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VAGabomb 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does the latest 1.6 diesel engine in the Audi A3 and VW Golf have a belts or chain cam? It seems to me that aside from the risk of a belt failure, the... -
Bad fuel broke my Honda Civic 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 57 Honda Civic recently came to a halt and had to be recovered. Roadside diagnosis was fuel pump problem. My local Honda garage finally diagnosed that... -
I'm having a fuel system problem with my Peugeot 306 - can you help? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having a few problems with my 306. The car will not idle. The ECU is reading: 'Permanent fault low pressure pump supply.' 'Intermittent fault:... -
Our diesel Ford Focus suffered a big DPF fault with other damage - is the trader who sold us the car liable? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light... -
What is the best diesel option - Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for the best diesel option out of an 07/08 Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. Reliability and fuel economy are my most important considerations.... -
What used estate/mpv; diesel or petrol would you recommend? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a large estate/mpv for daily commute of 26 miles round trip the majority of which is on motorway/dual carriageway. Fuel economy, yet... -
Peugeot 406 starting problems 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 406 diesel 1999. It cut out on the motorway, after having about a week of starting problems. Diesel is getting to the injectors, and... -
Time to switch? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Not usually indecisive but can't decide whether its time to trade in my relaiable Volvo V50 2.4i for something diesel. There's quite a few good deals out... -
Concerns over the DPF on my C-MAX 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.6TDCI C-MAX on 2011 plate. The mention of DPF keeps rearing its ugly head. Diesels use less fuel so pollute the planet less (in theory),... -
Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will... -
Twinkle tows 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your feedback on the Vectra CDTi were taken into account when I acquired, for 'very right money,' an ex-fleet 2006 estate, about 12 months ago, for towing... -
Cost to coast 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Over the past 30 years or so I have been in the habit of coasting down long hills in neutral with the engine idling. Can coasting do any damage? I find... -
How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the... -
My Peugeot 106 diesel won't start after running out of fuel. Does it need to be bled? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 106's battery went dead so I gave it a jump start from another car and it started straight away. I put a new battery on it, but it had run out... -
Is my car incompatible with bio diesel? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Since purchasing my Hyundai i30 I have kept its full service history. The car was serviced in October 2013. The car showed no issues - although a fuel... -
Ford Mondeo Mk2 - petrol or diesel? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to work out whether to buy a petrol or diesel Ford Mondeo, taking into consideration that the initial price for this car secondhand is the same,... -
Is a petrol car better than diesel for short journeys? 5 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
Am I right in suggesting that it's better to use a petrol engine rather than a diesel for short journeys on a regular basis for example only doing 20 miles... -
Is a petrol Toyota Yaris good for motorways or should we switch to a small diesel car? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson commutes 64 miles each day on mostly motorways. He has a 2016 Toyota Yaris petrol with 44,000 miles on the clock. Would you advise him to change... -
Will stop/start cause engine damage? 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if stop/start systems are bad for engine life? I’ve been told they contribute to the early failure of turbos and I can’t imagine that the... -
Is my Land Rover Freelander likely to develop DPF and DMF problems? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your warning about impending failures of diesel particulate filters and dual mass flywheels on diesel engined cars. My Freelander 2...
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