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  I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to...
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  I paid extra for DAB radio in my campervan - is it fair that four months later it still isn't fitted? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Volkswagen California Beach on 15 September 2017 and paid extra for a DAB radio (£350 plus VAT). I live in Bath but bought it...
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  Why does my diesel Volkswagen Golf engine cut out and restart when I slow down? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a brand new diesel Volkswagen Golf in January. There was a series of minor problems at first; tyres at the wrong pressure, pulling left, a burning...
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  What could be causing a fuel gauge fault in my Volkswagen Polo? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your comments regarding the "niggles" I'm having with my 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Match. On one occasion in July I turned on my...
• Transporter, Vivaro, Transit - Small Motor Vans: What you need to know! 14 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I have chosen the following vans because I have extensive personal experience of them. 1.  Volkswagen Transporter from 2010 2.  Vauxhall Vivaro (Renault Trafic, & Nissan Primera are the same van) 3.  Ford Transit from 2006 To get the tedious stuff out of the way first, all of these vans are suitable for putting quite large heavy things in, driving to a different location and then taking them out again.
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  Is my Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel likely to suffer DPF problems, and what could I replace it with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  11 months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel, which I am delighted with. However I am so worried about your comments about the risk of...
• VW Golf MK8 - ADAS recalibration required after wheel alignment? 10 May 2024 (Forum)
  This is because the system’s sensors must accurately calibrate to the new wheel alignment. There is no mention about this in my Golf's owner's manual. Does anyone know if Volkswagen advise that ADAS recalibration should be performed after a wheel alignment? I would be interested to hear if anyone has experienced the same issue that I have had including on other makes of cars and I would be grateful for any advice.
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  Is there a minimum size for LED indicators? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a minimum dimension standard for LED lights on new cars? Twice now I have not spotted a turn signal in daylight because the turn light was so...
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  Is it illegal to remove the AdBlu system? 13 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it illegal to disable the AdBlu system and can the disablement be checked say with a MoT?
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  How do you turn daytime running lights off completely? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How do you turn the daytime running lights on or off in my 2014 Volkswgen CC?
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  What are the implications of buying a Cat D van? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a Volkswagen Caddy van which has been categorised as a Cat D but looks in good condition. What are the insurance implications for...
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  Which insurer offers the cheapest insurance for new drivers? 16 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I get the cheapest insurance? I'm struggling to get a Volkswagen Golf insured for less than £200 per month.
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  What's the best option for coping with winter - 4WD or winter tyres? 1 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best for coping with winter conditions - all year tyres, winter tyres or 4-wheel drive? In what order do you rate these?
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  What alloy wheel cleaning products do you recommend? 25 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a Volkswagen Golf GTE, but the wheels seem to have a mark embedded into the metal itself. Are there any cleaning agents you recommend?
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  My central locking isn't working - is this a fuse problem? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Volkswagen Transporter T6. Had a few problems with a fuse blowing and now the central locking is not working. Could this be a fuse problem?
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  Can I get a decent seven-seater without buying a diesel? 27 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy something with a few more seats but worry about all the negative coverage of diesels. What do you recommend?
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  In terms of road tax, are pick-up trucks classed as cars? 30 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a Volkswagen Amarok V6 (204) Highline. In terms of road tax, is this classed as a car after April 1?
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  Replacing a RAV4 - what should I buy? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Toyota RAV4 multidrive S. It's from 2010 and a great car (which you recommended) ideal for the electric wheelchair etc. But I...
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  Buying a first time car - what would you recommend? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 21 y/o paramedic in SE London. Looking to buy a car for traffic driving (12 miles daily) and occasional motorway use. Three years no claims as a...
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  Would you recommend a Tiguan? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used 4x4 for towing, with plenty of passenger space and a large boot. Should I get a Volkswagen Tiguan? If so, should I get a petrol...