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Gear stick pops up on my Golf 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Volkswagen Gol and the gearstick keeps popping up. It's spring loaded, so you have to push down to get it into reverse but when you take... -
Car computer failures on VAG cars 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you please tell me during which periods of manufacture Volkswagen Golf estates and Skoda Octavia estates were likely to have the Teves Mk60 ABS ESP... -
Which 4x4 for good fuel economy, reliability and space? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are considering purchasing a 4x4 for our growing family but are not sure of the best option. Our budget is £16,000 and we are considering the Land Rover... -
Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I used to drive a SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI SE until a lorry went into the back of me recently. I'm now looking to replace my vehicle, and out of the vehicles... -
Which 7-seat MPV could my son buy for his family? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 51-plate 1.8 Series 3 BMW with 60,000 miles. The engine is not in good nick, but it runs ok for day-to-day use. His new baby arrived and he... -
Can I recommend Rowledge Garage of Farnham? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like to recommend Rowledge Garage in Farnham, Surrey, which carries out servicing and MOTs. The Volkswagen-trained staff are all experienced and... -
I'm retiring to France and would like a new car - should I buy it here in the UK or in France? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to retire to France in the near future. At this point, there should be sufficient cash to purchase a new vehicle. I am looking at a Volkswagen... -
Should my wife purchase her leased Volkswagen Golf, which needs new tyres? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
At the end of August, my wife will be leaving her current job and when she does so she will be handing back her company vehicle which has been leased by... -
Should I return this used Volkswagen Golf to the garage I bought it from, following lots of problems? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2002 MkIV Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v from a garage in Clacton for £1990 in June. When I bought the car, there were a few things I requested the... -
I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on... -
Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor.... -
We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so... -
I traded in my old car for scrappage discount on a new car - should this be honoured even if the scheme has ended? 16 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
We’ve ordered a new Volkswagen Tiguan and we're getting rid of the old car under the scrappage scheme. The Tiguan was ordered in January, but since then,... -
Economical petrol engine for 25,000 annual mileage? 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
What simple engined economical petrol family cars can you suggest for mainly motorway use of 25,000 miles per annum? I am considering a Skoda Octavia 1.2... -
Shoddy service from a dealer - what should I do? 7 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Three months ago I purchased a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco with 45,000 miles on the clock. The car is a petrol mdoel and I bought it from a main dealer in... -
Which family MPV will be reliable and has room for three adults in the back seats? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 12-year-old Renault Kangoo is now on its last legs, our Hyundai i20 is too small as a main family car for two adults and three growing kids, and we... -
Is this Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 an import? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I went to look at a 2008 57-plate Golf GTi Edition 30 yesterday. It looked like a good car, and as it was end of the month I got a good deal, as I paid... -
I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000... -
Should I replace my Toyota Avensis with the current model? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1999 Toyota Avensis estate (2.0-litre petrol) has, after 170,000 trouble-free miles, expired due to a burst radiator and subsequent cracked cylinder... -
Premium prised 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
During March of this year following a fairly sudden halt to the traffic in the outside lane of the M25, my Jaguar XJR, whilst stationary, was shunted from...
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