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  Which car for carrying children? 17 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need new family car with space for a stage two baby seat, easy access for toddler and a big boot for buggy, shopping and European holidays. Can't decide...
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  Kia Soul advice 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul. A salesperson told me that Kia is thinking of dropping the Soul from its UK range to concentrate on its US market....
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  How long should catalytic converters last? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 35,000 miles and four years I have had to replace my catalytic converter. I think this part should have lasted longer but Peugeot don't seem interested,...
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  Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 Estate - should high mileage worry me? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Like the look of this car diesel in my local dealer, but it's done 140,000, I have been offered a cam belt change and a 6 months warrenty. The car is priced...
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  Buying an Audi A4 diesel for town use? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an Audi A4 Saloon. I have been advised by the Audi dealer that, although I live in London and use a car mainly in town type traffic,...
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  Renault Koleos 2.0dCi reliability 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Happy New Year and good health to you all at HJ Do you know if there are any reliability issues with the 2.0dci engines fitted to the Renault Koleos...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  I want a reliable commuter vehicle for A roads 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've just started a new job with a 50 mile commute each way, mainly on motorways and fast A roads. Is it worth getting a diesel? And how about if I...
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  Flawed Mondeo? 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have the excellent new style late 2007 2.0 litre diesel Mondeo with the 6-speed Durashift automatic box, 55,000 miles, fully maintained. I am thinking...
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  Filter tip? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A company is advertising in Volkswagen Driver magazine a diesel particulate filter removal service. It seems to me that if the claims made are genuine,...
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  Buying an economical car 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi. It's on an 07-plate with 6,500 on the clock. I would like your advice on the following; 1) As my...
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  Nissan X-trail-2.0 petrol TREK 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I should very much like a used Nissan X-trail 173 diesel, but I only cover a few thousand miles a year, so the DPF problems mean I should have to go for...
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  What do you think of plug-in diesel upgrades to improve fuel economy? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of plug-in diesel upgrades kits for increased mpg? Bearing in mind the high cost of diesel, are they worthwhile? How many miles would...
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  Jaguar XF 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I know you are a fan of this car and I'd like to take the plunge and buy new, but is the diesel worth the premium over petrol?
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  Does my Land Rover Freelander have a DPF? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I keep hearing about the problems you get with diesel particulate filters if you make lots of short car journeys from cold. Can you tell me if the Land...
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  Why's my Citroen C4 VTR's de-pollution warning light illuminating? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Citroen C4' VTR's engine management light keeps lighting and telling me the de-pollution system is faulty. Any ideas?
• Kia Sedona 1.5 Diesel - May I have your views please 26 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Been offered a Sedona . 2008 , 60 k miles FSH , one owner £1500 Understand it doesn’t have a DPF but the road tax is high ? Looks nice but maybe “ All that glitters ?” Not much on HJ reviews so I would be grateful for your views and opinions.  
• a4 - audi 1.9 tdv 25 May 2017 (Forum)
  , if you compare a A4 1.9 115 05 reg, with the same 56 reg the latter one is...tdv, but both are euro 4, the earlier one is 154 k/gm, latter is 152 k/gm. With just 2 k/gm difference, that cannot be a DPF on the latter? Can anybody shed any light on this. Cheers
• The fear factor - cars 13 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Because of the costs involved in repairing a modern car outside of warranty, are my friends right in getting rid of their astra diesel? Gearbox failure, needs clutch, exhaust dpf and a major service required plus brakes and tyres. Car is 5 years old due mot, they can get a good deal on a nearly new car . I said don't waste any more on that astra .
• For all-Thanks - Something I would like to say 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Many many of the comments are helping me to shape my future choices, and those comments a few years ago abou DPf''S and other "pollution devices and DMF's etx have been really useful.