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  Is the lower powered 2.0 TDI powerful enough for a Volkswagen camper van? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Volkswagen Kepler camper van. It comes as standard with a 102PS diesel but is it worth upgrading to a 150PS and if so to consider...
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  Is an EV actually cost effective? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort...
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  What do you think of the Ford Transit Custom? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's your opinion of the Ford Transit Custom?
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  Can you suggest a 50mpg small petrol car? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi, bought for towing a caravan. We’ve sold the caravan and now only do about 10,000 miles a year, mainly short...
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  Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series? 25 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously...
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  Where have all of the petrol Yetis gone? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to get a second hand Skoda Yeti. I do not want a diesel as I only cover 7000 miles a year. This only leaves the 1.2 petrol which fear is too underpowered...
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  Which Vauxhall Corsa do you recommend? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to change my wife's 2009 1.4 Corsa. She requires five doors, reversing sensors and aircon. The car does around 7000 miles pa, mostly short journeys...
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  Which economical MPV to carry two bicycles? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Renault Scenic Dynamique at 50,000 miles is due for a change. Could you suggest a suitable replacement? It needs to be able to carry two touring...
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  Is my Vauxhall Zafira going to be reliable? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that the Zafira's 1.9-litre diesel engine can be a disaster zone. I am now worried as I bought a 20-month-old 1.9CDTI automatic one year ago...
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  Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space,...
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  Volvo XC60 or Hyundai ix35? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC60 because it’s the only vehicle that I can fit a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley into with the seats up. I...
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  Coolant fan always running on my Focus 6 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The coolant fan on my car always runs even after a 10 minute drive.. It also runs after I have turned the ignition off for about 1 minute. Although...
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  Buying an economical car 15 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Y reg Seat Arosa - bought at a year old ,which has proved reliable and economical for my 1,000 miles per month commuting mainly by...
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  A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the...
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  Clearing a 520d particulate filter 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After each of two years my BMW 520d has shown excess oil in the sump. Is this because attempts to clear the particulate filter have dumped fuel into the...
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  Piezo injectors on 2006 Leon 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Under your "What's bad" section, there is a reference to "Very useful information from FBE659 in The Backroom: The best PD units are mid-period 1.9s...
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  Max power 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 Automatic. The car has done 13k and the independent dealer is asking £6,999. I would have to...
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  What's causing my BMW 530d Sport to idle roughly and splutter? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 BMW 530d Sport is suffering from a rough idle/spluttering problem. My car has been in and out of a diesel specialist for the past 18 months and...
• Audi A3 Sportback - Low diesel MPG - is it me or the car? 11 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  So without majorly changing my driving style, is it unreasonable to expect the MPG to be better on the Audi? Or do I have to 'relearn' to drive a diesel?  I'm worried I've gone backwards in terms of fuel economy... I've read that on the internet that the wobbling at idle when its warm might be the injectors. Is there anything else I should look out for?
• Peugeot 106 - 1997 Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel Suspected Air Leak 29 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm after some advice on the poor starting on my Pug 106 1.5 Diesel.  The car has 163,000 miles on it (nicely run in!!) and it has recently developed a cold start issue.  When it has been stood overnight it will turn over firing on 1 cylinder and one by one the other 3 will follow suit.