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  Are there any major issues with the Audi A4 Avant 2.0? 11 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a TDI to replace my 2006 Vauxhall Astravan. I like the look of the Audi A4 estate but have heard about some issues with earlier PD engines....
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  What is the burning smell when I turn off the engine of my Ford Mondeo? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2013 Ford Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoost and have noticed after parking it up that a burning smell, similar to when a clutch is overridden,...
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  Should I replace my Kia Cee'd with a Kia Sportage? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  On your advice, I purchased a 2007 Kia Cee'd 1.4 S in 2008 which has been brilliant, I've only had to replace the battery. Being retired, I only do about...
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  Which is the best driving instructor car, Hyundai i30 or Toyota Auris? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and now need to change my instructor car, although I also use this car for my personal use being a mum of 3. I currently drive...
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  What is the better SUV, Renault Kadjar or Mazda CX5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have £15,000 to spend on a fuel efficient, reliable SUV. It's got to last 7-10 years and be cheap to run and service. Where would you put your money,...
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  What is the best diesel option - Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for the best diesel option out of an 07/08 Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. Reliability and fuel economy are my most important considerations....
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  Can you recommend a reliable SUV? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing my Renault Modus diesel with something bigger. Ideally, a crossover or SUV, with similar fuel economy to my Modus. The car must...
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  Is the Isuzu Rodeo a reliable used buy? 23 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo 3.0-litre diesel. It has 70,000 miles on the clock. The garage let me put it up on the ramp and I noticed some...
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  What's the best hatchback with a petrol engine? 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A3 diesel (which I have been very happy with) and am looking to replace it with a new car later year. Is the government going to discriminate...
• Diesel or Petrol advice. 15 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I travel only 7-8 miles (country B roads) to work with the odd 15-30 mile journey each week. Total 9-11K per year. My main worry is with DPF and short journeys. Also real MPG of petrol cars versions. Also not the extra cost of purchasing a diesel etc. Current real mpg is 56mpg. With hardly any town and moterway driving. Mostly clear B roads.
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  Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 26 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern...
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  Mercedes CLS engine noise 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There is an intermittent change of engine note on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI. Normally the engine is silent when slowly progressing through the...
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  small family car 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  we are interested in trading our 2006 Mazda 2.0 90k Diesel for a Petrol as our Journeys are mainly shorter town use.We are interested in Skoda Octavia...
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  Petrol or diesel Hyundai Tucson 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Hyundai Tucson automatic. However, reading your general advice you recommend petrol rather than diesel and torque converter...
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  Focus juddering above 2000rpm - what could it be? 20 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My car is juddering really bad after 2000 revs, when you first start the car the rev counter is going up and down. You can drive it but as soon as you...
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  Skoda Octavia buying advice? 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm test driving a Skoda Octavia estate 1.9 DSI 2002 with 180k on clock, it has a lot of service history and i've seen they go on for well over 300k. I'm...
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  Honda CR-V i-CTDi vs i-VTEC 16 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I can't decide whether to buy a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi or CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol. My budget is £9000 and I plan to use it as our main family car driving...
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  Second hand car or leasing a new car? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am presently travelling from Surrey to London Monday to Friday (64 miles) in leased CR-V which will go back in October this year. I am in a need of the...
• Volkswagen Passat CC 08 - Is this even right or what? 5 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    I do not know why they keep saying that DPF filter is clogged because the sign has never ever appeared on the dash board.   Canthis really be the real consumption of the car? Or is there something wrong with it? Can somebody suggest something what could be the problem or I should just stop worrying.
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  What's wrong with my Nissan Qashqai? 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci (2008) a couple of months ago with 38,000 on the clock. Everything was fine until a couple of weeks ago when...