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  I'm buying a high mileage BMW, do you have any advice? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy a high mileage but very well maintained 2008 BMW 520d. It looks really nice and clean. The car is in pristine condition but there is no...
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  SEAT tells me my diesel Alhambra only needs serviced every two years - is this too long? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  SEAT contacted me after one year of ownership about the annual service on my 2.0-litre diesel Alhambra. However, now they say that my car did not need...
• Peugeot 307 2.0 hdi 110 bhp - Poor fuel economy - 37mpg motorway cruising 21 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  with contact cleaner - can't find any split turbo pipes or hear any leaks. - DPF has recently been jet washed out and not showing as blocked in PP2000 - DPF regent taking place average 600Km, last regen 400Km ago. Elios fluid level 60% - I can hear turbo kicking in and see waste gate arm moving when revved
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  Is buying another diesel estate a sound investment, considering future bans and expenses? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got an 8 year old Honda Accord EX i-DTEC 2.2 diesel estate which I like very much and is the third I've had over the last 20 years or so. I hear alarms...
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  Could I have prevented my Octavia's turbo failure? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a taxi driver and I've got a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI. Whenever the DPF regenerates it blows a lot of smoke from the exhaust pipe. I eventually realised...
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  Buying a Civic Tourer - petrol or diesel? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a new or nearly new Honda Civic Tourer but don't know which engine to get. I drive 12,000 miles per year and my daily commute is a...
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  Volkswagen Caravelle burning oil 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Volkswagen Caravelle eight months ago for £23,000 from a large specialist dealer. The car has one previous owner and has covered 73,000...
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  Citroen C4 Picasso - should I service it before selling? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 HDI Auto is currently at 95K miles. We haven't had it serviced since 68k miles and are thinking of part exchanging it rather...
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  Volvo V70 - "Engine System Service" message 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volvo V70 2.4 diesel and two weeks ago an "Engine System Service required" message appeared along with the yellow warning. I booked the car...
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  anti pollution fault warning on Peugeot 307 2.0HDI 110 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have anti pollution fault on my car but the car when warm is revving on its own and then it will cut out it will start but then there is no accelerator...
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  Mazda 6 or Vuaxhall Insignia? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m shortly moving to a new job, relinquishing a company car and looking to purchase one of my own. I need a decent sized family car with luggage space...
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  Am I asking for DPF problems if I buy a Jaguar XF or BMW 3 Series diesel? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a mature motorist looking for a little late in life luxury I have been looking at the Jaguar XF Sport or Luxury 2.2 diesel. As I will not be doing more...
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  Diesel engine losing power - what's the fault? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Honda CRV diesel has started slowing and hesitating when putting my foot down on the accelerator. I took it to my local garage, who temporarily...
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  Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want...
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  Jag S Type diesel - a sensible used buy? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a used Jaguar S Type 2.7 Diesel with manaul gearbox if I can find a good one. Is this car a sensible used buy, and can you confirm...
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  New car or five-year-old Octavia estate? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Six years ago I bought an 03 plate 1.9 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate for £6k with under 80k on the clock. It now needs replacing and I don't know whether...
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  Should I buy this used Honda CR-V? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I reluctantly have to part with my very comfortable 31,000 2006 Volvo S80 SE D5 185 due to worsening back problems. A local garage has a September 2012...
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  Buying a family car for less than £3000 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have just sold our beloved old Land Cruiser after three years of trouble free driving as it was just too juicy but I am terrified at re-entering the...
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  Has my remap caused problems? 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 diesel which I had mapped 4 months ago to improve fuel consumption. Recently my turbo failed and I booked it into...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel Grand C-Max for short commutes with longer weekend drives? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in purchasing either a brand-new 1.6 petrol Ecoboost Grand C-Max or a nearly new 1.6 diesel Grand C-Max. Both are the same price at £16,500....