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  Should I consider the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sport? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A180D Sport. However, I'm unsure whether running costs will be high. I've never driven a diesel before. I'm on...
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  Is there a midsize SUV with 3 full seats in the back? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My budget is about £10k. I currently have a 2011 Peugeot 5008 but it's underpowered. I want an SUV with 3 full seats but not a 7-seater. However, they...
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  I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced...
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  I'm buying a new car, do I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible. Do I buy petrol or diesel? Which model do you recommend?
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  I don't drive long distances but I do a lot of miles. Should I avoid diesel? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 diesel. I'm looking to change it this year. I don't drive long enough distances to warrant the diesel,...
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  What's the most reliable make and model for £1500? 31 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a stop gap car for under £1500 for my commute to work - which is a 30-mile round trip with the occasional 100 mile journey. It has...
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  I do 13,000 miles per year - should I go for a petrol car or the cheaper diesel version? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I do approximately 13,000 miles a year and quite a lot of motorway driving. I've seen a good deal for a 2016 Skoda Octravia vRS 2.0 TDI with only 2000...
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  Should I get the emissions update done on my 100,000 mile Skoda Suberb? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Skoda Superb. It runs very well, done 110,000 miles and I plan to keep it. Skoda have invited me to bring it in for emission software change,...
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  Should I get a hybrid or a diesel car to commute? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I do a 40 mile round trip every day with a mix of roads, including 70mph dual carriageway and a stretch of motorway for about 10 miles each way. Would...
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  Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote...
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  Why has the oil in my diesel car turned jet black? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Outback 2.0d Premium which I have owned from new. It has done 11000 miles (mostly high speed long distance and motorway) and I have noticed...
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  The emissions fix caused the EGR on my Audi A3 to fail - what are my rights? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  200 miles after the update, my 2010 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 has broken down and needs a new EGR valve. These are on back order and, after two weeks, I have...
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  Why has my Audi A6 2.0d suddenly lost power? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2011 Audi A6 2.0d that has done 55,000 miles. I was driving on the motorway at about 70mph when the car lurched and the engine management...
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  Are other drivers experiencing worse fuel economy after the emissions fix? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had the emissions fix on my 2013 Volkswagen Passat 180PS three weeks ago. My trip is now showing a consistent 7 per cent worse fuel consumption and the...
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  Should I trade my 2006 Jaguar S Type in for the newer model? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006 Jaguar S Type 2.7-litre diesel back in April while I was between jobs to see me through. Having now returned to work I am wondering whether...
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  Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota...
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  Low oil light on, but oil level is fine? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel has run approx 6000 miles since its engine oil change 10 months ago. The car is running very well and has good performance....
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  Mazda 6 vs Volvo S60 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a new car and have narrowed our choices to a diesel Mazda 6 and a S60 Volvo diesel. However we are concerned about reports that...
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  What's wrong with my Hyundai ix35? 5 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 diesel, which is under a finance agreement. The vehicle frequently goes into limp mode, exclusively under acceleration such...
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  Need a 4x4 for £7k - what do you recommend? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Having just moved to countryside, we need to buy a 4x4 to cope with country lanes and our steep drive. The car will do long journeys (+1hr) at least fortnightly,...