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Which economical petrol car should we buy? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both recently retired. We want to buy a new or used 4/5 door car. It would need to be economical to run and reliable over an annual mileage... -
How can I fix my faulty Polo? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Volkswagen 1.4 diesel Polo has been causing me varying degrees of grief for the past six months, with the warning lights flashing up intermittently... -
Should I buy the Audi 1.6TDI and can I fit smaller wheels to improve the ride quality? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI for an August 2012 Audi 1.6TDI Sport as I want more comfort/refinement on a long run. The only... -
Bought a used car from a dealer, but it keeps braking down - can I demand a refund? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We brought a 2001 Volkswagen Polo two months ago from a dealer. After one month it broke down with a clutch problem, we informed the dealer and he said... -
Salesman failed to inform me about impending £500 service – what can I do? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used 2009 Volkswagen Golf a few months ago. The salesman who sold me the car failed to mention that, when the car turns four years old, it will... -
Can we ask for a replacement for our Skoda Citigo due to a faulty gearbox? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new Skoda Citigo last September from a Skoda dealer. From the first day until now we have a serious problem engaging first and reverse gears.... -
Where can I hire a car which I can drive in France? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week I had to donate my 1996 Volkswagen Golf to a breakers' yard in France because the cost to fix it would be much more than the car’s value. We... -
Should we consider the Skoda Fabia for a small commuter car? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am returning to full time work in September and we are looking for a small, basic second car that I can use for my journey each day. My commute will... -
What is this speed setting function on my Passat's cruise control? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a May 2012 Passat Saloon (SE TDI 2.0 140PS) and I am generally very pleased with it. However, the cruise control seems to have... -
Engine cutting out on a Golf? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I hire cars every week for between 2 and 4 days. I get to drive quite a different variety of cars, but my favourite of late is the Volkswagen Golf automatic. Last... -
Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of... -
Swapping a 406 for a Touran? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 406 is struggling to tow my one ton folding camper. Not enough power and it doesn't feel very stable. Garage also told me the DMF is on its... -
Pull the other one 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but... -
Why did you recommend the Skoda Yeti which has a gearbox problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Why do you write so positively about VAG cars in your road tests? I’ve just read the Skoda Yeti test. You mention the 2.0 TDi. Quote from a Volkswagen... -
Which tourer or small MPV? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We would like to replace our 2002 Rover 75 Tourer diesel with a tourer or a small MPV. The Rover suits us well, but we'd prefer something physically smaller... -
Golf battery discharging when stood - why? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf GT that is less than two years old. On two separate occasions, several weeks apart, it has been completely dead on Monday morning after being... -
Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz... -
My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened... -
Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering... -
Excessive road noise and hard suspension on my Polo 1.4SE - will new tyres solve this problem? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago I bought a used Volkswagen Polo 1.4SE from a VE dealer. The safety checklist prior to sale showed the car to be fault-free and the car is...
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