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My Golf has 174,000 miles on the clock and is still going strong 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Golf MKIV GT PDI 130 from my brother-in-law who owned the car for years and bought it with 30k on it. It's now done 174k, mainly... -
Why won't my Mitsubishi Grandis start when warm? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0 diesel (Volkswagen engine) starts fine in the mornings and when cold. However, when I drive a few miles then stop, wait... -
Which comfortable, economical German car can I buy for £11,000? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
As much as I love the comfort of the 520i BMW, it has a thirst greater than Dean Martin! I have decided, therefore that it has to go. I drive about 11,000... -
Please review your information on the Skoda Octavia TPI fuel pump issue. 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read the comments on the Skoda Octavia 2-litre TDI PD oil pumps with alarm. I then dug into the detail on the engines in the VAG manuals and spares catalogues... -
Which MPV could we replace our diesel Vauxhall Zafira with? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are on our second Vauxhall Zafira, both bought new. First petrol one was good. This second one (now three years old) is a diesel and generally not a... -
Is there a reliable car my 19-year-old daughter can learn to drive in for under £6000? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a good, reliable secondhand car for my daughter to learn to drive in. She is 19 years old. I live in Kingston upon Thames and my budget... -
What is the best way to sell our low mileage car? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
We own a 2018 Toyota Auris Estate and we also have a 5 door 2017 Volkswagen Up!, bought by us as a new, but pre-registered, car, in May 2017 from a main... -
Which Caravelle is best for £20,000? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking to buy one of these second hand and would like some help. I appreciate the fact that these vehicles hold their value incredibly well... -
Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group,... -
What small automatic car do you suggest? 11 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
My son in law just passed his driving test for automatic cars and bought a three year old Volvo XC40. Our daughter has been driving a 2017 Kia Sportage... -
How do I know what DSG gearbox is in my car? 5 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2022 VW Tiguan elegance 1.5 TSI with a DSG 7speed gearbox which has just turned 15,000 miles I was just wondering if it is still the same DQ200... -
My automatic Polo does not creep forward when I come off the brakes, is there something wrong? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do.... -
How should I sell an inherited 'classic' Mercedes-Benz? 26 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a 1996 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic in good condition with less than 70K recorded mileage. It is surplus requirements and I... -
Can I appeal a speeding fine? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I feel I have been unfairly fined for speeding. I was travelling East on the A14 late at night on a quiet road towards Cambridge. Four lanes: the 1st for... -
Does the £40k VED premium apply to vans as well as cars? 4 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a new Volkswagen Transporter van and having it converted into a campervan. The purchase price of the basic van is just over £40k. Does... -
How much is my 1985 Golf Convertible worth? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1985 MkI Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, which I have owned since 1999. I am considering selling it, but I'd like some idea of price. It's an automatic,... -
What's the best first car for a tall teenager? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My teenage grandson is about to take his practical test and when he passes we will be looking for a suitable car for a 6’4” tall person that is also suitable... -
Breakeven point for petrol versus diesel? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at the SEAT Ateca - either the 1.5 TSI DSG Or 1.6 TDI DSG. I have been doing up to 15,000 miles a year of mixed motoring. What would be the... -
Are manufacturers trying to make people buy base models? 22 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
Like many others I am now into a nine-month wait for a new car with no idea of delivery date. I do not believe that it can only be the higher spec cars... -
Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season...
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