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Are automatics suitable for towing a caravan? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am about to replace my Volkswagen Passat with a newer model and am considering an automatic. I tow a small caravan for 3/4 weeks a year and am wondering... -
Engine failure after service - is the garage responsible? 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I had the timing belt and water pump replaced on my Volkswagen Golf Plus diesel with 90,000 miles on it. Two days ago the car suffered... -
Bought a car from a private sale and it has broken down - what are our legal rights? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have just bought a used Volkswagen Beetle from a private seller. However, it would appear that there is a turbo fault with it, which make cost £2000... -
£500 for a new water pump on a Polo – is this a fair price? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter took her 2005 Volkswagen Polo automatic in for a service recently and was told that the car has a fault with the water pump. According to the... -
DPF issues with my Jetta on St Helena? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had my car - a Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI DPF - transported to St Helena and now it never exceeds 30mph. Following short trips the light on dash has come... -
What hatch for less than £4000? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my Y-reg Ford Focus 1.8 (130K miles) with something a bit more economical. I was considering the Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec but was worried... -
The ESP warning light is illuminated on my Octavia vRS - will Skoda fix it? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Skoda Octavia vRS. I have read that a lot of people are having the same problem as myself that the ESP light is on. Has Skoda accepted this... -
Recommend a sports car capable of carrying two people and a large dog? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a new puppy that is going to grow into quite a large dog. Are there any two seat or 2+2 sports cars on the market that are in the mould of the... -
Where can I get the best deal on a Citroen C1? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My other half wants a new 2012 99g/km Citroen C1 VTR five door with metallic paint, ABS, air conditioning, self locking and power steering. Any ideas where... -
Downsizing to a luxury small car 19 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Finally decided to swap my 325d M Sport for either an Audi A1 or a Volkswagen Polo GTI. For the outlay on the A1 I can manage to obtain the Polo GTI. Please... -
Which MPV or minivan has the most boot space for under £10,000? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are planning on buying a used MPV or minivan up to £10,000. Bearing this in mind, which MPV has the most boot space with all seven seats up (excluding... -
Tecnincal problem with VAG Group 2.0-litre TSI 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We on the SEATCupra.net website are finding a lot of "coil pack failures", but the fault appears secondary to oil leakage into the packs. This is on the... -
Is there a variable windscreen wiper rate relay available for my Honda CR-V? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Some years ago I had a Volkswagen Passat. I purchased a relay that replaced the wiper relay and gave a variable rate of sweep. This worked by switching... -
Polo chain cam failure 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The Polo V (2009-) uses a cam chain which is now seeing more and more failures, and Volkswagen refuses to accept this is a quality problem, despite growing... -
Dispute over a Polo 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen 3 door 1.4 Polo from a local dealer in Hampshire (using VW Solutions Finance) in September 2011. Upon handover we noticed... -
I bought a Volkswagen Beetle from a dealer who agreed to send the FSH and spare key later - he hasn't. What can I do? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I part exchanged my old car for a Volkswagen Beetle from a local dealership. Half way into the journey to view the car (and potentially... -
Mis Match 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match from a Volkswagen franchise on 24th November, 2010. I bought the car for £16,600. On 27 November 2010... -
Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ? -
Should a warranty use used or refurbished parts? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it ok for a warranty company to use second hand or refurbished parts? -
How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?

