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  When should I change the cam belt on my Polo? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Volkswagen Polo. It only has 14,000 miles on the clock, when should I change the cam belt?
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  What are the alternatives to the Golf diesel? 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Gold 1.6 diesel with? I drive 15,000 miles a year and want a good looking automatic that is quick and fun. I have...
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  Buying an Eos - does the roof tend to leak? 11 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Volkswagen Eos but I have heard that there have been problems with leaking roofs. This is also now quite an old model, shortly...
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  Can you recommend a good nine seater? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a nine seater and am looking at the Volkswagen Transporter and the Mercedes-Benz Viano. Which is best?
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  What's the best new car for £12,000? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you...
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  Buying a medium sized hatchback - which is best for £6000? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small hatchback for my daughter in-law. She lives in London, but wants something with five doors. What would you recommend with a budget...
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  Replacing a coil spring with non OEM part? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf mkV GT with 80k miles has a broken coil spring. My garage (not a franchise dealer) advises to fit genuine Volkswagen parts but there are none in...
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  Changing a keyfob battery 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me how to change a battery on my key fob for a 2004 Volkswagen Passat please?
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  What is my car's engine number? 22 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I don't have owner's manual for my 2002 1.3-litre litre petrol Volkswagen Lupo. I need to identify the engine number of my car - where do I find it on...
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  Winter tyres advice please 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please give me some advice on the best winter tyres for my Volkswagen Golf Match TDI - tyre size at the moment 205/55/16.
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  Winter tyres on just two wheels? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy two spare steel wheels to fit to the front 2 wheels of my Volkswagen Bora in order to fit winter tyres. Can you advise whether this...
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  VW Service Indicator 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my Volkswagen Polo E serviced and I have been back at the garage twice because my service indicator comes on, indicating 600 miles countdown...
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  Are dual mass flywheels fitted to modern diesel automatics? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your comments about problems with dual mass flywheels used on modern diesel engines. Can you please clarify if these are also fitted...
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  A tip for anyone having problems with Pierburg 2E carburettors. 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For people having hassles with Pierburg 2E carburettors, I discovered a little secret that is causing the 2E to get a bums rap. www.edgebiz.net/pierburg2ecarb.htm...
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  What components should be changed at the same time as my 2005 Skoda Octavia's timing belt? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 Skoda Octavia with a 2.0-litre 140bhp Volkswagen PD diesel engine in it. It has done 70,000 miles and I want the timing belt changing at the...
• Impending Twin Cylinder engines for city cars 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  With Volkswagen and Fiat having petrol and diesel twins waiting in the wings, what advantages and disadvantages are likely over the `normal` 4 cylinders? I had a twin in a Fiat 126 (best not remembered) and a flat twin in a 2CV, but these new engines seem in a different league re power and economy.
• Personalised Number Plates 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I would like mens, and if so wished, womens comments on how masculine or feminine a number plate like the one above would be for an 18 year old lad driving around in an 03 mk4 Volkswagen Golf. Any help you could give me would be very much appreciated Cheers
• Fully Synthetic Oil for Diesels? 17 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I intend to run a fully synth in my XM 2.5 as a "life-prolonging" exercise (there have been hostoric issues with cam lobe wear on this engine, so I understand), to make life on the short runs a bit easier, and for the simple fact that Mrs G. is not always as sympathetic as she should be on short runs from cold. It's Quantum Syntha. Gold API SJ/CF ACEA A3 B3. With a Volkswagen label on it. However, the front of the can says "...approved for use...gasoline engines". No mention of diesels. I take it that this is OK for my XM? Are there any addtives, etc, in a semi-synth. that are missing in the fully synth. which make it unsuitable for diesels?
• vw with idle and decelerating problems 20 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  This is the best bit, I took the car back to the dealership and they have told me that these are "normal characteristics of the Volkswagen 1.6 SR engine". Has anybody got/had a similar vehicle and are these normal characteristics?
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  Is there such a thing as an economical hot hatch? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I like the idea of have a warm/hot hatch for my next car but after driving a car does 40mpg in most town driving I am worried about the mpg being too low...