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Must a DPF fault on my Peugeot 307 be fixed by a Peugeot technician? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son’s Peugeot 307 diesel particle filter additive low-level warning light has come on. Is this a major problem that only Peugeot can deal with? Or are... -
Which diesel 4x4 for low miles? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My immediate rural location requires a 4X4 to cope with narrow lanes, muddy verges, getting out of the way of other vehicles and winter conditions. My... -
The new Duster - 1.5 DCi okay for 10k miles per year? 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm very tempted by the new Duster (I saw one in Renault Cardiff yesterday). I don't really do enough miles to warrant a diesel, but I would want the highest... -
I need a seven-seater 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a new car to replace my 52-reg Ford Galaxy Ghia 1.9 TDI. I'm looking for something similar and I can't decide whether to go with... -
Diesel Particulate Filters 24 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm aware that modern diesel engines have particulate filters that can be unsuited to repeated short journeys (require a long run to clean them up, e.g.... -
Recommend a cheap 4x4 workhorse? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for advice on buying a cheap (fully depreciated) but reliable workhorse for very occasional trips to garden centres and still capable of (very... -
What do you think of the EGS transmission and FAP DPF as fitted to the Peugeot 3008? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A short time ago I asked you about the relative merits of two cars my wife was considering as her next Motability car. These were the Skoda Roomster SE... -
Why is my Jaguar diesel misfiring after short journeys? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm having problems with my 2.2-litre Jaguar since the purchase of an ex-demo. If I drive one mile to the next village and stop and restart the car, say... -
Partics change? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In which year were particulate filters first fitted to diesel engines in cars? My 5,000pa mileage is made up of short runs of 5 miles each way and longer... -
A to D 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A5 is off the road again this time with a faulty Diesel Particulate Filter sensor. In 18 months ownership the car has spent over 3 months back... -
Buying a used Audi Q5 - what should I look out for? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I like the look of the Audi Q5 3.0 diesel but can only afford secondhand (2009/10 plate). What things should I be wary of? -
Buying a cheap to tax car for commuting 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need a new car 1.3-1.6 for commuting 60 miles a day with good mileage and low road tax. Needs to be value for money? -
Will a diesel engine deep clean help improve my MPG? 27 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail I have owned since new. It's approaching 130,000 miles and on long journeys I've noticed my MPG has dropped considerably.... -
How reliable is the Toyota Avensis? 1 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Avensis 1.6 D4D estate with 65,000 miles on the clock. It has a full dealer service history. I have read that the engine is not reliable... -
Should I buy a Ford Galaxy to replace my Ford Mondeo estate? 11 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my Ford Mondeo estate for a more recent Ford Galaxy auto. Not more than four years old and, say, not more than 30,000 miles... -
Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to... -
How much should I pay for a Peugeot Partner van for a camper conversion? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to be buying a small van with the intention of converting it into a small camper. How much should I put aside for a reliable Peugeot Partner... -
I drive 8,000 miles per year, mostly around town. Should I buy a diesel? 16 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy a diesel SUV? I drive about 7,000 - 8,000 miles a year, much of it short journeys in town. -
What cars are still reliable over the 100,000 mile mark? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a cheap to run car which will be reliable, but over the magic 100,000 mark, as I do plenty of miles and don't want to crucify value. Ideally... -
My Volkswagen is not performing like it was before the emissions fix - what can I do? 17 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Can someone enlighten me as to why my car is not performing as it was before it went in for the emissions fix? The emissions light comes on continually...
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