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  The wheel hubs of my new Volkswagen Scirocco are rusting - how do I stand on this issue? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In May this year I purchased a new Volkswagen Scirocco costing £23,000. My present mileage is 2,000 and my problem is traces of rust appearing on the ‘drums’...
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  Does our 2006 Volkswagen Golf need a new cam belt? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am having a service and MOT next week. The car has done 33,000 miles and has been excellent with no problems. It's economic and great to get in and out...
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  Which would you select from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Volvo C30 2.0d and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI GT? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a used car for £10,000-£11.500. My criteria is that the fuel economy is fairly good, it is comfortable (due to longish journeys...
• n/a - Christmas motoring jokes 15 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  I'm not sure how much life a thread like this has got in it, but here goes: "Why don't Volkswagen hold Christmas Services?   They get the readings wrong."   Well, it amused me slightly.  
• Polo Value 3 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, just a quick question, Could anyone please tell me the book price for my: Year: 1993 (L) Make: Volkswagen Model: Polo Coupe Spec: Genesis Engine: 1.05 Milage: 104000 Thanks in advance
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  Volkswagen won't cover my second EGR failure - what are my rights? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. The EGR has just failed for the sixth time and my local dealer has just quoted me over £1600 for the repair. The...
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  Volkswagen Service 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had her Volkswagen Polo serviced in August and reported to the service manager that her 6 month old car had juddering steering under braking....
• Volkswagen T5 Transporter - Handbrake Fail 9 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  They checked the handbrake and said that one of the teeth on the ratchet was missing. I took a pic of it. I then took it to the local volkswagen dealer garage where I had had it serviced a few weeks ago. (Its only two years old, purchased on a five year lease package through Volkswagen) I left it with them to see if there was any other reason that the handbrake had failed other than me not leaving it in gear.
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  Should I accept the offer of half the cost of the cam belt change in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16v at the end of February 2013. The salesman failed to mention that when it turned four years old we would need...
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  Can you recommend a good insurance company, and whether you prefer the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance is due for renewal in the near future and I would be grateful if you would confirm the names of the top five companies in the latest customer...
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  Can I get compensation from Volkswagen over a clutch and flywheel failure in my Scirocco? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On 18 July I had 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI examined by Lookers main agents in Darlington, with regard to the loss of traction/acceleration particularly...
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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.