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  New car has broken down after 10 miles - Can we reject? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter purchased a used Volkswagen Polo from a dealer today. However, on the drive home, the engine warning light came on and the engine started to...
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  Buying a used SUV - petrol or diesel? 27 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf GTI Estate, which I really enjoy driving. I am thinking of a used Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 but seem only...
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  Has the head gasket failed on my Golf? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The performance of my 1998 Volkswagen Golf hasn't been great of late. I've found white gunk under the oil cap and when driving at 70mph for five mins on...
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  Are plug-in hyrbids reliable? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Golf GTE. The car will be used mostly locally, but include the occasional long journey. The car is fitted with...
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  Should I swap winter tyres every 5000 miles? 17 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I note that in the latest report on the Nokian winter tyres, it is recommended to swap tyres front to rear every 5000 miles for four-wheel drive cars....
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  Is it still worth buying a diesel? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Given the recent news that diesels are not as clean as we'd been led to believe, do you foresee any future issues with buying a new diesel, specifically...
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  Should I buy a 2011 Golf automatic? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I love my Volkswagen Golf TDI, which I've had for 11 years. But I now want a car with an automatic gearbox. I have tried a 2011 Golf TDI auto and think...
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  How can I fixed a blocked DPF? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having a recurring problem with a DPF n my car. My 2012 Volkswagen California is about to go to the garage to unblock the filter for the third time....
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  Can you recommend a sporty estate? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants a new (sporty) estate with expected 10,000 annual mileage. The budget won't stretch to a BMW 5 Series, so am thinking of something more in...
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  Buying a car with good access 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need advice on buying a used car for a friend who has mobility issues and finds it difficult to bend when getting into a car. He wants a fairly normal...
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  Buying a new estate - Passat or Mondeo? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new large petrol engined automatic estate as I only do 6000 town miles per annum. Sub £23k via a car broker will get me a Volkswagen Passat...
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  Golf GTI or BMW Coupe 320D? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my choice to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW 3 Series. I do 12,000 miles a year, which includes a daily commute...
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  Buying a used car - how can I check for accident history? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Seen a three year old Volkswagen Golf with low mileage. Can you tell me what I need to do to check it hasn’t been in an accident?
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  Getting a small lease car - which is best? 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to get a lease car. I'm interested in a medium size hatchback such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Mini. What do you suggest I get?
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  Replacing Lexus RX300 - what should I buy? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to replace my Lexus RX300. I’ve had the cars for eight years and have found it to be very reliable and comfortable. I'm looking to purchase...
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  Heating system making loud noises - could something be stuck inside? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The heater system on my Volkswagen Polo has started to make loud noises. The problem has got gradually worse over and now I can’t hear the radio. It sounds...
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  Do petrol engines have DMFs? 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a 2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 litre petrol and the clutch burnt out. His garage replaced it and presented him with a £1200 bill due...
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  Buying a car to replace a van 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Volkswagen Transporter van I use for kids buggys, bikes, carts etc. but we are moving to a new development where vans are not allowed. I'm...
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  choice of 2 cars 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Stuck between the choice of a top of the range Peugeot 207 and a 1.4 Volkswagen Polo SE. Both have different plus points; the 207 more gadgets, and the...
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  VW Golf Mk3 engine problem 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1995 Volkswagen Golf MK3 1.8 cabriolet. I have recently discovered brown foaming in the radiator expansion chamber. The temperature guage inside...