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• Volvo C30 - Which new car? a dilemma... 20 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    I'm a 23-year old male, and I want to buy a new car.  I've finally narrowed myself down to either a Volvo C30 1.6D SE Drive, or a Volkswagen 1.6TDI SE Bluemotion (5dr).  They're both a similar price for similar spec.  They both have similar economy/emissions/VED price.  They're both great looking cars.  But what one do I buy?
• VW V5 Lump. "Mr Indestructible"...? 2 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Gang!! I'm looking at buying a used a motor with a lovely Volkswagen V5 lump under the front. I was initially all fired up about it as I'd heard that these chain-cam engines are essentially indestructible. However, I've since heard of a number of cases in which the engine "lunched" itself because of a failure of the chain tensioner.
• Merry Christmas to you all 12 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  RESPECT to Honest John for this site. He pays for all this. See you at Easter. Sean Kirby Diesel Group Engineering Manager Volkswagen GMBH.
• Hard to value 30 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  So what was it doing with these in stock: A 96P Polo 1.4 Harlequin (the one with the body panels in different colours) with 6,600 miles on the clock (!) and, to judge from the plate, direct from Volkswagen UK and A 00X Ford Falcon 4.0 Ute (car dervied pickup, about the size of an Omega) from Australia with 26k that looked like it had been worked quite hard. Amyone care to guess at the prices?
• Any Economical Sporty Cars? (BUDGET 5K) 2 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Diesel 5. Under 80k mileage I've been looking at the Ford Focus TDCi MK 2.5, SEAT Leon FR and Volkswagen Golf mainly, any comments or recommendations? All help is appreciated, Thanks!
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  Bulkhead leaking - what's the cause? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any history of leaks from the bulkhead in the Volkswagen Up? Our car is less than a year old, but takes on water and the garage cannot find the...
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  Buying an aftermarket spare wheel? 16 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to buy a spacesaver spare wheel for a 61 registered VW Golf Bluemotion ? My local Volkswagen garage don't seem to know!
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  What is the standard tyre size for my Golf? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know what the standard tyre sizes are that where fitted to a Volkswagen Golf 1.6FSI 2006 (55 plate) - 225/40/18 on there?
• 18 y/o Insurance 7 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  The quotes online don't reflect the actual prices you get over the phone i.e. online it said it cost me £840 but £1038 when I rang them. I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Match 16v and will have 2 years no claims on 30th January, also my 19th birthday, when my policy expires. Can anyone recommend any Insurance Companies that give good quotes to young drivers?
• VW Transporter - engine running problem 2 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Volkswagen Transporter 2000 1982 The car is in first class order and the engine has only done 81,000 miles in 21 years. When starting it after some 5 months rest, the engine runs evenly when idling, but has no power whatsoever when driven.
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  Can a dealer sell an accident damaged car and not disclose it? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2010 Volkswagen Polo on behalf of my Mum from a local authorised dealer. Within a week of getting the car, my Mum noticed a clunk upon starting...
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  Can you provide more details of the emissions testing that the Wolfsburg Volkswagen engineers carried out? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm experiencing a lot less mpg, more noise, more DPF regeneration and less power since my car had the emissions update in August 2016. If you are in touch...
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  What PHEV estates can carry my mountain bike? 5 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a vehicle preferably an estate that I can occasionally put a Trek Rail mountain bike (without having to take the wheels off or otherwise...
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  Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this...
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  What is the timing belt and DSG oil change interval on my VW? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles...
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  I need to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something big enough for a six-footer that is ULEZ-compliant? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic...
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  What is the best used diesel hatchback for under £9,000? 13 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen...
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  Is a 25-year-old camper van an unwise investment? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter wants to buy a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle with 97,000 miles. It looks in good condition and has a current MOT. Please advise what we need to...
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  Our Volkswagen Passat caught fire because of electrical issues - can we reject it? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you a few weeks ago about a fuse box fire in our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, which we have owned for almost six months now. We got our car back...
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  Will my Volkswagen Golf Plus pass its MoT without having had the emissions fix done? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Given the recent complaints of cars breaking down or going into limp mode following the emissions fix, I'm considering not proceeding with my own recall...