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  Why is my friend's Audi A6 emitting excess smoke when idling? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A friend's 2007 Audi A6 2.0 TDI had a DPF removed and deleted, as well as an EGR shut. It also had a remap done. From test drive, the vehicle begun emitting...
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  Are diesels better avoided for the foreseeable future? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  With the current adverse publicity surrounding diesel engines, should I look to buy petrol rather than diesel? And is there likely to be a detrimental...
• Picasso c3 v CMax V Juke - Changing car 14 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  was good at these, I am also not sure on the diesel options with the Citroen and the DPF thing. We do a fair amount of short trips, but do get out every other weekend for longer trips. Did have a an note diesel,with no DPF which was most economical car ever owned, but very uncomfortable and a bit
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  Accelerator sticking on Jaguar XF 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Jaguar XF 2.0 diesel. On the motorway the car gets stuck on high revs and has to be put in neutral before moving to the hard shoulder. The...
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  Buying a medium SUV - recomendations? 5 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing a 10 year old Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CDX and am looking at the Tucson SE Nav 1.7 Diesel. I won't be doing more than 8000 miles per year. Is...
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  How reliable is the Mazda 3? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a secondhand diesel Mazda 3. Is this a reliable car? If so, which model should I get? I'm considering the Mk1 Mazda 3 1.6D or Mk2 Mazda...
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  SEAT Exeo, Honda Civic or SEAT Leon? 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a reliable but also enjoyable used car for about £8k, considering Civic, Leon etc but have spotted several 10/11 plate Exeo with about...
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  Mk3 Mondeo buying advice needed 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 diesel circa 02-06. Which model would you recommend? And what mileage? (I was thinking 70-90,000) I want to pay £2500....
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  Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving? 22 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease...
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  Diesel in oil - how has this happened? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I had the ‘Engine Malfunction’ warning light on my Ford Mondeo (2008) recently. I took the car to my local dealer and they said it was down to a faulty...
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  What's the best car for the elderly? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly parents need a new car. They have £7000 to spend and want a decent car that will do 60mpg. They do mostly short journeys, so only an older diesel...
• Any - diesel exhaust regeneration 18 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  At work we recently took delivery of four out of twenty seven new euro 6 trucks. As well as the Adblue system they now have a exhaust catalyst regeneration system (dpf). Whilst driving one yesterday it started regeneratein and this is the first time I have had this as they have only covers 1500
• Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 vcdi Auto - A good "bargain" vs similar Astra? 5 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  with Chevrolet pulling out of Europe next year? We will run the car until it's 6 or 7 years old. P.s. I'm aware of DPF's , I will be driving this car 24k per year and my wife will be driving my non DPF diesel. Thanks, Wug.
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  Which Volkswagen Golf is best? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which Volkswagen would be better for us: - A Golf Mk6 TDI 105 Match (2012) 14000 miles £13000 Or - A Golf Mk7 TSI 85 S 14000 miles (2013)£12500 We...
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  Which reliable estate should I buy for my wife, and should I buy petrol or diesel? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my wife a better car. This needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering...
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  Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)...
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  Engine fault light on Discovery 3 - what's the fault? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine system fault light keeps flashing on my 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3. I have spent hundreds of pounds at the main dealer (fuel filter suspected...
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  Which is the most reliable and economical Ford Focus specification? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise on best engine choice for a used Focus estate (three to five years old) primarily regarding reliability and economy. Please also advise on...
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  Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol...
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  Bio-diesel causing breakdowns? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy diesel or petrol for our new car and will probably be purchasing an ix35. My parents also run a new...