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• Ford Focus 1.6tdci - Diesel intermittent lack of power 31 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  . Have recently had a Maf sensor change(new one bought off ebay) and months back a DPF filter removal. Does anyone know what this could be please?
• Renault Scenic - Diesel vs Petrol - Fairly specific scenario 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  without a DPF (or FAP as the french call them). Are there any disadvantages to a diesel for daily short town runs, usually with 3-4 people in the car, and the occasional bi-monthly motorway run?
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  My car broke down because of too much oil in the engine - can this be fixed? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 2008 and last week on the way to having a service, the car blew loads of blue smoke out of the exhaust. It was towed back to my address...
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  My car accelerates without pressure on the pedal - what's wrong? 22 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 2.0-litre diesel. In December, I noticed the car had started to intermittently idle at 1000rpm or slightly higher and the fan...
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  Company car choice conundrum? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a promotion at work and been offered the choice of a company car or a car allowance of £350 per month. The stipulations are that the car must...
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  Best car for low-mileage commute? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives four miles a day to work and back. We've had problems with diesel cars with DPFs but can't afford an electric vehicle.What's the best option...
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  What are the risks of buying a 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK diesel? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. I am finding a number diesel cars for sale. Do you think a diesel SLK would be a good choice over petrol?...
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  I want a 4WD SUV but they're all diesels and I do less than 10,000 miles per year. What should I do? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was thinking of buying the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive, but it is only available as a diesel. I was trying to get away from diesel, especially as my annual...
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  If I don't have the emissions fix done will my car fail the MoT emissions test? 14 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should have the emissions fix done on my 2010 Volkswagen Passat? It has 120,000 miles on the clock. If I don't have it done will it affect the MoT emissions...
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  Should I replace my 2009 Skoda Fabia TDI? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI from new, part of the original scrappage scheme. It's fully maintained with a mileage of 113,000, primarily due to two...
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  Are there any good alternatives to the diesel Nissan Qashqai? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 DSG petrol for a Nissan Qashqai auto 1.2 because I need a higher car due to back problems. However, I'm concerned...
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  What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should...
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  What problems should I be aware of with a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 TDI? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle for my wife, personally don't think its practical. I am looking at a 1.9 TDI, 105,000 miles. When is...
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  Why does my Peugeot 407 run rough every 450 miles? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Peugeot 407 HDi and every 450 miles the engine runs rough for 10 miles/minutes, i.e will not maintain constant revs when cruising....
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  Should I ignore the engine emission warning on my high mileage diesel Volkswagen? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however,...
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  Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles? 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you...
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  Jaguar XJ - X350 - petrol or diesel? 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking of buying Jaguar XJ - X350 model. I drive about 250 miles per week, and wondered if the diesel made sense, or if the 3.0-litre V6 would be more...
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  Buying a convertible for £4k 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a convertible. I want a diesel, preferably an auto, up to about £4000. I have had a few BMW diesel cars in the past and I like...
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  Diesel or petrol used Honda Civic? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I'm looking to buy a used Honda Civic (56-59) and am unsure weather to get the 2.2 diesel model or the 1.8 petrol. They are both around the £5k mark....
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  Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a...