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Why does my car windscreen mist up even with the air con switched on? 30 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Polo. It's always been a bit 'misty' but over recent months it has got really bad. This morning during my 45-minute journey to work... -
What estate has a large boot and a level floor with no load lip? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We presently have a 2005 Volkswagen Passat and are looking to replace it. The Skoda Superb Estate looks favourite but it must have a level floor area (so... -
What's the best quality large estate for £20k? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable, quality large estate for under £20k, no more than five years old. I'm trying to decide between an older Mercedes E Class or... -
What's the best convertible for comfort and reliability? 6 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm 75 years old and would like to buy a comfortable convertible as my last car. I'm not interested in speed but more comfort and reliability. I would... -
The DVLA has no record of my classic car - how do I get it registered again? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 since early 1966. The reg is GXE 537C but it has been off the road for many years. I am aiming to sell it but... -
What should I do if I leave my car parked up for several months over the winter? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I go away for a couple of months around Christmas time and will be leaving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf on the driveway. Is it good practice to disconnect the... -
What's the best first car? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is 18 and has £3000 to spend on her first car. She loves the look of a Fiat 500 but I have some concerns after reading reviews about performance... -
My Ford Transit Custom isn't blowing cold air - what's the issue? 15 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Transit Custom isn't blowing cold air. The temp gauge also shows no temperature. -
What all weather tyres do you recommend? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Volkswagen Polo S 1.2. We're in a rural location and I organise a winter tyre swap for my elder daughter. I wondered whether the Polo... -
Do you know if the Suzuki Jimny underbody is galvanised? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Fabia, owned from new and 10 years old. As it's Volkswagen Group, it's galvanised and has perfect bodywork. I'm interested in buying a new... -
Had to have EGR valve replaced after emissions fix - where do I stand now it's broken again? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had the Volkswagen emissions fix done in February. Then had to pay shortly afterwards for EGR valve with a reduced goodwill rate of £500 as car kept... -
The EGR valve in my Golf Plus is faulty - should I have the emissions fix anyway? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen dealer has advised against carrying out the emissions software update on my Golf Plus because they say there is a fault in the exhaust gas... -
Am I safe to consider any of the VAG diesels on the used market? 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my car with a used Estate/SUV and at the moment am discounting all VAG diesels because of the doubtful emissions fixes. Am I safe... -
What small automatic would you recommend for long and short trips? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm 75 and I need a car for both short journeys around London and long journeys in France. What would you recommend: the Honda Jazz hybrid which looks... -
Best new or used family car for £13,000? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife unfortunately managed to write off her Volkswagen Golf today. We need to buy a new family car quickly and can spend up to about £13,000. We know... -
How reliable are Alfa Romeo twin clutch autos? 6 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have read about the problems with Volkswagen dry clutch autos. Does the same issue exist with the Alfa Romeo TCT auto? Also does this Alfa gearbox need... -
Which performance Golf is best? 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am struggling to decide which quick Volkswagen Golf to buy. Unusually, the diesel-engined GTD costs £500 less than the admittedly quicker and probably... -
Does the new polo diesels engine originate from an Audi A2? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I use to own an Audi A2 three-cylinder 1.4TDI which I absolutely loved. The engine was sporty sounding and despite its low power felt remarkably swift.... -
Why does my Golf take so long to start? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 petrol. I bought it 2 weeks ago and it is starting up quite slowly every morning. The clock has also reset itself. I... -
Fuel gauge fault on Polo 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol and my fuel gauge is fluctuating between full and empty tank. Is this problem common and can I fix it myself?

