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Which hatchback is best - Golf or A3 Sportback? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist down to the Audi A3 Sportback SE and the Volkswagen Golf Match - both five-door, petrol 1.4 (manual).... -
What's the average lifespan of a DPF? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a four year old Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDi with 17,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. The issue of DPF comes up... -
Trade buyer paid deposit, but has now disappeared - what do I do? 21 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I agreed the sale of my car (a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI) to a guy who buys cars on behalf of a trader. He left a £150 deposit (just over 1% of the value)... -
Which sports car for £3000 11 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a little banged up and I'm thinking of getting a new one but need some advice. I am a small business owner working from home as a... -
Which hot hatch? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a hot hatch for under £20,000 used that must match four criteria: More than 200bhp, Traction control can be fully disengaged (car will... -
Drop in fuel consumption 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My mother has owned a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI from new and has been very pleased with the car. However, a few weeks ago, she noticed a sudden... -
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...
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