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  • 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...
  • Can you suggest a van-based car that can be used to transport small motorbikes? 11 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I presently have a 2003 Citroen Berlingo. I transport small, classic motorbikes in it by folding the front passenger seat forward. I can then have a motorbike...
  • What's the best, Euro6 LWB van for campervan conversion? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Could you recommend the best LWB panel vans suitable for a campervan conversion that would meet Euro6 diesel emissions standards? It needs to be reliable,...
  • What hybrid car should I buy for commuting long trips? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a new company car and l'm interested in hybrid vehicles due to the lower BiK rates in comparison with diesels. I will be doing regular...
  • Volkswagen Caravelle engine fault - what are our rights? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Our vehicle is a Volkswagen Caravelle DSG with over 70,000 miles on the clock. The problem appears to be the EGR cooler corrodes internally, producing...
  • Which car should we pick to replace our Motability Volkswagen Golf? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My wife qualifies for a car under the Motability Scheme and her last two cars have been Volkswagen Golfs, presently a 1.4 TSI which has just about all...
  • Good Korea move 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have a growing family with 4 children (3-14) and a while back felt that we had outgrown our Mk2 Galaxy, so, with limited options when it came to space,...
  • Underustimated 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am having real difficulty in getting Volkswagen to honour its corrosion warranty on a second-hand Polo. They have passed me round various different departments,...
  • Which of these cars would you recommend as a company vehicle? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Please can you offer any advice regarding the best choice of company car from the list below. Audi A3 1.6TDI 3DR (got at present but want a change)....
  • What's the best used van without a wet belt? 16 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a budget of about £10k and ideally I want a van without a wet belt (just because I've heard horrible things about them). Do they exist and do...
 

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