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• Vauxhall Astra J 1.7CDi - New Engine Waranty Claim 24 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  The dealer is asking me for the OK to take the engine apart. The mileage is 77,000 and during the year the dealer has replaced the DPF, the EGR valve and one injector. I have only paid for the cost of the DPF, £1,000. Should I give the OK to take the head off for inspect even though I may be left with and engine in bits and liable for the cost.
• Hyundai Tucson - Diesel Particulate Filter in Hyundai Tucson 22 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  However speaking to someone today who has a diesel tucson (his is automatic) and they do similar mileage to me with no issues or concerns regarding the DPF. They seem to think the Tucson DPF is designed in such a way that it doesn't require regular regeneration or cleaning and low mileage should be less of an issue. Is there any truth in this?
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  The oil is my BMW 3 Series is reading high - should I have it checked out? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The oil appears to be reading high in my diesel E90 BMW 3 Series, both via the dashboard indicator and also by manually checking (after driving approximately...
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  I only do short trips - should I trade my diesel Renault Captur for a petrol? 2 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At present, I own a 2015 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I use it for short runs around town, with the occasional 50/75 mile trip. My son tells me I would be better...
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  Peugeot 308 SW anti-pollution warning light - what does it mean? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 308 SW. Today the anti-pollution warning light has come on. Am I still able to drive the car?
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  Buying a Ford Focus ST - petrol or diesel? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Now diesel is the same price as petrol at the pumps and the Ford Focus ST petrol and diesel have the same retail price is there any disadvantage to buying...
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  What's wrong with my C5? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Citroen C5 petrol is losing power. It will tick-over find, but once you go above 3000rpm it will struggle. Any ideas?
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  Petrol or diesel Mazda6? 4 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I only do around 9,000 miles per year and I'm looking at a petrol version of the Mazda 6. Much more choice with the diesel versions. Are these diesels...
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  What's the best family car for £3000? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a cheap family estate or hatchback to get a dog, kids and and pram into. Ideally, I'd like a diesel Ford Mondeo, but only cover 24 miles a day....
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  Can you recommend a used pick-up? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for 2004-2005 pick-up 4x4 to use on my land to get animal feed etc. Which make and model would you recommend?
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  Buying a used Fiesta - petrol or diesel? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently looking at buying either a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 petrol or the TDCi version. I have a 13 mile trip to and from work, which is 80%...
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  Engine management light is on – what’s the fault? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management warning light has come on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The car has covered 36,500 miles and the oil is a little low. There are no real...
• Petrol or Diesel? 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I would prefer a car with an automatic gearbox and preferably diesel for better economy (depreciation not much of an issue as i will be looking for a car about 2-3 years old) but most diesels now have a dpf as standard which can get clogged.   Most days i have a 22 mile round trip to work on a mix of roads (dual carriage way then 30mph through a village followed by 60mph single carriageway roads before a short spell in 30mph to the town centre and reverse on way home) and traffic jams not usually much of an issue but would this drive be enough to prevent a clogged dpf?
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  Which version of Toyota RAV-4 to buy? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a used Toyota RAV-4 no more than four years old, which must be automatic. I cannot work out which engine size and fuel would be...
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  Correct oil for Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy oil to top up my 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI S line. The handbook is confusing, as it seems that I need a different grade of oil if my car...
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  Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai for 13,000 miles a year? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new Nissan Qashqai and I wondered if it's better to buy a diesel or petrol version. My average mileage is 13,000 per year.
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  Are Nissan Navaras prone to engine failures? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting a Nissan Navara, but I'm getting bad reports on them regarding engine failure. I'm looking at around an 04 or 06 reg. I would like...
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  Ford Mondeo emiting a burning smell 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago, I bought a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel estate from a main dealership. It has been great so far - it had 45,000 and now has 57,000 - was...
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  Volkswagen Golf - why is the emissions light on? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me why the emission light keeps switching on my 2004 Volkswagen Golf?
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  Best used estate for under £5k? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m after an estate to replace my 1996 Audi A4 Avant 1.9TDI. My priorities for the new car are reliability, low running costs and one or two driver comforts....