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Diesel cars - expensive problems due? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2005 Nissan X-Trail DCi Sport which has done 90,000 miles (we've had it since it was under a year old). After having a new turbo and intercooler... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
After selling my BMW 5-Series I'm thinking of returning to a Golf-sized car and was thinking about a 1.6TDI Match Mk6, however I'm wary about buying a... -
Do you have any information on the small Jaguars that are about to be released? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a Jaguar X-Type, and have been very pleased with it, but now I would like a new one. I have considered the XF 2.2 diesel which is great,... -
What do you think of the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Nissan P12 Primera 2.2 dCi SVE which is nearly 10 years old, with 108,000 miles. I have been very pleased with this car. It is reliable,... -
Rough running Corsa 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased the above car from a Vauxhall dealer. Having read your columns and back room all the negative press about DMF's has got me thinking.... -
My Renault Scenic automatic won't change up when cold - why is this? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Renault Scenic 1.5DCI EDC from a Renault dealer at six months old and was informed that the previous owner could not get on with the auto... -
Should I buy a diesel car or go for a petrol model? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a secondhand older model Ford Focus Diesel, up to say 18 months old. Two friends have cautioned me about the diesel engine and/or... -
Clearing a 520d particulate filter 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
After each of two years my BMW 520d has shown excess oil in the sump. Is this because attempts to clear the particulate filter have dumped fuel into the... -
Seized turbo on a Subaru Legacy 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Legacy diesel (2009 26,000 miles) was experiencing a sudden loss of power under hard acceleration, such as overtaking or pulling out at a junction. Between... -
Petrol or diesel seven seater? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for... -
Dearly departicled 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 2011, 2 litre diesel Toyota Verso to use for journeys of approximately 50 miles round trip and needing a low loading area for my parents... -
Buying a family car 24 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Nissan X-Trail (02) may be on the way out. We have 2 children and a dog and live in the Brecon Beacons. We need a good reliable car that does more... -
Focus 1.6 TDCI running problems 3 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1.6 TDCI Ford Focus (Zetec) 110 Climate about 3 months ago it is a 2006 Plate and has 67k on the clock. I have notice that on starting when... -
Used cars with low fuel consumption 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have owned a 1989 Volvo 740 estate from new and now want to buy a relatively new used car (or a very low priced new car) to replace it. The new car... -
Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible... -
Did you know that short journeys are bad for the environment as well as for your car? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Regarding your comments about short runs by IC-engined vehicles, (and engines in general), you're absolutely right. Short (cold) runs are bad for the engine,... -
New Skoda Roomster - which engine? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy a (probably new) Roomster as long as we can cope with the four-month wait. I don't know which engine to go for. Does this Skoda... -
Why is my Peugeot 207 HDI cutting out? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI has done just 22,000 miles and has been owned from last December. It's 58 reg and I'm the second owner. Three times now the car... -
Just diesing 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a FIAT 500 with the diesel engine. I recall that some time ago you said that there had been problems with the diesel engine but... -
BMW 4 Series - petrol or diesel? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new BMW 4 Series. Taking into account I will do around 12,000 to 14,000 miles per year, would you recommend the petrol 428i or 420d diesel?
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