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Buying a new Volkswagen Passat 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new Passat Estate especially given the new loyalty discount of £1000. However, I am confused. Presumably a new Passat Estate... -
Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a timebomb? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
A friend is looking to buy a circa 2009 Golf VI 1.4 TSI 122hp with 85,000 miles on the clock, full dealer history and apparently no cam chain issues. So... -
Volkswagen Passat CC V6 coolant pump failure 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 V6 and the V55 additional coolant pump is not running (aux pump) which should run when the engine is switched off... -
Should I have my Volkswagen Passat's timing belt changed? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Estate that has done 105,000 miles, that I've owned for three years and am planning on keeping for the foreseeable... -
Engine management problem with Golf at 36,000 miles 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi from an authorised dealership in 2012. The car had just 19,000 miles on the clock and was serviced regularly... -
What is causing clutch vibration in my MkVI Golf? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My experience since purchasing a new Mark VI Golf on my retirement last October has not been good. I wrote to Volkswagen about a vibrating clutch pedal... -
Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy... -
Flywheel and clutch failure on Volkswagen Golf - is this a common problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Bluemotion and have noticed an unusual noise coming from under the bonnet. After some investigation by my local... -
Non-starting Volkswagen - can you help? 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son's 53-plate Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre petrol will not start. He tells me he has been having trouble for the past three weeks. The engine was turning... -
Is my Volkswagen Touran diesel likely to develop any faults soon and should I replace it? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI that I have owned from new. It has done almost 115,000 miles (about 80 per cent of which was cruising on... -
Should I buy a Peugeot RCZ or Hyundai Veloster Sport for my motorway commute? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy another car for a 50 mile commute to and from work, predominantly on dual carriageway and motorway, capable of carrying at least one... -
Is a faulty crank sensor making my Volkswagen Polo cut out? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've had my 1997 Volkswagen Polo for about a month now, and it dies on me at completely random intervals. It can go days without doing it, then do it three... -
Can you give me some advice about my wife's Volkswagen Polo's wheels and tyres? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Volkswagen Polo Dune was supplied new in 2004 with bright silver alloy 71/2 J x 17 'BBS' wheels with 215/40 ZR 17 83W Dunlop Sport 9000 tyres.... -
I need an economical, reliable car with a warranty to replace my Volkswagen Polo. Would a Mazda 2 do the trick? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Volkswagen Polo GTI. I have been having a few problems with it over the years and have decided its time to upgrade, as I do a lot of... -
My 1998 Volkswagen Golf convertible's hood is not working - help? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After being in storage for two years I am getting my son's 1998 Volkswagen Golf back on the road. The power hood worked perfectly before, but it has now... -
Will the required spec of my daughter's new Volkswagen Golf affect its residual value? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 23-year-old daughter is about to place an order for a car, and she'd like something economical but sporty and young looking. Her current choice is a... -
Volkswagen Passat or Peugeot 406? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need a new motor on a budget. I've found a 2-litre petrol Peugeot 406, 1997 R-reg with 77,000 genuine miles. The seller has every MoT since new, it's... -
For fecks sake Honest John get your facts correct 22 Feb 2019 (Forum)
Just been looking on the HJ article about issues with the new 1.5 TSi engine. At the end it says "With the launch of the 1.5-litre engine, Volkswagen bucked the downsizing trend by replacing a 125PS 1.4 four-cylinder unit with a 1.5 four-cylinder producing 150PS." What nonsense. There was a 1.4 TSi 125 PS version and that has been replaced by a 1.5 130 PS version. -
Does the new Golf have a cam belt or cam chain? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a new Volkswagen Golf SV 1.4 petrol, with automatic gearbox. Does this engine have a cambelt or camchain? -
Is 'Gard X' protection worth it? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a new Volkswagen Golf. Gard X protection is being suggested by the car supermarket. Is this a sensible additional cost?
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