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• Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - Diesel lack of power and juddering 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Good afternoon, I have a 2009 1.8tdci Ford Focus which has just done 61k (out of warranty by 123 miles incidentally). The car has started loosing...
• Ford Focus Saloon 1.8 TDCI 2003. - diesel pump and injector nightmare! 27 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I had a major breakdown a few months ago car lost power and died. The problem was traced to the fuel pump, at which the insides decided to go through...
• Kia Sorento 2.5 diesel auto "06" plate - KIA Sorento intercooler 10 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I posted earlier this year regards black smoke on acceleration. Initially, EGR blanking plate cured the fault but it is now back. Checked the blanking...
• Audi A3 - Buying a high mileage A3 - advice needed 6 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I've done some looing on all the classified ad sites and come across two that have really tickled my http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309289012633/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/4000/fuel-type/diesel/model/a3/make/audi/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/7/radius/1500/postcode/ha54pf?logcode=p - This one has a lot of miles (123k) but it looks the business and seems to have full service http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bargain-2004-audi-a3-diesel-20-black-good-condition-long-mot-and-tax-not-leon-golf/1037421906#photo-content - this one looks nice and seems pretty cheap, but I'm not sure if it's got service history I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to buying cars so could you give me an opinion on those cars and what I should be looking for?
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  Audi A3 - does it have any known issues? 3 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the Audi A3 has any known mechanical issues? I’m in the market for a used example with high mileage, but don’t want to buy a money pit....
• Vauxhall - New GM engines on the way 8 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Taken from the Autocar website. Vauxhall-Opel is poised to replace its entire line-up of four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines, starting this year with a new range of direct-injection 1.6 petrol units for the Astra. The engines will feature hi-tech refinements required to cut fuel consumption and CO2, such as turbocharging, double variable valve timing and, where necessary, balancer shafts.
• You tell me! - Another what car thread! 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    I'm currently driving an '03 Focus TDCI, lowered and remapped, but after 5 years I'm considering a change and would like something a bit sportier and more responsive to drive BUT also want decent fuel economy (i.e: 40mpg+), a car with enough space to put my bike in or which can take a towbar for a proper bike rack, with a high enough top gear for relaxed motorway cruising.  I also don't fancy a diesel with a DPF, so have been looking at older diesels pre-05 and those without filters.
• Mile-munching estate 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
   An estate format is the most practical for both dogs and shopping, and of course mpg as I'll be spending more on fuel than the car.  I'll want a mid-high range diesel for drivability - nothing underpowered as the mpg is rarely worse for the bigger diesel engines in any case. Reliability is important... that that rules out anything French.
• peugeot 306 hdi 2.0l diesel 1999(v) - will not start 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, After running so well my car just stopped and will now only turn over when switching the ignition. I have been to a dealer who did not want...
• Mazda 6 estate diesel 2006 - Mazda 6 not ticking over properly. 6 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a Mazda 6 and although I am overall pleased with the car and its performance, I am little concerned with a couple of slight problems. ...
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.2 HDi diesel starting problems 8 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a problem with my C5. It takes a lot of cranking to get it started. Sometimes it will not start at all, particularly when the engine is warm....
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2003 1.8TDCi - reluctant to start when part warm 9 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Focus Diesel 1.8 TDCI 03 plate - 115ps, 24K miles from new one owner. This car was reluctant to start when only part warm,got towed into Ford Main dealer was there 5 (yes 5 ) weeks before they got it to start.
• Volkswagen Tiguan SUV (2008 - ) - Broke down 7 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  require car for longer to investigate, loan car provided. 1. Fright time initially, thought I had put wrong fuel in, check pump, check receipt, definately diesel 2. Dealer needs more time to investigate, no history known of similar faults 3. Dealer good with loan car (especially as I didn't buy car from them) 4.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 DTi - glowplugs 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  hi can anyone help me? i bought a 2000 model vauxhall astra 2.0 dti and i am having trouble with it starting. i have replaced all the glowplugs and the...
• Which SUV to replace diesel estate? 26 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  After 3 years with my trusty estate I'm looking to change my car. I do about 25,000 miles a year, including at least a couple of trips through France...
• Channel 4 programme 17 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  They aired the Toyota Prius, which is selling well in the US, and the 'token' Ford Escape Hybrid. Yet we in Europe have embraced the diesel and 50+ mpg is commonplace. What's the problem, Uncle Sam? The programme then went on to talk about the ultimate SUVs, the Hummer H1 and H2. Military Hummers are diesel but it seems the civvy ones have big petrol V8s.
• Escort TD, Air locked???? 21 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Got out and checked the usual stuff and couldnt see anything wrong so got back in and it started, it did this 3 more times before i got home!! after looking into it a bit at home i could see rather a large air bubble in the fuel pipe between the filter and pump, thought i'd use this as an excuse to change the filter, after changing it there was loads of air in it so i cracked a jubilee clip just after a one way valve on the pipe and primed it with the plunger till diesel had forced all the air out.
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  Why is my Nissan Primastar van having trouble starting? 18 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Primastar van starts but then cuts straight back out after a few seconds. The fuel pump is working and I have had it running or starting and...
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  What do you recommend to replace our Renault Clio? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a new car, preferably a forecourt model or demonstrator with less than 5000 miles on the clock so we can avoid instant depreciation....
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  Young driver: Looking for an economical commuter car 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a young, male (aged 26) first time driver looking to get a new car for the commute to work (a daily 200 mile round trip, between 40-50k miles a year)....