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  Should I have my BMW 1.8 diesel 'chipped' for better torque and fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 BMW 1.8 diesel automatic and was interested in having it remapped/chipped to improve torque and hopefully mpg, which is 48mpg at the moment....
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  Will the Touran's gearing improve the fuel economy over the SEAT Altea? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My present company car is due for renewal later this and I am restricted to a diesel only selection. I currently drive a 2010 SEAT Altea XL with a 1.6TDI...
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  I need a cheap, reliable people carrier 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I live in Portugal on our own, but are visited by families of our children and grandchildren. We need a low-priced but reliable 7 seat people...
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  What is your opinion on the Dacia Duster? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Hyundai Matrix automatic which is two and a half years old with 19,000 miles. Since we both appreciate relatively high seating we thought...
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  Why didn't I get an adaptor which allows me to fill up my Ford Focus from a petrol can? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I missed an appointment when I discovered that I needed to fill up my 2008 Ford Focus with petrol from a can, being nowhere near a filling station. I found...
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  Buying a car to do a 500 mile weekly commute - what would you recommend? 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Having been a motorcycle rider exclusively for 10 years, I now need to buy a car to get to and from work. I have a £4500 budget and while I am not overly...
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  Buying a family car - need advice 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy a used car and I would like to ask for some advice. Here are the main constraints: - has to accommodate 2 adults (I am 6'3'') and...
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  No idea of what car for daily commute of 100 miles. 1-2k budget 20 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an X-reg Fiesta Finesse and have a commute around around a 100 miles a day (motorway). Its currently costing me in excess of £300...
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  Slightly vogue 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am faced with a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help me resolve. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Range Rover Vogue automatic that I have owned...
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  Dieselpointed 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 1996 Golf GTI 16v with 100,000 miles on the clock. The car is great, pretty much bomb proof and a great mix of comfort and speed. The...
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  Which mid-size estate would you recommend for £8000? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have £8000 to spend on a mid-size estate. I have narrowed it down to the Mondeo, Passat or Vectra. I will get more for my money with Ford or Vauxhall,...
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  Obsessed with smut 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been investigating details of new cars, though I do not expect to buy one yet. On the whole, diesel cars are more economical and may produce less...
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  Perplexused 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Lexus LS430 at the moment, which is just over three years old, and only completed 26,700 miles, I am contemplating changing it for the LS460,...
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  Breathing more easily 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it me or have recent emissions laws resulted in the motorist being lined up for a nasty surprise? I refer to the EGR valve setup on many Euro IV engines....
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  Self-destructed 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004/54 Peugeot 407 SW HDI 136. It has done 43,900 miles. It recently over-revved and left a thick cloud of smoke from the exhaust. It then went...
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  Long driver, short list 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My shortlist for my next car includes Citroen C4, Ford Focus ECOnetic, and SEAT Ibiza/Leon Ecomotive. I am looking at manual gearbox, room for four adults...
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  The reason for the set price of diesel is partly to do with refinement processes. 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You gave the correct explanation to PW of Leicester regarding the price of diesel. To expand on it, the fraction of the barrel that the diesel comes from...
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  Why do Toyota have so many recalls? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am curious about the Toyota recalls. What about your ideas? Does the Verso 1.6i not have any problem? And what about turbo engines?
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  Should I keep or sell my diesel car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the position on emissions legislation? It's very confusing. Are some cities imposing/planning to impose local charges or bans? It's putting me...
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  Should I use a diesel or petrol car as a driving school vehicle? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage...