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  Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after...
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  How can I minimise damage to my MINI Countryman diesel's DPF on short journeys? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On 2 December 2010 I bought a diesel MINI Countryman ALL4. This is the first diesel-engined car I have ever bought. I am delighted with it as a car. It...
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  What vans are best for delivery/courier work? 22 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've been thinking for a while now of going into being a courier/delivery driver - especially with the recent huge uptake of online shopping. What van...
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  What do I do if the emissions fix messed up my 2009 SEAT Exeo? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  3 weeks after the emissions fix to my 2009 SEAT Exeo 170 estate, the glow plug warning light flashed continuously and limp mode activated. I visited the...
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  Need a used family car for £2k - any suggestions? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My friend bought a Honda Civic on your recommendation and has been very pleased with it. Now her husband's 1.5 diesel Renault Megane needs replacing with...
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  Citroen C8 losing power 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter...
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  Vauxhall Corsa drive judder 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put...
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  Buying a new Crossover - what would you recommend? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new crossover, but cannot decide on what car to buy. I want something that’s fun to drive, with good fuel economy and low road tax. I’m...
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  Which car is best for high mileage - EcoBoost or diesel? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently rack up 20,000 miles a year and run a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus Style. I would like to change my car for something more economical. Is it is better...
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  Should I buy a high mileage Fiesta? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm keen to buy a Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi to commute 18,000 miles a year. I've found quite a few 2012 plate examples in a decent spec well within my price...
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  What are three-cylinder engines like? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 307 SW 2006 which is a great car but I have the usual problems with the DPF. I can live with them... I have been told that a lot of...
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  Is the Fiat diesel engine fitted to the Suzuki Swift reliable? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Pleased to hear the Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel has a chain driven camshaft. Apart from the DPF issue would you say the Fiat engine built in India is a reliable...
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  Increasinbg fuel consumption - is this normal? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 SEL TDI 170 DSG Estate which has covered about 75,000 miles. Until June it was averaging just over 42mpg on a combined cycle...
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  Mazda 6 cutting out 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently found that my Mazda 6 is cutting out on me. it tends to happen in the morning - I start the car, reverse out of the garage, and as I depress...
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  How often should I change the oil in my ex-rental Audi? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Audi A4 diesel with approx 26,000 miles on the clock, which I purchased one year ago with 9000 miles showing from an Audi dealer, who advised...
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  I need a 4x4 for work 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car for use as a workhorse for my gardening business and small amount of towing a small caravan. I have looked at your reviews...
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  Fumes in cabin and smoke from exhaust 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 06 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi 150. We have just had the DPF filter replaced and now EGR valve replaced. The car now intermitently pours out smoke...
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  Agriculture and Fisheries 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have run a Hyundai Coupe for the last two years. It has been a good car, well specified, tough and comfortable on long journeys. Age now dictates something...
• Suzuki Grand Vitara - Grand Vitara 1.9ddis buying advice - dpf concerns 15 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Having found the right car for our budget, age, colour mileage etc the only thing holding me back is the DPF issue and think maybe "better the devil you know" If anybody has some real feedback it would be appreciated as internet searches aren't especially constructive.
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  Buying a new SUV 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a VW Sharan for 10 years and it's regularly starting to breakdown, so it's time for a new one. The kids are getting older so there is no need...