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  What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights...
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  Can you recommend a good diesel car for motorway journeys? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m considering changing our 2009 Ford Focus 1.8, which is still running well with 70,000 miles on the clock. It’s used as the second family car mainly...
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  Is it worth replacing the blown turbo on my 2009 BMW 520d? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 BMW 520d exploded with a sudden loss of power after a brief period of a strange tiny whining noise when pressing the accelerator pedal (driving...
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  Should I get the 2.0 petrol or 2.5 diesel Jaguar F-Pace? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm undecided whether to buy a petrol Jaguar F-Pace 2.5 T R-Sport or a 2.0 diesel AWD180 auto (which we have tried and is adequate). The 2.5 petrol is...
• KIA Carens - Second hand car issues. What are my rights? 22 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  So now almost 3 months after purchase the engine management light has come on and it's the bleeping DPF and there's a small leak in an oil line linked to the turbo. It's at my garage, just waiting to hear the exact details but looks like it needs new DPF or a DPF flush at the very least. So i'm coming to terms with the fact that i've bought a duff car.
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  Audi A7 or Golf GTI? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for an up market executive car. I really like the Audi A7 and used values for low mileage example are within our £35,000 budget. The...
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  Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first...
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  Is rising oil level a symptom of a DPF fault? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2010 we bought a new Skoda Yeti diesel. All was well for a few months, then the diesel particulate filter light started coming on. We had...
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  Buying a new small car – what would you recommend? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to replace her BMW 320D Touring with a smaller car, maybe something in the Polo/Golf size and now she does fewer miles, maybe petrol....
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  Using a diesel for low mileages 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging...
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  No particulate place to go 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Volvo S40 diesel has suddenly lost most of its power; due to error "2452 Particle trap pressure sensor faulty signal", according to my local workshop...
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  Is low annual mileage bad for diesel engines? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I refer to your advice about low mileage having an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters (DPFs). I feel you are combining low annual mileage with...
• Mazda CX-5 - Mazda CX-5 Engine failure. 30 Jan 2020 (Forum)
    The dealer has advised the engine has been removed and they are involving mazda. I am a frequent lurker here and at other motoring sites and have been warning her about imminent dpf issues amongst other things, but she has always thought her driving style meant she would be safe from such issues. From my own investigations I am thinking engine written off, probably due to blocked Dpf resulting in engine oil being contaminated with diesel hence low pressure light.
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  Buying my company car back 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have the chance to buy my Ford Mondeo Titanium X 1.8 57 plate Estate car at a price of £2,600 at the end of the lease deal in June. It will have...
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  How do I keep my new i40 healthy? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I take delivery of a Hyundai i40 diesel in March and have read your posts about Particulate Filters with interest. 4 My mileage has fallen dramatically...
• Advice about diesel Vs petrol please 11 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  That is my pattern every week day plus longer faster journeys some evenings and weekends. I’m wondering if I’m asking for trouble with a vehicle with a diesel DPF filter, but from what I can gather it’s a universal thing in vehicles built after about 2015. So it seems maybe I can’t avoid it? So, I’m thinking maybe a petrol vehicle may be better. But unfortunately all this is new to me, and I’m not sure what to do for the best?
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  Can you recommend a cheap diesel for under £5,000? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am on a tight budget and am looking for a diesel car which is reliable and economical for under £5,000. My yearly average mileage is around 28,000. What...
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  Should I buy a very low mileage car? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a downside to buying a very low mileage car?
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  Is 58,000 miles on a ten-year-old car excessive? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is 58,000 miles on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel excessive? Should I leave it well alone?
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  I do 25,000 miles a year - is a hybrid a good choice? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I do around 25,000 miles per year and am looking for a new vehicle. Much of my mileage is long distance (four trips each weekend of 90 miles) but travel...