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Would a petrol SUV be okay for towing? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since... -
Emissions software has increases the fuel consumption on my Audi A1 - what can I do? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A1 Sportback, bought new in 2012. Current miles on clock just under 33,500. Last month it went in for the emissions software installation... -
Should I have the emissions fix on my Audi A4 and, if so, why? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Should I have the update to my Audi A4 2.0 and, if so, why? I can see no benefit for me and only risk that it causes a future problem that Audi disown.... -
Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height... -
Did my Honda CR-V's DPF cause a hesitation under acceleration? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
NB of Littlebourne’s email was timely for me since, that very day, whilst driving my 2010 diesel automatic Honda CR-V in sub zero conditions, I experienced... -
Which Skoda Superb Estate is reliable? 21 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would love to buy a Superb Estate as a family car to keep it for a long time. Resources are not limitless, so I have to keep overall cost over 10 years... -
Do our Jaguar X-Type diesels have DPFs and how do they work? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
When my wife's 12-year-old BMW needed replacing she was delighted to acquire an 18-month-old Jaguar X-Type diesel. The car joined my own 9-year-old petrol... -
Why don't salesroom staff do more to inform customers about the need to regenerate diesel DPFs? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’m no great fan of the EU, but I think your reply to GR of Warrington blaming them for the clogging of particulate filters was a bit off the mark. Yes,... -
No particulate place to go 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006 Focus 1600TDCI 110 with a relative’s help at a car auction. It was cheap at £4,000 because it had 139,000 miles on the clock. It came from... -
Sootable case for treatment? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light... -
Will I get better mpg in a hybrid than a diesel or petrol? 31 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Would a hybrid non plug-in give me better fuel efficiency over a round trip of 40 miles than a diesel or petrol car? -
Are diesels a definite no for city driving? 30 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering getting a secondhand BMW 3 or 5 Series but the vast majority of my driving is in the city and I rarely do over 20 miles per day. There... -
Is an extended warranty worth while? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Land Rover Discovery Sport is three years old at the end of January. Should I take out an extended warranty as offered by the Land Rover dealer.? -
My Land Rover has considerable steering wheel vibration when stationary - is this normal? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
My two-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (11000 miles) has considerable steering wheel vibration when stationary. The dealer says it's normal but it... -
Are there issues with Land Rover Discovery balance shafts? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My garage advises that they have to change the balance shafts on my Land Rover Discovery Sport (less than one year old with 9300 miles). They will not... -
Do you recommend buying a high mileage diesel? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a diesel car, most likely from 2014. What is considered high mileage for these? It will most likely be a BMW or Audi, which are usually... -
Has the emissions update ruined my SEAT Ibiza? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had the emissions update on my SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI Sportrider. Eight weeks later, the turbo blew. SEAT tried to blame me by saying there was too much... -
Is the driving height of a used Honda CR-V similar to a Volkswagen Touran? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our three year lease on our Volkswagen Touran is up and due to go back very shortly. My wife likes the driving height of the Touran and wants a similar... -
Are there any major issues with the Audi A4 Avant 2.0? 11 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a TDI to replace my 2006 Vauxhall Astravan. I like the look of the Audi A4 estate but have heard about some issues with earlier PD engines.... -
What is the burning smell when I turn off the engine of my Ford Mondeo? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2013 Ford Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoost and have noticed after parking it up that a burning smell, similar to when a clutch is overridden,...
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