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  Used Beetle has paint peeling off - should the dealer pay for a respray? 15 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, I have owned it for two months, with a three month warranty from the dealer. However, last week I noticed that the rear...
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  Why won’t my Golf start? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI turns over but won't start. I called up the local recovery service and they tell me that no fuel is getting through. However,...
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  Mixing tyres on a modern car? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I know that you do not advise using winter tyres on only some of the wheels. However, would this also apply when it is not winter - we have 2 cars (a Kia...
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  Skoda Superb using a lot of oil - is this right? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Superb estate L&K with a 2.0-litre SI engine and I have just put a pint of oil in the engine after doing just 2800 miles. Is this normal...
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  Which small second car should I buy? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second...
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  Can you recommend a car with good bootspace? 19 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something bigger. I need more boot space, but I don´t want a big car. I like cars with good visibility,...
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  Buying a second hand car for £6k- what would you recommend? 19 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 24,000 miles a year mostly on motorway and usually queuing in traffic. I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol which I drove into...
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  What can I replace my company Grand Espace with? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a company-funded Renault Grand Espace 7-seater, which is replaced every three years. I am due for a replacement in the Autumn and would...
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  Buying a cabriolet - what would you recommend? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In my twenties I drove an MGB roadster and a TR4 and enjoyed both greatly. I now desire a cabriolet/roadster again. Which is the best bet for a 65 year...
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  Which safe, cheap-to-insure car for my 18-year-old son? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue...
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  Buying a reliable and economical car 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am retiring in a few weeks and want to change my car. I currently own a Volkswagen Passat diesel, but want something completely different after a run...
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  Warning lights when the car isn't started? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've never owned a Volkswagen before so not sure how they work but I noticed yesterday when I put my key in the ignition in position 2, I was just listening...
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  Tall person buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall person (6ft 2) who wants to buy a new small car. I drive around 8000 miles per year on motorways and in towns/cities. Fuel economy, comfort,...
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  Cam belt change - what other jobs should be done? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has a Golf 1.9 TDi which is four years old. The Volkswagen garage she uses has advised her to have the timing belt changed based on the age of...
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  Golf Estate or Hatchback? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Cannot make up our minds if to buy Volkswagen Golf Hatchabck and put on a roof rack and box for holidays and camping, or go straight for Golf Estate. Is...
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  Changing from SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI-what would you recommend? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to change my 6year old (50k) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI FR within the next year. I don't do big miles but would like something a bit more economical,...
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  Rav4 has a corroded fuel tank 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My MOT has come back with three advisorys - leaking shocks, treads down to 3, but the one that worries me is that they said the rear of my fuel tank is...
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  Looking for a comfortable saloon for long journeys 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a six year old Subaru Forester and a 13 year old Volkswagen Passat saloon. I intend to keep the Subaru and change the Passat. Can you recommend...
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  Need a car that can carry my golf clubs 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2005 Rover 45 hatchback, which is nearing time for replacement. It has served me well, particularly because it is able to accommodate an electric...
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  Heater issues with a 1999 Passat 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Volkswagen Passat TDI with climate control. When I have been starting this in the morning recently, the LED display flashes with lots of...