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  Why aren't Volkswagen customers told about timing belt changes when they buy a Golf or Polo? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to thank you for the reply you gave to CS of Woodstock recently relating the changing of a camshaft belt on a Volkswagen Golf. My wife owns...
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  Do you have to have a Hyundai or KIA serviced at a recognised workshop to keep the long warranty? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I read about the long warranties on Hyundais and KIAs. Do you need to take your car to the dealers to keep the 5 and 7-year warranties? I also read about...
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  Why does the gearbox whine on our new Volkswagen High Up? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In June my wife took delivery of a new Volkswagen High Up. Within a week we were aware of a distinct whine from the engine compartment. I queried the noise...
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  Would you agree that Volkswagen cars are lacking in build quality? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I had to smile at your comment to RH of Worthing about the myth of Volkswagen Auto Group cars' quality and reliability. I, too, have ploughed a similar...
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  Do you know anything about 'Express Visual Checks' on the Volkswagen Scirocco? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently 'invited' by my supplying dealer to bring my 10-month-old 170 BHP Volkswagen Scirocco TDI/DSG car in for what was termed an 'Express Visual...
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  What's the best secondhand small van to buy up to 8 years old? 2 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best make/model of small van to buy second hand up to 8 years old?
• Volkswagen VR6 20 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  I have recently become embroiled in a pointless argument.  As these are the lifeblood of the internet, I thought I would share: Some Porsches...
• Volkswagen Golf Est Diesel Auto 2011 1598cc - ABS/ESP/BRAKE ISSUE 14 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Car has done 99k. FSH with recent full service. I just posted another issue but this is completely separate Brakes were squealing so took to garage....
• VW owned company says VW 1.5 engine is now gut! 12 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/driving-1/2020-07/volkswagen-confirms-no-further-measures-planned-in-regards-to-15-tsi-issues/ And to make sure we get the message... https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/147281/have-the-problems-with-volkswagen-s-1-5-tsi-engine-been-sorted-out- I do hope the editorial independence of the site isn't going to be too impacted by the new owners, after all, it's not like we don't trust HeyCar's 9/10 rating for the Octavia.
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  What's the best used car for £10,000? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a used car with low mileage for my son’s partner. It needs to be reliable, reasonably stylish and preferably one owner. Any thoughts? Thank...
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  What's the best automatic MPV for transporting dogs/bikes? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best current or nearly-new small, automatic, petrol MPV with a flat load bed that would be easy to load bikes or a dog?
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  What's the best first car for a tall driver? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What’s the best first car for a tall man? He’s 6'8" and needs a lot of legroom.
• Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 99 1.9 air conditioning 14 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  I had a leak on my air con. A garage re gassed it and used some die. Within a week the air con stopped working so i used halfords seak and seal air con...
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  What is best compact SUV overall for value, performance and economy? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is best compact SUV overall for value, performance and economy?
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1995 2.0 keeps cutting out 29 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi Can you help. I have the above car and it has recently started cutting out and leaving me in some dangerous positions. It just stops after a lot of...
• Volkswagen Passat Estate Audi S4 - What Estate car to buy 28 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, Wondering if there is some opinion on my current car predicament.   Have a Mondeo Diesel estate Titanium X. Its been good, but now...
• Volkswagen Golf GTI - £10K - Second hand Golf best option? 6 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all Apologies for any errors in motoring knowledge.  I have a 25 mile round trip to work every day, average speed 30-40 mph but some 70mph...
• Volkswagen Lupo - Rattling from engine at idle 8 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all Bought a very low mileage Lupo as a runaround the other week and starting to worry as some problems have emerged! Any ideas much appreciated! 1....
• Volkswagen Golf MK V - Golf 2.0l GT TDI Mk V Cambelt tensioner sheered 17 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I had my cambelt replaced last August on 108991 miles, Saturday night I drove out of work less than 6 months on and the car at 113000 miles and...
• Volkswagen Golf - DirectLine Car Insurance issues - Victim in RTA 1 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I was a victim in a RTA where a car drove into the back of my stationary vehicle pushing me across the road and down the back of lorry. My car had various...