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  Black smoke from a 307 diesel? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI that has a diesel knock and blows black smoke on starting. It gets worse then better, occasionally running well...
• Audi A4 Avant - Missing part on puchase 9 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  We took the car into an Audi garage and they informed us that one of the components that controlled the day-time running lights was missing. I'm about to go back to The Car Shop, but want to know where I stand legally in this situation. Thanks for any advice in advance.  
• BMW 120d VW Golf 2.0 Tdi Audi a3? - New car choices? BMW 120d 13 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I have narrowed the choice down to a BMW 120d VW Golf VII 2.0Tdi or an Audi A3 2.0 Tdi. Have had a run yesterday in a 12od and really liked it. Has anyone here run one of the new shape ones for a fair length of time? I will do around 70,000 miles in three years and need a reliable vehicle. Thanks
• Toyota Avensis - A £11-12k petrol Avensis or ????????? 10 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  only going to do 10 - 12k miles per year so think a petrol would suit best?? need it to average 40mpg to keep running costs similar to the Modus. it needs to do general school runs and the odd camping trip and not be too big for the wife to drive. has anyone got any suggestions???? quite like the Toyota Avensis Saloon which just abouts averages 40mpg?
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  Are there any new vans available without a DPF? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if there is van available that does not have a DPF? I drive 10 miles per day, with the odd run of 35 to 60 miles every six weeks.
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  Are Honda dealers limited to just 4 per cent discount? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I spoke to a Honda dealer recently who claimed that they were limited to a maximum of four per cent discount on a new CR-V, is this true?
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  Running an MX-5 in winter? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You gave me some helpful advice about a Mazda MX-5 recently. I'm inclined to get one for about £5000. What can I do to make one more practical to use...
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  Oil light flickering on and off 2 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The oil light is flickering on and off on my 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre diesel. I checked the dipstick and it shows no oil. Do you think this could have...
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  Buying my first car 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best first five door car to buy? I want one that doesn't look too old or unattractive, but isn't extremely expensive to run.
• Ford Focus 1.8 tdci diesel - Smoke on startup 2004 Ford Focus 1.8t dci diesel 2 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have a problem when starting from cold with lots of blue smoke. It also runs roughly for a few minutes or until the blue smoke has gone. It then runs fine with little or no smoke. Starting from warm doesn't produce the smoke. I recently had a problem with black smoke and some blue smoke but added a fuel additive which solved the problem.
• Vauxhall Zafira - Petrol engine - 'running in' 7 May 2013 (Forum)
  I understand from the various threads on here that diesel engines can take up to 10,000 miles before you start to achieve your optimum economy, but does...
• Toyota Corolla GS 1999 Automatic - Lost all drive and won't start 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Old car - but was running ok daily prior to this but had developed slow pickup on acceleration over past 18 months. Any assistance as to diagnosis or tips welcome Thanks
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  What small car to last forever? 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am out of work and need to downsize my car, what would you recommend that is cheap to buy and run, tax and insure and that is reliable. It will have...
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  Can I convert my Nissan Murano to LPG? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any problem in converting my 2005 Nissan Murano 3.5L CVT to run on LPG? I have heard that the valve seats could wear prematurely - can this...
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  What large 4x4 for £5k? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a seven-seater 4x4 for about £5k. Looking at XC90 2003/04, Discovery 2001/2002 or any other one which have not thought about? Looking...
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - citroen xsara picasso electrical mystery? 12 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  hi all. here's a tricky one. my 2006 citroen xsara picasso has a start problem. it will start and run perfectly time after time then as soon as i plug the sat nav or phone charger or anything else into the cigarette lighter i have problems. the car will continue to run but as soon as i stop the car it wont start again. all i get when i turn the key is a click, the engine wont turn over at all just a click then i have to bump start the car to get it going, once i bump it it will start every time again. can anyone help??
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  Buying a seven-seater 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a large family. She is looking to buy a seven seat people carrier and has £10,000 to spend. She would like a vehicle that is reliable...
• peugeot 206hdi - car will not start when cold 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  my peugeot 206hdi 55 plate will not start when cold i have fully serviced it (no sign of metal fragments in fuel filter) changed the glow plugs/relay fitted a new battery and it still refuses to start i replaced the starter aswell, this morning i sprayed a small amount of easy start into it and it fired staright away could this be a fuel pressure problem? the car runs fine once running and starts every turn of the key till next morning then same old problem, their are no fault codes stored and no engine managment light and it drives fine and doesnt go into limp mode. can anyone help as its drivin me nuts now.
• 2007 Mondeo Ghia Estate 2.0TDCI - any good - Mondeo 22 Dec 2012 (Forum)
   are there any weaknesses or any issues I should consider. It will be used for mainly motorway work and general running about. How many miles can these engines run for and remain reliable ? I think its a good deal, any ideas or advice  ?    
• Peugeot 306 xsi r reg - Problems with starting 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Changed fuel pump and engine ticked over fine but any pressure on the accelerator it just cuts out. Now I'm lost. Checked the injector breather valve and let it run for about 20 mins. Idleing fine but the same problem. Any push on the gas pedal it just cuts out. Update. Disconnected battery and left for 10 mins. Started engine back up and now it seem if its not running on all cylinders.