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  Is it standard practice for the limiter to be removed during the emissions fix? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2012 diesel Volkswagen Caddy had its emissions fix and, a week later, it refused to start. RAC identified it as the ERG valve. Volkswagen said to bring...
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  Why does my Volkswagen Golf lose power when picking up from lower revs? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion with the 7 speed DSG gearbox. It suffers from loss of power when picking up from lower revs, such as entering/leaving...
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  Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI rattle - is it related to the emissions problem? 15 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You answered a question on 13 December about VAG emission changes. including this: "Latest on the 'fix' for 2.0 TDIs is that it increases the revs at...
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  Should I keep or sell my old Polo? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI since new. It has covered 37,000 miles and hasn’t given me any major problems. I am wondering if I should keep...
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  Buying a new small car – what would you recommend? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new small car. I am a 24 year old male. My car is only really used for commuting to work. Mostly on town roads and the city centre...
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  Volkswagen Golf: Fault code p3008 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Volkswagen Golf is experiencing the engine warning light staying on, the fault code I am being told is: P3008 cam sensor signal. I have had the...
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  My Volkswagen Golf needs a lot of repairs - should I just sell it on? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volkswagen Golf GT PD 130 that has now done 205,000 miles. I bought it two years ago from a family member who had owned it since new. It's...
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  Is a DSG fault causing problems when I pull away in my 2009 Volkswagen Passat? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volkswagen Passat Sport TDI DSG estate new in March 2009. It has been dealer-serviced since new and now has 35,000 miles on the clock. Over...
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  Is water ingress in the Volkswagen Passat a known problem? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Volkswagen Passat Highline. Recently water has been ingressing the car and "ponding" in the passenger footwell behind the driver and occasionally...
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  Which mid-size estate for £6000? I'm looking at the Volkswagen Passat, the Volvo V50 and the Volvo V70. 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a mid-size estate for general motorway use, but also for outdoor gear and to carry kayaks on the roof - perhaps even to sleep in the back...
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  Why can't I keep the old engine after having it replaced in my Volkswagen T5 Transporter? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was informed by a garage representative that our Volkswagen T5 Transporter van requires a new engine and turbo due to metal contamination in the oil...
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  What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these...
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  Could bumper damage have caused an S-reg Volkswagen Polo to be a 'cat C' write-off? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just found out that an S-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 we were proposing to purchase was a 'write off' and the status is 'Cat C'. I've spoken to the seller...
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  Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However,...
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  Why is Volkswagen burying its head over the ATE Teves module fault, and is my 2008 Golf likely to suffer failure? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this year you ran a reply about the numerous failures of the ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP module. As I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus I was quite concerned...
• Death of the 'agency' model 30 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  Over 100 years of dealership sales offers, customer relationship nurturing and, crucially, the important feeling of being a customer allowed to make choices with actual humans.....taking that away and turning car retail into an experience similar to taking out a Sky subscription.... has not proved popular.  As ever, the market decides.  https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/365749/vw-makes-more-room-haggling-new-car-prices-ditching-direct-sales
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  Cars with auto boot openers? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants a car with a boot that will open with a wave of her foot. Which companies, besides Ford, offer this feature?
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  Changing a 2003 Golf TDI 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am confused by the market. My wife wants to change her 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI auto for a similar model.
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  A good diesel for £3000 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 on an 02 plate, with 86k. Now I want to change it and would like a good diesel car that's good to drive. Budget £3000.
• Farewell diesel? 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I found this on the channel4.com site: "Like Volkswagen, Renault is predicting a swing in consumer preferences back towards petrol engines when the Euro V legislation comes in. Diesel engines will have to become more expensive, with more sophisticated emissions control devices such as advanced catalysts and particulate filters, and customers may not be prepared to pay a for it, particularly in smaller cars."