look out for?
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  Why won't my Hyundai Santa Fe let me upshift if it thinks we're going too slow? 10 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai Santa Fe will not let me change up manually if it thinks we are going to slow. My other Tiptronic auto would let me go into any gear, even...
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  Buying a used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - petrol or diesel? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need an MPV for multiple children carrying to replace my beloved but ageing Citroen C8. However, our journeys are mainly short - often much less than...
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  Buying a used Jaguar XF 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy an approved used Jaguar XF (2013 reg).I prefer the looks and power of the V6 diesel S(275PS).Do you thing it will suffer more problems...
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  Buying a 4x4 for the school run - diesel or petrol? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a 4x4 for our two mile school run. We are keen on a BMW X3, but have heard that short trips are not good for diesels due to the DPF...
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  Petrol or diesel? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  An answer you posted recently pointed out multiple drawbacks to diesel ownership from the fourth year onwards, on a car under a 3 year lease. If I buy...
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  What is the smell around the exhaust of my car after a long run? 9 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi Q5 has a smell like hot tarmac around the rear and exhaust area after a good run. It doesn't smell like oil and the oil level is steady after 500...
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  What's the best automatic for a tall driver? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best second hand automatic car for a tall man, with a tall family, that does a various distance of miles for work?
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  Buying a Honda CR-V - petrol or diesel? 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2002 Honda CR-V petrol with the newer model. Should I go with petrol or diesel? I would buy a 2008/9 with 100k miles and would do...
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  Which S-Max engine is best? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of trading our Volkswagen Golf Plus for a one year old Ford S-Max. It'll mainly do running around with a longer trip once a week on average....
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  Should I buy a carl with 104k miles on the clock? 7 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a 2008 Ford Focus estate 1.6 TDCi with 104,000 miles on the clock for £3995. Would you recommend buying this caR?
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  What car with high seats and a petrol engine? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Hyundai ix35 1.7D Premium and am considering changing to a petrol car. What is available that has a fairly high seats for easy entry (for my dodgy...
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  Changing from a Cee'd for lower mileages? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a '58 Kia Cee'd CRDi GS from new and have covered 39k miles. My annual mileage is decreasing yearly and is around 8k. I am very happy with...
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  Citroen C8 additive warning light 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a Citroen C8 and a warning came up on the panel that the diesel additive needed attention, and to get a local dealer to look at it.
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  Is this service quote reasonable? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am coming up to the 3 year service and MOT on the S80 1.6D Drive, with a mileage of 22K. The main dealer is quoting £600 including the MOT, saying that...
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  Fear of high mileage 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided on a Mazda 6 2.2d SL 185 estate and have now found one locally. It's an 0-plate9 one owner ( ex lease ) with FMSH and 96K on the clock at...
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  Burning smell in a CR-V 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Exhaust/ burning smell inside cabin when stopped after driving. Car is a CR-V, done 70,000 miles and is regularly serviced. Has happened over the last...