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  Need an automatic car that's easy to drive 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding...
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  Discovered rust on my Passat - what are my legal rights? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2009 Volkswagen Passat estate from a local dealer a couple of weeks ago. However I subsequently noticed small blisters of rust on the B pillars...
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  Buying a used car: Passat or Mondeo? 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to ask your opinion about the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo. I want to buy a used car with a manual gearbox and petrol engine. I've seen...
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  What's classified as wear and tear? 11 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI has just cost £1798 to get the clutch rebuilt and the flywheel replaced after the slave cylinder exploded and contaminated...
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  Recommissioning a Mk1 Golf Cabrio 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mk1 Volkswagen Golf convertible which was last started 16 years ago! It has been kept in a garage since then. Apart from buying a new battery and...
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  Golf auto hill start difficulty 5 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf auto and have trouble starting the car on hills. We never had this problem with our old 2006 Golf auto, is there a fault?
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  What's the best small auto? 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My mother would like to buy a replacement for her aged, but much loved, convertible Volkswagen Golf. She would like an automatic with a petrol engine and...
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  Is it possible to change the gearbox oil on a DSG? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I asked my local Volkswagen dealer about changing the gearbox oil and filter on my 2011 Golf. However, I was told that it has a 'sealed for life...
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  Passat warning light - dpf fault? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had a fault light come on the dash of my Passat CC and a message saying diesel-particle. Would you have any idea what this means , as the light...
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  Buying a used car for £7k - Fiesta, Golf or Ibiza? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have £6750 to £7500 spend on a used small car. I live in a rural hilly area and rarely venture onto a motorway. My mileage is about 10,000 a year. Which...
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  Why does my Caddy suffer from clutch judder? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Volkswagen Caddy violently judders whilst pulling away, especially in reverse. I have been advised that it is likely to be clutch judder and is...
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  Need a reliable auto - what do you recommend? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new or nearly new medium sized car. I'm worried about the fluid issue and hesitance in pulling away with a Volkswagen DSG and also concerned...
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  Golf returning poor fuel economy - are the new tyres to blame? 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently replaced old "Event" tyres with new Michelin ones on my wife's 2006 Volkswagen Golf diesel. On a regular round trip of 120 miles, her on-board...
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  Buying a modern classic convertible 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearing retirement and would like a reliable and economical soft top. The Mazda MX5 just seems too popular, I like the idea of a MK1 or MK2 Volkswagen...
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  How long does it take to fit a new engine? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, which has done 34,000 miles. A few weeks ago the car developed a misfire and my local dealer charged eight hours at £80 per...
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  Which small SUV or family hatch? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small petrol suv/hatchback and am looking at the Renault Capture, Volkswagen Golf and Citroen Cactus. I will be doing about 8,000...
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  Engine management light problem with Golf GTI 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought my son's 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTIand the yellow engine management system light comes on. Have asked my good local independent garage to fix...
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  Maintaining my Roomster 1.2 petrol? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Skoda Roomster 1.2TSi 105 bhp, which is a brilliant and versatile car. However, I noticed in a recent column that Volkswagen/Skoda have reverted...
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  Which small car for an older driver? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is no longer able to drive. I am 75 years old and enjoy driving. We feel it is time to change our loved 2004 SEAT and are unsure what to consider....
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  Clutch judder on Golf - what's the fault? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Very occasionally I experience severe clutch judder in my 2005 Volkswagen Golf when pulling away in 1st gear, generally after stop/start driving in heavy...