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  What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these...
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  Mike and Burny winter 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Audi A4 Avant 2.0 litre 143 manual TDI in August and having now covered more than 5,000 miles I am disappointed with the fuel...
• Citroen C4 - pros and cons 31 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Citroen C4 1.6HDi 16V VTR Plus 5dr (Non-DPFS) i am looking at a 57 plate one of these - can anyone give me good gen on this car? thanks gaz
• Mazda 6 - Petrol or Diesel 9 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  However despite this I read the advise is now against diesel especiially with the advent of the DPF. I have read all the issues surrounding the Mazda 6 2.0 diesel with regards to the DPF and believe this has been sorted in the new 2.2 version. However would we still encounter issues if we puchased the Mazda6 2.2 diesel for our purposes.
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  Why is the fan in my Volkswagen Passat running after I've turned the engine off? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since having the emissions fix on my Volkswagen Passat, I noticed the fan running for twenty or so seconds after I had switched off and locked the car....
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  What problems does the Mazda 3 2.2d engine have? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking of buying a 2012 Mazda 3 with a 2.2d engine. What is your opinion on the reliability of this engine?
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  Nissan Qashqai - Is the 1.5 diesel better than the 1.6? 26 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel engine better than the 1.5 diesel engine and does it have DPF problems?
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  How good is a used Octavia? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of friends including a mechanic have recommended buying a used Skoda Octavia to replace my Volkswagen Bora TDI. I have seen many driven by taxi...
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCI 09 plate - Ford Focus 09 - loss of power, intermittant 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I'm not very technical I'm afraid, and it's just passed it's service - they couldn't see any obvious faults anywhere. I have had the DPF replaced as well, and this was happening prior to then (the DPF was causing a seperate stuttering issue). Thanks! 
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  Buying a nearly new Audi A6 - are the diesels reliable? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a nearly new Audi A6 Ultra 2.0 TDI. I believe these have new engines.How do they stand with the usual ideals with DPFs and 3 year+ old...
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  Worth waiting for the new model Skoda Yeti? 1 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Skoda Yeti: Hoping to buy 4x4 diesel but believe range being re-vamped next year. Any news eg diesel chain cam drive fitted?, DPF problem being addressed?...
• Large Family Estate Recommendations 16 May 2013 (Forum)
  I'd like the car to handle well and not be too sluggish as I'm currently driving a 03 Mondeo hatch 2L 136PSI TDCi  I'd ideally like to buy 2 to 3 years old with max of 60,000 on the clock. I was looking at either a Mazda 6 or Mondeo diesel but I'm concerned about the DPF. Although I do around 12,000 miles per year. My daily commute is only 4.5 miles extended to 9 miles if a school/nursery drop off is involved. Am I right to be concerned about likely DPF problems. If I look at petrol cars my only option seems to be a Toyato Avenis V-matic?
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  Is the 2010 Qashqai diesel suitable for short journeys? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a secondhand 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel, 14,000 miles and it looks as if I have made a mistake and should have gone for petrol because...
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  Buying a used medium diesel car what would you recommend? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Changing from Ford Fiesta to medium-size diesel used car. Don't want problems with fly wheels or DPFs. What would you recommend?
• Any - LPG or Diesel 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  So my question is are those cars I mentioned actually suitable for LPG systems, as I heard not all makes and models are. Is anyone aware of LPG issues like the DPF's in diesels? and finally is it not just worth the risk on either Diesel or LPG and stick to petrol and take the hit on extra fuel costs but less garage repair bills. Any advise appreciated, thank you  
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  I'm tempted by a little Volvo 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice...
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  When were DPFs introduced? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When were particulate filters introduced? Does it vary acceding to Manufacturer?
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  Which cheap diesel car? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking into cheap diesel transport that has no DPF or DMF. I see you have recommended the Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D before - does the Toyota Corolla...
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  Goodwill on a car not serviced with Nissan? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How extensive is Nissan's goodwill on X-trail design faults (e.g. Turbo fails DPS etc.) for Cared4 Dealer stock who's service history can't be proved to...
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  Buying a used Legacy 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 turbo diesel with about 50,000 miles on it. Can you advise on what are the things to watch our for when...