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I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no? 3 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no with having a DPF? -
Looking to replace my 2011 Skoda Octavia with a petrol car to avoid DPF problems - what do you suggest? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8000 mile 2011 Skoda diesel Octavia estate but now no longer do the miles needed to avoid DPF problems. I need a car (not necessarily an estate,... -
How long will there be no parts available for JLR vehicles? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2025 Range Rover Velar is in the dealers after an Engine Management Light came on, consequently diagnosed as the result of a DPF failure. Apart from... -
Is a low mileage pick-up a good buy? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to purchase a well looked-after Nissan Navara 2.3-litre diesel auto. It has 9000 miles and was first registered in May 2016. The... -
My car is showing a 'check exhaust emission' light - what should I do? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Renault Koleos 2.0d. In the past two weeks I've done four journeys in excess of 50 miles at high speed (dual carriageway). A couple of days... -
Will using premium fuel and driving gently improve the life of the EGR, DPF and injectors? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
The emissions fix was done on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI in January 2017 and it now drives very differently. The DSG gearbox changes up into seventh... -
Volkswagen 2.0 TDI fuel consumption increase - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and recently I realised that the fuel consumption has increased considerably. I used to do 49 mpg easily... -
Increasing oil levels - what's the fault? 14 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't... -
Peugeot service technical ability 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Peugeot 807 had a new engine after a cam belt failure with 87,000 miles on the clock. The dealer fitted the new engine and clutch and reported... -
Why was I sold a Vauxhall Corsa diesel which is now suffering serious DPF problems? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi on 07-09-2012. Since then it has been back in the garage five times due to DPF related problems. It has... -
Which car would suit a pizza delivery driver? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2003 Toyota Yaris diesel. I deliver pizzas for a living and have covered 80,000 miles in the past three years without any problems. However,... -
As a petrochemist I concur with your comments on the effects of driving habits on DPFs and EGR valves. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a petrochemist specialising in engine lubrication I have to agree with your comments entirely. It's not commonly known that driving habits have an effect... -
Could I buy a diesel Freelander 2 for short journeys? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought diesels were good for short runs. Is that not so? My daily commute is five miles each way. I ask because I am tempted by a Freelander 2. There’s... -
Why did my wife's 2010 BMW 118d catch fire? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2010 BMW 118d Coupe automatic caught fire under the bonnet last week and completely burned out. Fortunately, she evacuated in time and called... -
Is the 2011 BMW 320d particularly susceptible to DPF faults? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have... -
Suggestions for an auto without dpf and powershift problems 4 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend has got into trouble with a 2008 Focus 2.0 diesel powershift. It's the usual things you write about - DPF failing, very expensive to get repaired... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than... -
I've had no DPF problems with my Nissan Qashqai diesel over 20,000 miles, despite using it for short trips. 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I owned a Nissan Qashqai Acenta 2.0 DCI Turbo for 31 months during which time it covered 20,000 miles. It averaged 40mpg (according to the computer). At... -
Which comfortable, economical car for a daily 160-mile commute? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I commute 160 motorway miles a day to and from work, and currently drive a 2004 Vectra 2.0DTi. It's an ok car, it seems happy enough to do 70mph in a straight... -
I only do short drives - can I take precautions to stop DPF issues with my Mazda 6? 9 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've been reading some of the problems Mazda 6 owners have with DPFs. My Mazda 6 now has 93,000 miles on the clock, it had 90,000 when I bought it. I mostly...
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