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• A new car for my Mother 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  ve persuaded her against her original idea of changing to an automatic as it has been 35 years since she has driven one but that may come back as we go round dealers. Also because of misfueling and DPFs I?m tending to advise against diesels. I?ve suggested a C-Max or a Golf Plus. She said she really fancied that Volvo from the new adverts which I think she means is the XC60 which is too expensive as is the Kuga and probably not what she wants when she sees or drives one in the flesh.
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  What's the most reliable estate car to buy for under £3k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I need an estate car with a large boot space. It must be reliable, have good fuel economy and low tax. It must cost less than £3000. I am currently a...
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  My car has been in for repairs for 16 weeks - should I keep it? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Passat Estate from a big car supermarket last year for £18,000. It was 10 months old, had done 5000 miles and was in immaculate condition....
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  Car purchase advice - help 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry....
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  Buying new small car or going with a used hybrid? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data. I`m looking to buy my first...
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  Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)...
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  Can I reject my Ford C-Max following a hesitation problem under acceleration? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford C-Max 1.6DCI Titanium in April 2011 and since its first service in December 2011 I have had acceleration problems. The main issue is when...
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  Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable...
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  Valetta parking 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have reached an impasse when trying to choose a new car. For most of the year, we live in Gozo: a wonderfully old-fashioned, sunkissed hideaway,...
• Things we didn't ask for on cars 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I can't think of anything more likely to introduce extra wear within the engine, plus other problems. Yet it's OK and we are not driving the cars correctly? Yup, a wizard idea the DPF 5. HID headlights....Yeah great, so what was wrong with the halogen bulbs for £2.99, they were easy to replace as well. But no the auto industry starts fitting these expensive white elephants...perhaps because our modern streets and motorways are not lit as well, or perhaps we can't see so good.
• Hyundai i30 GDI Turbo petrol - Petrol particulate filters 25 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I appreciate that the technology is still quite new but can anyone advise if there are likely to similar issues to DPFs in terms of the impact of failed regenerations as I intend t keep the car for at least 7 years? I certainly wasn’t expecting a new petrol engine to have particulate filter issues especially for a car that’s just 7 months old with only3k miles.
• Dacia / Duster - SUV recommendations 29 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Due to our low mileage (currently) I’m concerned after being bitten badly with a Peugeot engined Fiesta TDCi’s injectors,ERG and DPF. Are the Dacia diesels suitable for potential longer term 5-10m mileage or should I head towards petrol? Any other feedback on the Duster’s which seem incredible value? We’re not expecting the refinement of a Qashqui obviously!
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  Are other owners experiencing issues with their EGR after the emissions fix? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Within three months of having the emissions modification done on my 2011 Volkswagen Touran my EGR valve packed up. Am I unlucky or is this happening to...
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  Which estate is best for £22k? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10...
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  Best car for trips to Switzerland? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car for approx £4000. As a snowboard instructor I will be driving to Switzerland in October for 7-8 months then returning to the...
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  Can you recommend a big car with comfortable seats? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a bad back so we need a car we step up into rather than bend down. She likes BMW seats and the back needs to accommodate a large dog, so it...
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  Buying an estate/hatch - recommendations? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical,...
• Peugeot 307 - Twist or stick? 9 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I would also look to get the timing belt and probably water pump replaced while the system was drained. In addition, I’m aware that this car has a DPF which relies on chemicals to regenerate which will need attention at some point. I have around £10k for a replacement and would consider a convertible as the kids are now old enough to climb in and out of a 2 door car but then I keep thinking, the 307 is paid for, costs £30 per year VED, £250 to insure and returns 55 mpg (brim to brim).
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  Is the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI diesel a reliable, trouble-free car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a nearly new Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. From all reports this would appear to be a very good car, but I am 70 years old and would prefer...
• Any - Looking for my next car £5-6K budget 17 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Before I started doing my research I was dead set on a Diesel due to my higher than average annual mileage, but within my budget it sounds like I may be better with a medium sized petrol due to the potentially high maintainance bills related to '05 on diesel cars with DPF etc. That said, I've heard good things about VAG 1.9 PD engines but I'm not really after a big car. Would prefer a chain cam for reliability. Any suggestions? I like the look of the 1.6 8v SEAT Leon mark 2 (which I gather is belt cam).