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  • I want to buy a Volkswagen Golf V but am worried about the ESP fault - how do I know if it's been fixed? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm going to take a look at a 56-reg MkV Volkswagen Golf TDI at a local independent dealer at the weekend. I've had quick browse on here and found a lot...
  • is it worth replacing my problematic old Volkswagen Passat? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    How do I calculate whether it's worth keeping my existing car or replacing it? I have an eight-year-old Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9TDI 140PS (52 plate,...
  • The air conditioning in my Volkswagen Touran is playing up - what's wrong with it? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have been using the air conditioning on my 2006 Volkswagen Touran. When you switch it on it blows cold. Then, after a period of an hour or so, the blower...
  • Why are my Volkswagen Golf's gears stiff? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was driving along when my Mk4 Volkswagen Golf stalled and I tried to put it back into gear. The gear stick was so stiff, it just wouldn't budge. I forced...
  • What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to...
  • Where can I find a new engine for my car? 15 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2008 Volkswagen Golf diesel dropped a rod last week and cannot be repaired. Can you recommend an engine re-manufacturer/installer?
  • Passat idle speed 2 May 2005 (Forum)
    I've looked around the forum for potential causes, but it seems that different cars have different causes for this problem? Anyone else had this niggle on a Volkswagen? Cheers Tim
  • Is Volkswagen liable to fix my Polo? 27 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 new in May 2015 from a Volkswagen supplier and have had it regularly serviced with them. Early this year, after heavy...
  • The emissions fix caused an EGR fault with my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI - should I push for a FoC repair? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've just had the EA189 emission fix on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, 52,000 mileage. Got the dreaded glow coil warning light within 2/3 days of service...
  • Skoda Scala 7 Jan 2024 (Forum)
    Anyone else own a Scala? What are your opinions of it? I know Skodas share many parts with the Volkswagen Group, some say the Scala has the same chassis as a Golf? If it lasts as well as my trusty 2010 Astra i will be more than happy. 
  • Why is my fuel gauge showing as full all the time? 19 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have 2011 Volkswagen Polo. The fuel gauge is showing full all the time. What's wrong?
  • Skoda Fabia vs Vw polo 19 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    Hi All,  I'm currently looking at to buy a new car for myself and I'm stuck on deciding between the skoda fabia and Volkswagen Polo both of them 1.2 tsi and have almost the same specs. The price for the fabia is €16,100 on the road and for the polo it's €15,500 on the road. I've searched a bit online and everyone rates the fabia as a better car I would like an opinion from you guys to maybe finally decide which one to choose.
  • Vw Tiguan - R Line 4 Jan 2017 (Forum)
    Can you please tell me is it worth spending the extra money and will I see the benefits when I trade the car again down the line. Here's the link of the r-line http://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/tiguan/7654054101571080131 Thanks
  • Which estate is best? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Which is better as a used car for £15,000: a BMW 5 Series or a Volkswagen Passat for £15,000? Also, should I buy a petrol or diesel?
  • Can't select gears on a Golf - what is wrong? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 1.6 CSL (manual), the problem is that it does not want to select gears number one, two or reverse. What's going on?
  • VWgolf vs Vauxhall astra new - What to Buy need help?! 5 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I want to buy a car and cannot decide which one between these two makes and models would like to hear some of your views. 1) Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 TSI 122 (ps) manual petrol Match 5dr   2)Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0 CDTi 160 (ps) manual deisal  Elite 5dr  
  • Zafira / Touran and others - ownership 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    I'm interested in views on the owenership of the smaller 7 seaters on the market at the moment. Both the Opel Zafira and Volkswagen Touran have reasonable new car offers on them at the moment, undercutting the likes of renault / citroen / ford / peugeot / etc and making them the cheapest 'proper' 7 seater cars on the market.
  • Lexus Oil change frequency 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    They state they use BP 5000. From the BP web site: SAE 5W-40 API SL / CF ACEA A3-02, B3-98 Issue 2, B4-02 Volkswagen VW 502.00 & 505.00 BMW (Longlife-98) Mercedes Benz (MB Sheet 229.3) Porsche any views gents?
  • I'm near retirement and am looking to buy a new car. Should I buy outright or go for something on a PCP? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a year off retirement and am lucky to have a decent pension and lump sum. I want to get a new car this year, so should I buy cash now or still do a...
  • Volkswagen Up GTI spec issue - can I make a claim? 23 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a new Volkswagen Up GTI based on the spec shown on the VW UK website. One of the 'key features', above the other Up models, is 'interior...
 

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