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  Jaguar extended warranty - is it worth it? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Jaguar XFd S is three-years old soon and I have been offered an extended warranty by Jaguar. My question is are there any known major failures...
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  I've had a problem with my S40 from new 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have issues with my S40, which it has had from new. Engine revs or surges at 1200 revs in first gear & reverse. Dealership says the onboard computer...
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  Reliability of a Ford Focus 1.6 and 2.0 tdci 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon buy a Ford Focus 1.6 or 2.0 TDCi, even though I drive only about 15,000 km/year. Which of these engines is more reliable? I'm thinking...
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  Maintaining a Corsa 1.3 CDTI 31 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 1.3CDTI Corsa from the Vauxhall Dealer. It has done 37K and has a full Vauxhall SH. I am planning to keep it for approx 4 years...
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  Choosing petrol or diesel for fuel economy 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Renault Scenic Expression DCi 86 and i'm looking to replace with 2011 Scenic with similar performance. My annual mileage is now reduced from...
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  Audi TT purchase 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a 2009 or 2010 Audi TT 2.0 coupe but do i go for the petrol or diesel version, I do approx 15k miles per year and do i go for...
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  Glow plug warning 21 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently on the motorway I had to accelerate hard. All was fine until about 3,000rpm then there was a noticeable drop in power and the glow plug warning...
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  Does the Volkswagen Golf TDi tend to clog up its DPF? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at the Volkswagen Golf TDi 105PS Bluemotion, but was told today by a fellow Volkswagen fan that I need to beware of their tendency to...
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  Which used car is best for the commute to work? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting rid of my (reliable but thirsty) Ford Mondeo and need something reliable for a commute to work which is nearly 30 miles each way, with frequent...
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  Is the shift from diesel pushing up the price of petrol cars? 1 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen two 2010 Mazda 6 Estate 2.0 petrol for sale for £9500 - £9750, with 19,000 and 29,000 miles. One is a private sale and the other is from a...
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  Why does my Audi A4 have poor fuel economy following the emissions upgrade? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Has anybody else had a reduction in their fuel economy following the recent emissions upgrade? The range on my Audi A4 has gone from 620 to 570 miles per...
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  Buying a new SEAT Leon ST - petrol or diesel? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed that SEAT Leon ST diesels are cheaper than their petrol equivalents. Should I be concerned about DMF, DPF problems on SEAT diesels as with...
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  Buying a used SUV - petrol or diesel? 27 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf GTI Estate, which I really enjoy driving. I am thinking of a used Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 but seem only...
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  headaches and fatigue - car use 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  while i drive my diesel car with windows open i start to feel ill experiencing fatigue and headaches. I dont know if this is usual of diesel vehicles and...
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  What are the risks of buying a car with high mileage? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to by a 2011/2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi. I am set on the diesel as I do around 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway. Should I buy an older car...
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  Peugeot 406 diesel smoking and misfiring when cold 17 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When the engine is cold in a morning, my 1999 Puegeot 406 2.2 diesel misfires and blows clouds of blue smoke. It eventually clears, but this is happening...
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  Buying a small SUV - which is best? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to buy my wife a small four-wheel drive car. We live in the country and she works at a local village school, which is located six miles from...
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  Can you recommend a small and economical used car? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple...
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  How can my diesel engine become more resilient to short runs from cold? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Apparently short trips are not good for diesels. At work we use the Platinum Plus additive in our delivery van to make it burn off the soot in the DPF...
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  Honda CR-V: Diesel or petrol? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We will be using the CR-V as a second car - driven once a week on the motorway for work (1/2 an hour run so an hour in total) and when the weather is bad....