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  Buying an economical family car 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K...
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  Buying a Subaru Outback 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Outback diesel as we live in a rural area that has been cut off the last few winters when it snows. We have...
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  Keeping a diesel car at its best 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a diesel car two-years ago because I like the high torque/low rev style of driving and the fuel economy (54 mpg average). I now realise that this...
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  Alping hand 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son (who lives in Switzerland) recently purchased a Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel, having read all the glowing reports about it. Twice now he has had a potentially...
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  Jaguar or Lexus? 17 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently retired and want to buy a used car that has a very comfortable ride. I have considered a Jaguar XF or Lexus IS250 but would welcome your opinion...
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  Hybrid v Diesel 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have two cars, Audi A4 and Corolla Verso, both 2004 and both Automatics. We are considering consolidating to one car between us. We would...
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  Should I trade in my Volvo S60 for a BMW 320 SE Touring? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 52-plate Volvo S60 2.0L petrol with 110,000 miles on the clock and with its MOT due. It's been a good runner and I picked it up five...
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  Hond life 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2007 Honda CRV ES 2.2iCDTI that is coming up to 3 years old and we usually think of changing at this point. However we both enjoy the car and...
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  Do the KIA Soul and Cee'd diesel models have DPFs? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last Sunday you suggested that someone doing low mileage and short trips should not buy a car with a particulate filter. I do about 8000 miles a year-...
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  Diesing out the dirt 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a FIAT 500 diesel (which she loves) and we took it in for a first service at £149. I didn’t check the oil after the service to ensure it had...
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  Degenerate 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been on the BMW website. There they have a new BMW 3 series 320d ED. From the news article it seems to be a very good car at BMW prices. Do...
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  Mazda6 estate injector seals - DIY job? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Mazda6 Estate 2.0 diesel. I have a leak around the fuel injection seals - is it possible to replace these seals or does it require special...
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  When should I service my Peugeot 308 SW? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Peugeot 308 SW. How often does it require a service?
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  Buying a Ford B-Max - petrol or diesel? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for?
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  What's the best second-hand long wheelbase van? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand long wheelbase van such as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master and want advice as to the best make for reliability,...
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  I'm looking for an economical, reliable vehicle to transport school pupils - what do you suggest? 14 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm the Business Manager of a Special School in Kent. Our older students regularly go out on short trips in small groups to improve their life skills and...
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  Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing...
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  Should I get a new Mondeo diesel? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0 litre Mondeo diesel Powershift which is only doing around 6000 miles per year.I have never had a problem with the DPF over 33,000 miles of...
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  Problem with car bought 2 months ago 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi HJ, let me know your favourite charity and I'll bung a few quid if you can advise me. Bought a Volvo S40 1.6D, Dec 07 model, 38k miles from an Evans...
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  Which fuel additives can I use in my Audi TDi? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I looked up the Platinum Plus additive on Google it threw up several other additives also. All claimed to decrease fuel consumption, give smoother...