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Are three cylinder engines reliable? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are three-cylinder engines reliable? -
Is my DSG gearbox going to become problematic? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf SV with a DSG six-speed gearbox. I have seen your reports that there have been many problems with these boxes. My car is coming... -
What crossover do you recommend? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've narrowed my car choice down to two crossovers: the SEAT Ateca 1.4 (150) SE and The Volkswagen Tiguan with the same engine. I do approximately 6000... -
What automatic SUV/MPV would you recommend for short trips? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 DSG, which I love, but the seating is a bit too low on long journeys. I'm looking to part exchange for an automatic SUV/MPV,... -
What does white residue around the oil filler cap mean? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf 2002 has white residue around the oil filler cap, is this always a sign that the head gasket has failed? -
Tiguan clutch failure after emissions 'fix' - are the two related? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
The clutch has failed in my 2.0 litre diesel Volkswagen Tiguan. This actually happened while on my way home from repairing the emissions defeat device.... -
Need a used city car - which model is best? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a small car (ideally secondhand), preferably Volkswagen as I've had a Polo for 10 years. I'd therefore like to consider a UP! or its SEAT... -
Buying petrol automatic hatchback - Golf or Mazda 3? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy 1-2 year old petrol automatic hatchback with decent power and fuel economy for commuting 17 miles each way. Half is stop and go traffic... -
What's the most reliable seven seater? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £10k to replace an old Zafira. Should I go for the newest Zafira I can get for this or a slightly older Volkswagen Touran or Toyota Verso. The... -
What's the battery life of a plug-in hybrid? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a plug-in hybrid. I quite like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Volkswagen Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. What do you know about battery... -
Need to replace Polo with something quicker 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 20 year old daughter a 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (five-door) in 2015. Whilst it is economical and good to drive, it is slow on motorways,... -
New car has broken down after 10 miles - Can we reject? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter purchased a used Volkswagen Polo from a dealer today. However, on the drive home, the engine warning light came on and the engine started to... -
Buying a used SUV - petrol or diesel? 27 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf GTI Estate, which I really enjoy driving. I am thinking of a used Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 but seem only... -
Has the head gasket failed on my Golf? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
The performance of my 1998 Volkswagen Golf hasn't been great of late. I've found white gunk under the oil cap and when driving at 70mph for five mins on... -
Are plug-in hyrbids reliable? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Golf GTE. The car will be used mostly locally, but include the occasional long journey. The car is fitted with... -
Should I swap winter tyres every 5000 miles? 17 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I note that in the latest report on the Nokian winter tyres, it is recommended to swap tyres front to rear every 5000 miles for four-wheel drive cars.... -
Is it still worth buying a diesel? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Given the recent news that diesels are not as clean as we'd been led to believe, do you foresee any future issues with buying a new diesel, specifically... -
Should I buy a 2011 Golf automatic? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I love my Volkswagen Golf TDI, which I've had for 11 years. But I now want a car with an automatic gearbox. I have tried a 2011 Golf TDI auto and think... -
How can I fixed a blocked DPF? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am having a recurring problem with a DPF n my car. My 2012 Volkswagen California is about to go to the garage to unblock the filter for the third time.... -
Can you recommend a sporty estate? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants a new (sporty) estate with expected 10,000 annual mileage. The budget won't stretch to a BMW 5 Series, so am thinking of something more in...
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