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  How long should catalytic converters last? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 35,000 miles and four years I have had to replace my catalytic converter. I think this part should have lasted longer but Peugeot don't seem interested,...
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  Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 Estate - should high mileage worry me? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Like the look of this car diesel in my local dealer, but it's done 140,000, I have been offered a cam belt change and a 6 months warrenty. The car is priced...
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  Buying an Audi A4 diesel for town use? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an Audi A4 Saloon. I have been advised by the Audi dealer that, although I live in London and use a car mainly in town type traffic,...
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  Renault Koleos 2.0dCi reliability 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Happy New Year and good health to you all at HJ Do you know if there are any reliability issues with the 2.0dci engines fitted to the Renault Koleos...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  I want a reliable commuter vehicle for A roads 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've just started a new job with a 50 mile commute each way, mainly on motorways and fast A roads. Is it worth getting a diesel? And how about if I...
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  Flawed Mondeo? 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have the excellent new style late 2007 2.0 litre diesel Mondeo with the 6-speed Durashift automatic box, 55,000 miles, fully maintained. I am thinking...
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  Filter tip? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A company is advertising in Volkswagen Driver magazine a diesel particulate filter removal service. It seems to me that if the claims made are genuine,...
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  Buying an economical car 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi. It's on an 07-plate with 6,500 on the clock. I would like your advice on the following; 1) As my...
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  Nissan X-trail-2.0 petrol TREK 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I should very much like a used Nissan X-trail 173 diesel, but I only cover a few thousand miles a year, so the DPF problems mean I should have to go for...
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  What do you think of plug-in diesel upgrades to improve fuel economy? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of plug-in diesel upgrades kits for increased mpg? Bearing in mind the high cost of diesel, are they worthwhile? How many miles would...
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  Jaguar XF 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I know you are a fan of this car and I'd like to take the plunge and buy new, but is the diesel worth the premium over petrol?
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  Does my Land Rover Freelander have a DPF? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I keep hearing about the problems you get with diesel particulate filters if you make lots of short car journeys from cold. Can you tell me if the Land...
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  Why's my Citroen C4 VTR's de-pollution warning light illuminating? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Citroen C4' VTR's engine management light keeps lighting and telling me the de-pollution system is faulty. Any ideas?
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  Why is my Mazda 5 cutting out? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 5 1.6 diesel has started to cut out. The car does a 30-40 mile journey once a week and longer ones once a month. I also use Shell V-Power once...
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  What's the better campervan investment - petrol or diesel? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’re considering buying a new Volkswagen California, or alternatively a T6 Transporter Kombi for conversion. Though the default choice would obviously...
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  Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering...
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  Mazda 6 problems 19 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2014 Mazda 6 auto Tourer now for nearly a year and travelled over 20k in this time. I have had a couple of issues. Firstly, prior to...
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  Can you give me some advice on maintenance? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Polo's engine cutting out whilst I'm driving it? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.6 CR/DPF 90PS 5-speed manual in November 2010. It now has 1,500 miles on the clock. It stalled at a junction soon...