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  Where can I get a cheap wind diffuser? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Golf TSI cabriolet, but it does not come with a wind diffuser/wind break. I enquired at my dealer about buying a wind diffuser and...
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  Do I ever need to replace the chain cam? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Volkswagen Golf has a chain cam, which the dealer says will last the lifetime of the 1.6 engine. Is this true?
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  Failed clutch - garage denies liability 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My local garage fitted some new clutch parts to my Volkswagen Passat. However, after just four months, the clutch failed. The garage has told me it’s a...
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  What does Ford's PowerShift gearbox do? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m being offered a 2012 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCI with 16,400 miles on the clock for £16,841. Can you tell me if this has PowerShift and explain...
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  Recommend a small, economical runabout? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance,...
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  Is £13,495 a good price for a used Kia Cee'd? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Kia Ceed 1.6 GDi. I’ve spotted a 2012 car with 16,600 on the clock and the dealer is asking £13,495. Is this a good price?...
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  Are there any known faults with the Skoda 1.4 TSI engine? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Might I ask you for your advice on the 1.4 TSI engine? Does it have any inherent faults? I am considering buying a new Octavia Estate, and having run BMWs...
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  DSG gearbox problem with Caddy van 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Caddy van has a side to side wobble as it reaches 4th gear of the DSG auto ‘box. The problem normally vanishes when I reach 6th, but gets...
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  Looking to switch to petrol – what do you recommend? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read a great deal on your site regarding the cost of keeping diesels on the road, I'm seeking to switch to a petrol car with a budget of around...
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  Buying a Touran DSG - wise? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a used, new shape Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI SE (2011 onwards) with a budget of up to about £17,000. We have driven a manual and find the...
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  Do car cigarette lighter sockets work when the engine is switched off? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a cigarette socket phone charger for my 2006 Volkswagen Polo. When plugging the charger into the socket in the dashboard console, with the...
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  Buying a used Scirocco diesel - what to look for? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to have a look at a used Volkswagen Scirocco on Thursday. It's a diesel, 2009 model, 140BHP and done around 60000 Miles. I was wondering if there...
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  Which car to replace my Audi TT? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a current shape Audi TT 2.0-litre turbo since new and it is now five years old. The car fits me very well but I am thinking now of replacing...
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  Buying an exhaust for a Golf 16 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've been quoted £803.53 inc. VAT for the middle section of a Golf 1.6 exhaust with cat and 2 lambda sensors. There is a rebate of £186 on returning the...
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  Buying a car for new driver 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will be buying my 17 year old son his first car, and some of the small insurable cars just don't look safe - and he is 6ft tall. My budget is around...
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  Thinking of buying my next car from a broker 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a new Mk 7 Volkswagen Golf from a car broker, what protection have I got as the purchaser in law and by other means that my money...
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  EMS light is showing 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 FSI with 86,000 miles on the clock with full dealer service history. The EMS light on the dashboard came on and I had...
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  Which tyres are best for all year use? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, with Bridgestone 235/55 R17 Dueller H/P tyres. I am not confident these tyres will help me much in winter/snowy conditions,...
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  Which sports coupe to replace a Celica? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My aunt, an advanced motorist in her sixties, is looking to replace her much-loved 42,000 mile, 2005 Toyota Celica 1.8. Her requirements are a front wheel...
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  Engine specs and gearing 26 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2012 Kia Cee'd. I have had diesel for the past 15 years, all Volkswagen Group PD then CR. I find that this car has no response...