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Honda FR-V - should I sell or keep? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have 2007 Honda FR-V with a 1 .8 petrol engine and 60,000 miles on the clock. The car has a full service history and is used mainly for motorway trips.... -
Need an electric car - which model is cheapest to run? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkswagen Golf which has been fantastic. It has done 183,000 miles with no problems until the latest MoT, when the track rod ends, ball joins... -
Buying 7 seat MPV - what would you recommend? 8 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Keen to buy a Toyota Verso, Ford C MAX, Volkswagen Touran or Peugeot 5008 for occasional use. I have a five-year-old, 18 month old granddaughters and four... -
Best car for carrying three children in the back? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want... -
Want a fast and practical car - what do you recommend? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am in a dilemma over what car to buy next. I want something that can easily accommodate my family's things, but I also want something fast. I only do... -
Buying an estate - recommendations? 11 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace our 2006 Ford Mondeo Estate, with something similar, but newer. A Skoda Octavia has been suggested by a friend as has the Volkswagen... -
Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems? 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year... -
Thanks for your help with my problematic 2009 Volswagen Golf TSi. 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
You may be interested to know that my 2009 1.4TSi Golf has had a new engine put in it, free of charge. Despite the car being slightly over three years... -
What's causing my Passatt CC to go into limp home mode? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passatt CC GT. The yellow coil warning light keeps coming on and the car goes in to limp home mode. I’ve replaced the turbo valves... -
Which SUV offers luxury interior and easy access? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should... -
Cam belt/chain making strange noises 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2010 Volkswagen Golf last month, which is still covered by its dealer warranty. I have had it inspected by a local garage after it started... -
Extended warranty won't pay for heater failure - what can I do? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I bought my old company car from the leasing firm - a Volkswagen Passat. The car is four years old and was sold with a two year extended... -
Failed LED lights - can I fit replacements myself? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Eos and some of the LEDs in both rear indicator units have failed. I thought the advantage of LEDs is that they do not blow like... -
Please recommend a medium petrol estate car for social and part-time work? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are changing out of a 2003 Volkswagen Polo (used mainly for commuting) and a 2006 white plumber's van, both diesel. As the commuter has retired and... -
Diesel smell in Mitsubishi Outlander 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
There is a diesel smell entering the cabin of my Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0. My local garage has been unable to find the source of the leak, but suspects... -
Which Scirocco to buy? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3dr DSG at the moment, and someone has pointed out the problems with the DSG automatic (reliability... -
Shall I change the timing belt on my recently purchased Polo? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a used Volkswagen Polo 1.4 (1999) with 180,000 km from a family that was the original owner. We have taken it to mechanics that confirm... -
Which petrol-engined family car with room for camping gear? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
A Toyota Yaris 3-door hatchback with a small engine has given excellent service to my student children. The car has done 90,000 miles and as my daughter... -
Buying a long lasting car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My last 3 cars (all manuals) have each achieved 270k over 10 years driving at little cost (Scirocco and two diesels - a 405 estate and Passat estate) before... -
Suspension dropped on my Passat after a loud bang. 26 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 59-plate Volkswagen Passat was sitting stationery in the drive when a loud bang was heard and alarm went off. On examining the car it appeared the...

