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  Running a diesel car - Should I replace now? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 3 year old Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 65,000 miles on the clock. I do around 18,000 miles per year and have a 40 mile round trip for work each day....
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  Should I get a second car? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 E-Class 280 diesel estate with 120k miles which has proved an extremely reliable and comfortable car for our family use and annual long drive...
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  Is the DPF on my Jaguar clogged? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar regularly shows a red dashboard warning saying the diesel particulate filter is full. I'm told I should, at some point since the previous time...
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  Which small MPV offers lots of space, good visibility and comfort? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have had very satisfactory service from our Fiat Multipla JTD ELX which is now 10 years old, has covered over 140,000 miles and, although running well,...
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  Which engine is best in the Ford C-MAX? 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have to update our Mondeo estate (2002 petrol) and am considering a C-Max, perhaps 1 or 2 yrs old. I am attracted to the 1.6 diesel because of low VED,...
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  Which economical car for 15,000 miles per year mixed driving? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the countryside and drive 250 miles a week to the office and back, mostly on B-roads, and also use the car for the usual things, including travelling...
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  Second clutch replacement 10k after the first? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2009 Peugeot 207 1.4hdi (no DMF or DPF system on this one, thankfully!). Bought it at a year old with two year manufacturer warranty remaining....
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  Can you recommend a petrol-engined 4x4 SUV? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On your website it says that the new model Santa Fe can come with a petrol engine. However there is no mention of one on the Hyundai website? I fancy having...
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  Replacement for a Focus? 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another...
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  Do you know of any problems with the Alfa Romeo 159? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a used Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm. I have read your review of the 159 and you list a number of faults that affect the 1.9 JTDm, but...
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  No particulate place to go 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've read with some dismay of the shocking stories of Mazda 2.0 diesels spewing fuel into the engine lubricant with understandable and catastrophic results....
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  Pensioners off 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are two pensioners who have not bought a car for 15 years and are considering buying a new Audi A6 2.7 diesel or a used Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel to provide...
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  Do you have any advice on dealing with Audi after the emissions fix caused increased fuel consumption in my A6? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken my Audi A6 in to have the emissions fix because Audi insisted that the performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emission will not be adversely...
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  Is an EV a viable choice for driving through France? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an electric car but I drive a lot in France. What is the situation with charging points and fees please?
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  Want to buy a Golf estate - what should I look out for? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a Volkswagen Golf Estate SE TDI(105) on a 58 plate with 26,000 miles. Are there any issues with it and is its DPF problem?
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  Which family car? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze...
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  Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a...
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  What is the ideal diesel hybrid annual mileage? 30 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I know that if you drive less that 10000 miles a year, a diesel isn't the right choice. What about a diesel hybrid engine? Does that have a minimum recommendation?
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  Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai+2? 13 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 dCi. It has done 130,000 miles and the seller is asking for £4,300. I quite like the car, it looks...
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  Should I buy a diesel or petrol Volkswagen Polo? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Volkswagen Polo petrol 1.2 TDI Match (2017) or a Polo diesel 1.4 TDI (2016)? It will be used for city travel with three or four long trips...