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  DPF problem in a Volkswagen Transporter 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 59 Volkswagen Transporter is very lumpy at tickover, is hesitatant to accelerate and smells 'hot.' Dealer says I should live with it! I'm not so...
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  Does my 2003 Audi A6 have a DPF? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You spoke of burning out diesel particulate filters by running the engine at high(ish) revs for a period. What sort of time would you recommend at say...
• Peugeot 308 SW (2008 - ) - DPF and electrical problems. 5 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I would like some advice? I recently bought a peugeot 308 hatch, bought new and now it has done just over 20000kms. A fault registered on the LCD screen...
• Battery jump-starter 11 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Looking for recommendations of a good, small car battery jump-starter. <£75. Car is a 2.0L diesel BMW Touring (non-dpf).
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  Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after...
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  How can I minimise damage to my MINI Countryman diesel's DPF on short journeys? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On 2 December 2010 I bought a diesel MINI Countryman ALL4. This is the first diesel-engined car I have ever bought. I am delighted with it as a car. It...
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  What vans are best for delivery/courier work? 22 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've been thinking for a while now of going into being a courier/delivery driver - especially with the recent huge uptake of online shopping. What van...
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  What do I do if the emissions fix messed up my 2009 SEAT Exeo? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  3 weeks after the emissions fix to my 2009 SEAT Exeo 170 estate, the glow plug warning light flashed continuously and limp mode activated. I visited the...
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  Need a used family car for £2k - any suggestions? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My friend bought a Honda Civic on your recommendation and has been very pleased with it. Now her husband's 1.5 diesel Renault Megane needs replacing with...
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  Citroen C8 losing power 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter...
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  Vauxhall Corsa drive judder 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put...
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  Buying a new Crossover - what would you recommend? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new crossover, but cannot decide on what car to buy. I want something that’s fun to drive, with good fuel economy and low road tax. I’m...
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  Which car is best for high mileage - EcoBoost or diesel? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently rack up 20,000 miles a year and run a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus Style. I would like to change my car for something more economical. Is it is better...
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  Should I buy a high mileage Fiesta? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm keen to buy a Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi to commute 18,000 miles a year. I've found quite a few 2012 plate examples in a decent spec well within my price...
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  What are three-cylinder engines like? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 307 SW 2006 which is a great car but I have the usual problems with the DPF. I can live with them... I have been told that a lot of...
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  Is the Fiat diesel engine fitted to the Suzuki Swift reliable? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Pleased to hear the Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel has a chain driven camshaft. Apart from the DPF issue would you say the Fiat engine built in India is a reliable...
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  Increasinbg fuel consumption - is this normal? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 SEL TDI 170 DSG Estate which has covered about 75,000 miles. Until June it was averaging just over 42mpg on a combined cycle...
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  Mazda 6 cutting out 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently found that my Mazda 6 is cutting out on me. it tends to happen in the morning - I start the car, reverse out of the garage, and as I depress...
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  How often should I change the oil in my ex-rental Audi? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Audi A4 diesel with approx 26,000 miles on the clock, which I purchased one year ago with 9000 miles showing from an Audi dealer, who advised...
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  I need a 4x4 for work 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car for use as a workhorse for my gardening business and small amount of towing a small caravan. I have looked at your reviews...