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  Should I sell my diesel Audi A4 now before problems arise? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Avant S line quattro TDI 2.0 litre diesel (170PS motor) with a BRD series engine. I purchased the car new in 2006 and have now done 52,000...
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  A comfortable estate car for £2500 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres. I don't really...
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  Why has Shell's 'fuel saver' diesel increased my Chevrolet Cruze's consumption from 29.4mpg to 27.86mpg? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have now run a Chevrolet Cruze diesel auto for over one year. Since Shell introduced "Fuel saver" diesel, my consumption has increased to 27.86 mpg average...
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  Advice on next car to buy... 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Quick advice required please: I am going to buy a car ASAP & have the following in mind: 2006/VW Jetta 1.9 TDI SE DSG (105K) 2005/Ford Mondeo ST TDCI...
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  What shall I replace our Octavia with? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Another letter asking for your advice. I am an elderly lady, now the sole driver as my husband is not fit anymore. We have a 2005 2.0 litre diesel Skoda...
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  Moteworthy 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is...
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  Lease please dismisseth us 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have the balance of a two year lease on a 2008 Audi Avant 2.0 TDI. Unfortunately the particulate filter light comes on at relatively short intervals...
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  What's the best cleaning products for diesel engines? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The emissions warning light is illuminated on my BMW 5 Series diesel. My local garage has said it is due to carbon deposits in the manifold and wants more...
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  BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback for my daily commute of 40 miles to London. I’d prefer an automatic, with a petrol engine....
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  Buying a used mid sized car 1 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What car is the best long term car for these needs: Good build quality Fun to drive Practical Timeless Value Reliability My budget is no...
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  What do you recommend as a very comfortable, roomy, economical, safe and reliable car? 18 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We’re thinking of changing our 2012 Honda Accord Diesel Tourer for something with as much or more room - we need the space for sailing gear - but with...
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  What's the best car for £5,000 - £7,000? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a comfortable, reliable and economical car for £5,000 - £7,000? The vehicle must handle long journeys of 600 miles on a regular basis....
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  Can you suggest a family car for London and occasional longer drives? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a maximum budget of £14,000 for a reliable, used SUV or estate with good economy and lots of space. We were originally drawn to the Renault Kadjar...
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  Should I change from diesel to petrol? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my diesel Toyota Yaris new in 2011. I’m 70 next year and may be doing more short journeys than long ones - not so good for a diesel engine plus...
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  EGR valve failure seems common on my BMW engine - do BMW offer assistance with this issue? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought new a BMW Tourer 520d in July 2016, it now has covered 11,000 miles. However, drivetrain fault indication recently appeared and the car fell into...
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  Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions...
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  Skoda Yeti has 100k on the clock - should I keep or sell? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work...
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  Change or keep current Focus? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 (62) Ford Focus Zetec S 1.6 TDCi which is my third Focus to date. I appreciate a lot of this is personal opinion but would value your...
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  Ford Fiesta advice 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  As you are aware I not so long ago bought a Fiesta TDCI 1.6 s with approximately 55,000 miles for £6000. The car has had a few issues but the dealer...
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  V70 D5 replacement suggestion? 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to replace my trusty V70 D5 after 11 years and 135,000 miles. I’m tending towards petrol rather than diesel to avoid problems with DMF, DPF,...