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Is there a variable windscreen wiper rate relay available for my Honda CR-V? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Some years ago I had a Volkswagen Passat. I purchased a relay that replaced the wiper relay and gave a variable rate of sweep. This worked by switching... -
Engine Insulation 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
By reducing heat loss, plastic wraps could theoretically cut fuel consumption by 5% in the summer and up to 10% in the winter. The system has been tested at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences using a 1.4 litre Volkswagen Golf. A research team led by Professor Norbert Deuben enclosed the car's engine with 30mm thick polyurethane foam boards. The engine was run to its operating temperature of about 100C before being turned off. -
Polo chain cam failure 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The Polo V (2009-) uses a cam chain which is now seeing more and more failures, and Volkswagen refuses to accept this is a quality problem, despite growing... -
Dispute over a Polo 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen 3 door 1.4 Polo from a local dealer in Hampshire (using VW Solutions Finance) in September 2011. Upon handover we noticed... -
I bought a Volkswagen Beetle from a dealer who agreed to send the FSH and spare key later - he hasn't. What can I do? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I part exchanged my old car for a Volkswagen Beetle from a local dealership. Half way into the journey to view the car (and potentially... -
Mis Match 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match from a Volkswagen franchise on 24th November, 2010. I bought the car for £16,600. On 27 November 2010... -
Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ? -
Should a warranty use used or refurbished parts? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it ok for a warranty company to use second hand or refurbished parts? -
How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used? -
What is the speed limit in Wales in posted 40mph zones? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the new speed limit in posted 40 mph zones I can’t find any definitive answer on this ie 20mph where there are street lights but no mention of... -
Faulty rear door lock, will my car fail its MoT? 19 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
The rear door on my 18 year old Volkswagen Polo won’t open from the inside or the outside. Is that going to cause the car to fail the MoT? Other passenger... -
Polo, Mini or Jazz? 1 Mar 2021 (Forum)
location=65A%20Pepys%20Road,%20London,%20SE14%205SE"eref=42db6b02-706c-4ac9-980b-dd7f98dc7065 https://usedcars.honda.co.uk/en/used-cars/approved-cars/honda/jazz/13-i-vtec-se-5-door-vdcgbxu#special-offer https://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/en/used-cars/volkswagen/polo/12-tsi-sel-105ps-5dr-hmcjlg7 -
Which small cars offer 4-wheel-drive? 15 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My partner is looking for a 4-wheel-drive car, however, it needs to be a small car - something like the Suzuki Swift for size. Can you please advise? -
What all-season tyres do you recommend? 24 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan fitted with Pirelli summer tyres. I would like to fit some all-season tyres to give better grip in winter conditions. What... -
Estate car or hatch as an overnight camper 17 Sep 2020 (Forum)
Shortlist so far Octavia - but mainly diesel, concerned with reliability Focus mk3/mk2 but not many with 1.6 petrol, is 1.6 vcti still the Yamaha one? Or 1.8 Avensis estate petrol Kia ceed estate Hyundai i30 estate Volkswagen touran Maybe a large hatch would be big enough... I did see a Skoda Rapid Spaceback byf don’t think it would be big enough. I’m a diesel fan but modern ones put me off, currently have a 1.6cr in my seat but failed regens and oil overfilling/dpf and intermittent injector errors put me off the older PD I had was much better. -
Can my son's friend legally teach him to drive using his car? 18 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son is working from home during lockdown, so is his flatmate. They have a bit more time available without their commutes so his flatmate has offered... -
Is a flickering daytime running light an MoT failure? 10 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure? -
I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? 16 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? I'm looking at a Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Auris, Peugeot 308 or Renault Megane.... -
Are dash cams banned in certain European countries? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Do some European countries impose penalties on drivers who have sat navs in their cars if they have a speed camera warning facility, even if they are switched... -
Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over port injection engines? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over the port injection engines type? Particularly with Subaru's Impreza?
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