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  Why does my DPF warning light keep coming on? 10 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Honda CR-V and the Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light keeps coming on. I get it recharged and it has had the ERG valve replaced recently....
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  If an electric car runs out of power in a traffic jam, how can it be moved? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a couple of questions about electric vehicles. There are known issues associated with Sub Stations and strong EMF from devices. How safe is it to...
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  What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I...
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  Dealer Liability over Holed Air con Condenser - where do I stand? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a 3-year-old Renault Modus diesel QS5 with 16,800 miles for £7995, which the independent dealer claimed was in perfect condition. The fuel...
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  Buying a family car - what do you recommend? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2007 (07) Corsa 1.4 Design with about 46,000 miles on the clock. It's been OK, but is a bit unrefined and gutless, and numerous parts...
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  BMW 320d E46 engine 'flutter' 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 E46 320d ES has a frustrating flutter/slight hesitation between approx 1700 and 2200 or 2300 RPM - noticeable at about 30mph in 3rd or at around...
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  Is it possible to get figures which show the environmental impact of a vehicle over its whole life? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Much is made of the low carbon dioxide emission needed to meet various targets and the drive towards zero emission objectives through all electric vehicles,...
• Citroen C4 Picasso 7-st (2007 - ) - - 10 day hire car review 12 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Didn't want baby seat in back so was only my 5 year old in the 'boot' but was easier for her to climb in through the boot. On drive home electronic fuel guage was infuriating. Was a take away full and return empty deal, and was hard to guage how much fuel was left. Put 2 lots of EUR 5 diesel in, but didnt register on kms left or guage flashing away- but made it back with 45 kms to empty showing.
• VW Golf 1.6 FSI SE - Electric car lease vs Used Car 22 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    - So car insurance costs shouldn't be a significant issue. I've always bought second hand cars (petrol & diesel) but now I'm wondering if I should do a lease of some sort for an electric car to save on fuels costs  However, I've done the sums and I don't think I can find a deal that makes it more cost effective for me.
• Vauxhall Vivaro - Smoking/misfire/rough under load 5 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Other things I've done : New fuel filter - old one looked clean and no metal particles that I could see. New air filter Spun egr 180 Injector leak off test Unplugged maf - engine only revs to around 2k Checked pipe from map to inlet manifold is not blocked Checked for leaks on map pipe & both pipes going to boost sensor.
• Honda CR-V - How negotiable are costs nowadays - or wait? 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Went to test drive a 2016 petrol CR-V SE+ today. Found it much more responsive than the 1.6 diesel and am considering a purchase. Our existing car is a month away from new tax & MOT and I'd prefer to get a new one before then if possible. However the car is newer than we wanted and thus more expensive - it's up at £15,885.
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  How often should I have my car's air con serviced? 19 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have the air con of my Toyota Auris 1.6 diesel permanently switched on and set to air recirculating in all weathers. I was wondering when the air con...
• Peugeot Boxer 2.5 2001 smoking after belt change 14 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  They have sorted the leaks but not the smoke and have now been told it may be the injectors again, i have explained that the van has no power and these type of injectors don't just go like that and they go over time. Well its booked in again tomorrow. I have suggested fuel pump out of sync but was tolt they  have checked it three times. Before cambelt change When drove in was a bit smokey on acceleration   also on first start up. Now . Smokes like its been on 60 woodbine a day  for a 100 years , down on power , drinking diesel like its going out of fashion.
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  Peugeot 206 SW - when should I change the glow plugs? 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Peugeot 206 SW with a 2.0 HDi engine. It has 72,000 miles on the clock, mostly on long motorway trips, and has been maintained according...
• Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002 - Awful rattley engine noise 9 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  To try to articulate, it sounds very 'tappety' and not far from the noise you might expect from a diesel - although not as intense. Engine response seems fine, no warning lights (one was reset during service) and no loss of power or excessive fuel consumption (it's the not the most economical in any case!)
• Medium Automatic Required in place of Hybrid. 19 May 2012 (Forum)
      Their other car is a Pixo auto - a 4 speed box effort and they are happy with it. They dont seem to be bothered with the fuel economy or the road tax......
• Electric car technology 21 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Petrol and diesel fuel prices are set to soar.  But hope is on the horizon as the progress towards electric cars is accelerating.   Most car manufacturers are hurrying to make sure that they are not left behind.
• Audi A6 Saloon - Oil Light 19 May 2011 (Forum)
  A new issue is that the water temp gauge drops to minimum in one step and then returns to its usual 90 ° C also in one step intermittently but not necessarily at the same time as the oil warning light so this may or may not be connected to the oil light fault. V6 Engine runs smoothly, sounds as good as a diesel ever does, no oil leaks at all, oil level is always at max on the dip stick, oil changed using correct grade regularly and oil is acceptably clean on a spot test, steady oil temp on gauge when running, fuel economy is as good as ever, all fluid levels are OK and no sign or smell of anything abnormally hot, turbocharger can be heard spinning down sweetly when engine is turned off.
• Campervan - Help please 31 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  September). We are novices and would welcome any advice. What we think we know: ? 2.3litre or bigger diesel engine (fuel economy is important to us) ? Needs to be 16-21ft (want to access some more remote places) ? Probably 2001 or newer (We are told that breakdown cover is difficult/expensive to come by for vehicles over 10 years old) ?
• Current trends reduces new car desirability? 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Don't get me wrong, a bit of inheritance or a lottery win, would have an Aston Martin of some sort and a Jag XF, no problems, but once back in the real world, anything sub 30K doesn't really interest me and I can't afford anything more than 30K. I'm wondering whether it's the fact that everything nowadays is such a compromise i.e. fuel costs have made V8's and V6's a no-no unless you're doing seriously limited mileage and/or the new tax classes.. a diesel is practical but boring, so for the first time if i can't get what I want, i'm not prepared to take a big dive on depreciation etc, so i'll keep what i've got I do spend more than is probably prudent keeping my 9 yr old car in tip top condition (just had both bumpers re-sprayed re minor parking scrapes), but have never been anywhere near to being a champion of bangernomics what's happening to me?