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  • What's the best all-season commercial tyre? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter T5 that needs a new set of tyres. As Michelin Cross Climate tyres are not available in 215/65-16 commercial, can you...
  • Used Audi Q3 or new SEAT Ateca? 12 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the market for a compact SUV due to our one year old labrador out growing our Volkswagen Scirocco. I've narrowed my list to two: the Audi Q3 or...
  • Need a small and safe city car – what would you recommend? 14 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need to upgrade from my Smart Fortwo to transport me and my three year old. The car must be small as parking is a nightmare where I live, but as safe...
  • Need a reliable and practical car for £5k 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion. The CAN unit has just been replaced and I am worried about future reliability issues. Work travel...
  • Which crossover has the most comfortable seats? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a Lexus RX 450h, but have been told by my chiropractor to change it for a car offering a better seating position as I am over six foot...
  • Do you have to fit new tyres in pairs? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Volkswagen Golf. It is just one year old and has 10,000 miles on the clock. However, yesterday I had to replace one of the rear tyres. Can I just...
  • Buying a hatchback - Golf or A3? 5 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new car. Must be automatic and petrol. I quite like the Audi A3 sports back (150PS) and the Volkswagen Golf Match Editon DSG 125PS. Both...
  • Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda...
  • Are PCP deals what they claim? 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Almost three years ago my daughter took out a PCP deal on a Volkswagen Move Up with the confident expectation espoused by the dealer that there would be...
  • Seven seater advice? 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My mother-in-law needs a reliable 7 seater to cart the kids around in. She has just had to scrap her 1993 Pajero and is in the market for a replacement....
  • Limp mode problem 28 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle goes into limp mode sometimes. There doesn't seem to be any particular pattern. If I switch it off and switch back on again...
  • Can I get a classic for daily use? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to buy a pre-1986 classic car, it should be suitable for local trips and be useable 2 to 4 days per week, average 100 miles per week. Can...
  • Need a hatchback with an auto 'box 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I like it, but I'm not happy with the seven-speed DSG box, especially after coming from a six-speed...
  • Can you recommend a car with an upright seating position? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently had an operation and my physio has said I need a car with an upright seating position, automatic with flat seat pan so hips and knees are...
  • Have I written off my car? 24 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I had a rather unfortunate incident today and I've ended up crashing my lovely little Volkswagen Lupo. The door is damaged, but opens and closes fine....
  • Buying a new car - Skoda, SEAT or Volkwagen? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a new car. I have narrowed down my choice to the Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. However,...
  • Struggling to remove a timing belt 5 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently changed the harmonic balancer in my Volkswagen Passat 1.8 litre non turbo and had to remove the timing belt from the camshaft pulley -...
  • Why is my Golf so slow? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Volkswagen Gold MkIV. The car performs ok on flat roads, but struggles to climb hills. It's almost impossible to do over 50mph uphill (which can...
  • Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you...
  • Should I buy a car that's not been serviced for 3 years? 20 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm about to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG estate with 19,000 miles on the clock. Its just had its first service at a dealer at three years...
 

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