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  What's wrong with my C5? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Citroen C5 petrol is losing power. It will tick-over find, but once you go above 3000rpm it will struggle. Any ideas?
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  Petrol or diesel Mazda6? 4 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I only do around 9,000 miles per year and I'm looking at a petrol version of the Mazda 6. Much more choice with the diesel versions. Are these diesels...
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  What's the best family car for £3000? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a cheap family estate or hatchback to get a dog, kids and and pram into. Ideally, I'd like a diesel Ford Mondeo, but only cover 24 miles a day....
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  Can you recommend a used pick-up? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for 2004-2005 pick-up 4x4 to use on my land to get animal feed etc. Which make and model would you recommend?
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  Buying a used Fiesta - petrol or diesel? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently looking at buying either a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 petrol or the TDCi version. I have a 13 mile trip to and from work, which is 80%...
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  Engine management light is on – what’s the fault? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management warning light has come on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The car has covered 36,500 miles and the oil is a little low. There are no real...
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  Which version of Toyota RAV-4 to buy? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a used Toyota RAV-4 no more than four years old, which must be automatic. I cannot work out which engine size and fuel would be...
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  Correct oil for Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy oil to top up my 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI S line. The handbook is confusing, as it seems that I need a different grade of oil if my car...
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  Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai for 13,000 miles a year? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new Nissan Qashqai and I wondered if it's better to buy a diesel or petrol version. My average mileage is 13,000 per year.
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  Are Nissan Navaras prone to engine failures? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting a Nissan Navara, but I'm getting bad reports on them regarding engine failure. I'm looking at around an 04 or 06 reg. I would like...
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  Ford Mondeo emiting a burning smell 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago, I bought a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel estate from a main dealership. It has been great so far - it had 45,000 and now has 57,000 - was...
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  Volkswagen Golf - why is the emissions light on? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me why the emission light keeps switching on my 2004 Volkswagen Golf?
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  Best used estate for under £5k? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m after an estate to replace my 1996 Audi A4 Avant 1.9TDI. My priorities for the new car are reliability, low running costs and one or two driver comforts....
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  I bought a Mazda 3 four months ago - a fault has now occurred, can I claim the cost of repairs from the garage? 29 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mazda 3 2.2d in June this year. Four months later, the oil pressure light is on. The dealership warranty was only for 60 days. Who do I set...
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  Can I get a remap to improve the fuel economy of my Kia Cee'd? 9 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Based on your advice and all you've written, I bought a Kia C'eed estate auto 1.6 diesel (no DPF) with 37,000 miles on the clock from a Kia dealer this...
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  I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I...
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  The emissions debate - when will other vehicles be included? 29 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  When - in the emotive debate about diesel emissions - will the words "agricultural machinery", "shipping", "railway locomotives" and (heaven forbid) "LORRIES"...
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  Replacing Honda Civic petrol with a Honda CRV 1.6 Diesel 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Honda Civic which is fine except it is really cramped in the back with 4 adults. I have been very impressed by my local Honda agents Yeomans...
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  Diesel Particular filter 4 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My beloved C30 does 600miles a week. 120 round trip commute. I had heard about cars not running because the filter blocks up, in the city as short journeys,...
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  I would like to buy a new BMW 520 - should I get a petrol or diesel version? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  It is now time to change from my nine-year old BMW 525 diesel. I am retired and do about 4000 miles per year. I do lots of short journeys of around seven...