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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... -
Driving through deep flood water - what is safe depth? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just spent six hours driving a motorway route (A55), which normally takes two. The motorway was closed by the Police due to floods, and we were diverted... -
Does flushing oil help to decontaminate an engine when the oil is changed? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday my 2002 Volkswagen Polo petrol model, which has covered 75,000 miles, had its annual service, including a full oil change. Today, the oil looks... -
Transmission/ wheel bearing noise in a Caravelle 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Caravelle TDI (167,000 miles) has developed a noise when driving. It sounds like a transmission whine and starts at 20mph and increases in... -
Where can I sell my Jaguar? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 73. I have been driving since I was 17 and in those years I have had many cars. However, I've never sold a car on the open market. When I had a new... -
Which premium diesel fuel do you recommend? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm a bit confused as to which is currently the best fuel to use in my Volkswagen group 2.0 TDI CR engine. Could you please confirm which is now the best... -
Is a diesel MINI suitable for short journeys? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The first car I owned was an early Mini (about a year after they were first introduced), which I loved. Now, at the age of 82, I want to return to a Mini... -
What do you think of the Citroen DS3? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
It's time to downsize from my Passat 1.8T, but what should I buy? The Golf GT is too big and the Polo GTI only comes as an automatic. So I'm looking at... -
First family car - what's best? 17 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are expecting our first child in September and are looking to buy our first car before then. We are happy with a second hand model, a couple of... -
Which hard top convertible do you recommend? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a hard top convertible. The Volkswagen Eos is a bit big, so I am considering a three or four-year-old Renault Megane 1.6 or Vauxhall... -
Which car has five seats and room for a wheelchair? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at replacing my 2000 1.8-litre petrol Volkswagen Passat Estate with something of similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair,... -
New beetle - what are VW up to? 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen have finally launched the 2012 beetle. But they are limiting deliveries to 3000 this year, and are saying that the automatic version won't be... -
Can you recommend a suitable car for a young family with three children? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Sometime during 2012 our family will have an addition and we will then have three children under the age of two years old. The current car will need to... -
Can you recommend a safe, cheap to insure car for an 18-year-old? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please could you advise me regarding a car for an 18-year old man who has recently passed his test. His parents require a safe car (good crash test results)... -
Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of... -
An estate or MPV for less than £2000 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to get a cheap but large estate or MPV with good fuel economy and running costs. Favorites are Audi A6, though I have read scary stories about... -
Could you recommend a car suitable for commuting 30,000 miles a year? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son has just taken a post with a company in Newbury and will be travelling from Bournemouth five days a week. It would appear he will cover 30,000 miles...
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