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  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....
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  Is it possible to convert a diesel to run on LPG? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car to tow a 1500kg caravan and have always thought a diesel was the answer. However due to the current anti-diesel climate, what car will be...
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  Need a cheap and reliable car for work 9 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a cheap runabout to use for my daily commute to work (five miles return). I have found two cars, but can you advise which one would make the...
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  Can you recommend a reliable SUV? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing my Renault Modus diesel with something bigger. Ideally, a crossover or SUV, with similar fuel economy to my Modus. The car must...
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  Which tyres are best for my Renault Captur? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Having ordered a new Renault Captur Signature I discovered that this model comes with mud and snow tyres that reduce mpg and are noisy. When I queried...
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  Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns...
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  Need a seven-seater with good fuel economy 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am launching a private hire taxi firm and want to buy a seven-seater. I am in the budget between £30,000 - £35,000 and will be doing an annual mileage...
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  Revs increase when breaking 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI. I bought it (used) six weeks ago, but noticed when breaking to stop (break pressed and clutch in) the revs rise to...
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  DPF issues with BMW 520d 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil....
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  Mercedes CLS engine noise 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There is an intermittent change of engine note on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI. Normally the engine is silent when slowly progressing through the...
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  Buying a car with good performance without carbon build-up - what's out there? 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be a modern issue of cars with direct injection and carbon buildup leading to expensive failures. Can you recommend a car brand and or models...
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  Large 4x4 for high mileage - suggestions? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 35k miles per year (90% motorway), looking for a large 4x4 (Land Cruiser, Discovery, Grand Cherokee, etc.). This would be a car I would keep for...
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  In view of the Volkswagen scandal could I claim for the DPF? 14 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I had to have the DPF replaced at a cost of around £900. In light of the Volkswagen scandal, is it likely I will be able to claim this back?...
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  Help! New Skoda Superb - diesel or petrol? VW diesel crisis is worrying... 26 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I ordered a Skoda Superb SE L diesel 2.0TDI DSG. It is a fantastic family car. The VW diesel emissions scandal then hit the news. I contacted...
• Land Rover Discovery 4 - Restricted performance 25 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My wife and I bought a used LR D4 at the end on January - diesel, manual and about 83,000 miles. 3/4 weeks ago the Restricted Performance light came on. We have taken it to the local LR dealership and who thought it could be related to the fuel filter or moisture in the fuse box as a seal had broken, both where fixed. circa 350 miles later it happened again. This time the dealership have replaced the "fuel rail pressure", but it has happened again.
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  Alternatives to Toyota RAV4? 22 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at changing my Toyota RAV4? Can you possibly give me an alternative car to buy that has about the same spec as the RAV4. Only thing with the...
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  Seven seater advice? 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law needs a reliable 7 seater to cart the kids around in. She has just had to scrap her 1993 Pajero and is in the market for a replacement....
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  Radio problems with SEAT Leon 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 SEAT Leon and when I go to set off the radio reads phone on the display and the music, whether a CD or radio cuts on and off, fades and comes...
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 2.0d 320d starting problems 21 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Diagnostics this time threw up a fuel air mixture problem which was either an inlet manifold flapper valve problem of Air Mass Flow meter. On adice the AMF was changed...£335(luckily under warranty)! Fault still apparent. I have been telling them about the primer pump not running seems to be the issue,however, they have been unable to reproduce.
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  Honda CR-V i-CTDi vs i-VTEC 16 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I can't decide whether to buy a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi or CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol. My budget is £9000 and I plan to use it as our main family car driving...