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  What's a suitable reliable upgrade from a Honda Accord? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a 2005 diesel Honda Accord Tourer since new. I'm thinking of upgrading it to a more recent 2010 model Accord Tourer. I'm concerned that this...
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  Nissan Qashqai diesel - does it suffer DPF problems? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to change my wife’s Toyota Rav4 for a Nissan Qashqai, but the only automatic version has a 1.6 diesel engine. I think I recall that when...
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  Buying a Mazda 5 - diesel or petrol? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are a young family looking to move to a bigger car to carry all of the paraphernalia associated with our two young children (currently we own a Honda...
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  Can I expect DPF problems if I buy a Jaguar XF or XJ? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a secondhand Jaguar XF or XJ about 3-4 years old, but from reading your various concerns about particulate filters, I...
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  Which diesel MPV for short trips? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my car with a MPV. The two options I am considering are the Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost petrol or the 2012 Renault Grand Scenic...
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  Should I buy my company Focus 1.6 TDCI? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford focus Zetec 1.6 TDCI 110 (DPF) (2008, 58 plate, 47500 miles) company car is at the end of its lease. It has been faultless so far and I can buy...
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  Do the KIA Sportage or Nissan Qashai have any particular problems? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to change my car. I can spend in the region of £20,000 plus whatever I can get for my 2004 Mondeo Ghia X 2.0TDCI with 46,000 miles. I tow a...
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  S-Type DPF regeneration 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  To retire with I searched for and eventually found an immaculate Jaguar S type 2.7 diesel, just out of warranty, at a quality independent dealer. Soon...
• Vauxhall Astra - New DPF for Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi - how much? 17 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I have a thread in the Legal forum about a car I bought in Nov 2022 that had serious DPF issues within the first 3 weeks. I'm currently arguing with the dealer about getting a refund. This thread isn't about whether I'll get one or not...I'm more curious about the cost to get a new
• Mazda 3 2010 turbo diesel - mystery fault.. please help! 11 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  This could be a bit of a long post but i will try to keep it as brief as i can. A couple of weeks ago my beloved Mazda 3 1.6ts diesel...died on the motorway    It was towed to a local independent garage, where £800 later the turbo was replaced, the dpf was filled
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  Ford Focus warning light - what does it mean? 9 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had a DPF delete done in 2013 on my Ford Focus diesel. All was well until late 2014 when the powertrain light came on. I had the ECU checked, but no...
• Land Rover Discovery Sport - DPF just cleaned by Land Rover (AA partner) 26 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  See below but 20 days later the red DPF light is back on and in limp home mode again. Also after they took the car it came back with small chip in the windscreen. The car is 2.5 years old and I dont want It cleaning again after only doing 50miles. Dont want big bills when warranty
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  Why won't my Transit rev above 3000rpm? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Ford Transit. The fuel filter light came on and a message said it’s blocked. It won't rev above 3000rpm. I changed the fuel filter this morning...
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  Are petrol particulate filters likely to have the same problems as DPFs? 2 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a diesel car fitted with a DPF which has not been a totally satisfactory experience. I am considering buying a petrol vehicle which I...
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  Poor fuel economy with Mazda 3 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3 1.6CD DPF avreages only 30mpg in the city,and around 40-50mpg combined, what would be cause of this?
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  Kia Rio petrol or diesel? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to spend £5K on a used Rio, covering 10K to 12K miles per year. Would you recommend the 1.4 petrol or 1.5 diesel? Never owned diesel before and...
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  maintenance 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Ive run my car for 4 years it has 2 oil changes and a service every year at a Nissan dealer are there any tips to keep it going another 5 years as we love...
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  Honda Civic: 1.8 petrol vs 1.6 diesel? 4 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot?...
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  Can I have the DPF removed from my Volkswagen Golf estate? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A local company has offered to remove the DPF from my Golf estate, reprogram the ECU and leave it looking identical underneath. They claim better mpg and...
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  Can you recommend a diesel automatic for £10,000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With a budget of £10,000, what Focus or bigger-sized diesel auto would you recommend secondhand? I'm running 30,000 miles per year, so it shouldn't be...