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How are DPFs damaged by repeated short journeys? Our 2000 BMW 320d has done 180,000 miles without fault. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Regarding latest EU emission regulations for diesel engines, could you please give us more information on the subject of the particulate filters being... -
Please recommend an economical, easily-accessible car capable of driving over rough tracks? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Would you be kind enough, please, to recommend a car that will do approximately 10,000 miles per annum, and will last for the next ten years, will do at... -
Flywheels of mass destruction 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am having trouble with my Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDti Sri, which is registered 06 plate. I bought the car in January 2007. In January this year I had to... -
What is the difference between the Skoda Rapid 90PS and 86PS version? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
What is the difference between the Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI 90PS and 86PS version? Is the latest the same engine as used in the current Octavia? Is there anything... -
What sort of mpg will I get from a Honda Civic? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. It has covered 34,000 miles and the dealer wants £10,695. Is this a good deal? What sort of mpg should... -
New clutch needed for my MINI - is the dealer I bought it from liable? 15 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2009 MINI Cooper S in February. Since then I have put 1100 miles on it. About a month ago, I noticed it was making a strange screeching noise... -
I have £13k to buy a new family car - what do you suggest? 24 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about a new family car to replace our Saab 9-5 Estate as it's 10 years old and very expensive to run. But it's also very nice to travel over... -
Audi A6 Avant maintenance advice 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just placed on order for a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra SE, S-tronic. I chose the SE for the comfort it provides, and the 2.0-litre engine for... -
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... -
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... -
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,... -
Freelander 2 2.2TDi clutch failure at 18,000 miles 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is not registered on the site. She took her Freelander 2 2.2TDi (2012, 18000 miles) back to the dealer yesterday... -
Which Skoda Superb Estate is reliable? 21 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would love to buy a Superb Estate as a family car to keep it for a long time. Resources are not limitless, so I have to keep overall cost over 10 years... -
Replacing a Rav-4 with a dodgy clutch 8 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota RAV-4 SWB (3-door) 2.0 litre diesel XT3 D-4D. It has done approx 56,000 miles and it was purchased as a used vehicle from Lookers Toyota,... -
Do our Jaguar X-Type diesels have DPFs and how do they work? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
When my wife's 12-year-old BMW needed replacing she was delighted to acquire an 18-month-old Jaguar X-Type diesel. The car joined my own 9-year-old petrol... -
Why does our Volkswagen Polo diesel hold its revs when I lift my foot off the accelerator? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January this year we bought a new 3-door Polo SEL 1.6 TDI, downsizing from our long-lived, and immensely practical, Saab. In most respects the Polo... -
Spare me 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
You have been fairly relaxed about ‘space saver’ emergency wheels. I am very surprised they are legal. I have been idly thinking about my next main car.... -
Can premium fuel help improve my Toyota Verso's fuel consumption? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to our brief correspondence before Christmas concerning the increase in my Toyota's Verso D-4D’s diesel consumption, I'm pleased to report that... -
Has the Volkswagen emissions update ruined my Tiguan? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in 2013. The car had 9000 miles on the clock and I bought it from a car supermarket. The vehicle has now covered 49,000... -
Which VAG car is best? 10 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a nearly new car Volkswagen group car. I like the Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia and Superb, but I have a number of concerns regarding...
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