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How heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am over 70 years old - how heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence? -
My Skoda Fabia 2.0 consumes a litre of oil every 1000 miles - is this normal? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Skoda Fabia 2.0 TFSI consumes about a litre of oil every 1000 miles. The garage has told me this is normal for this engine. Is it normal? -
I'm using a scrappage scheme to buy a new car - can I get a refund of my unexpired road tax? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm using Volkswagen's scrappage scheme to buy a new Golf. Can I claim a refund of the unexpired Road Tax on my old diesel car? One salesman told me that... -
What good SUV hybrids would you recommend? 4 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X1 and am looking for an SUV hybrid with good performance and ride. Which cars would you suggest I consider? -
The garage doesn't know if my van needs a new cam belt - what should I do? 2 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Caravelle T5 needs a 100,000 mile service. There's some confusion about the frequency of a cam belt change and the dealers are all saying... -
Should I idle the engine of my petrol car after a long run just like you advise for turbo diesel owners? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
You have wisely advised owners of diesel turbo cars to idle the engines after a fast run before switching the engine off. Is the same advise also applicable... -
What automatic Motability car would you recommend? 20 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
A family member has been awarded enhanced motability and would like some advice. They have chosen 4 automatic cars based on what they like (Ford Focus,... -
What's the best sports coupe for £30k? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of trading in my Volkswagen Scirocco soon and am considering what to get next. The shortlist is another Scirocco, Toyota GT86, BMW 2 Series... -
Need an automatic car that's easy to drive 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding... -
Discovered rust on my Passat - what are my legal rights? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2009 Volkswagen Passat estate from a local dealer a couple of weeks ago. However I subsequently noticed small blisters of rust on the B pillars... -
Buying a used car: Passat or Mondeo? 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I would like to ask your opinion about the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo. I want to buy a used car with a manual gearbox and petrol engine. I've seen... -
What's classified as wear and tear? 11 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI has just cost £1798 to get the clutch rebuilt and the flywheel replaced after the slave cylinder exploded and contaminated... -
Recommissioning a Mk1 Golf Cabrio 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mk1 Volkswagen Golf convertible which was last started 16 years ago! It has been kept in a garage since then. Apart from buying a new battery and... -
VW Golf GTD 2011 - Real MPG's 6 Mar 2016 (Forum)
The reason I am asking is all modern cars I have owned are approximately 5-8 mpg over what the actual reading is! Volkswagen included. I would be interested to see if people actually base the odometer miles on tank size/amount of fuel required at fill up as oppose to what the average fuel computer says. I have owned my current VW Golf GTD for 2 years 5 months now. -
Golf auto hill start difficulty 5 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf auto and have trouble starting the car on hills. We never had this problem with our old 2006 Golf auto, is there a fault? -
What's the best small auto? 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My mother would like to buy a replacement for her aged, but much loved, convertible Volkswagen Golf. She would like an automatic with a petrol engine and... -
Is it possible to change the gearbox oil on a DSG? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Last week I asked my local Volkswagen dealer about changing the gearbox oil and filter on my 2011 Golf. However, I was told that it has a 'sealed for life... -
Passat warning light - dpf fault? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just had a fault light come on the dash of my Passat CC and a message saying diesel-particle. Would you have any idea what this means , as the light... -
VW - breakdown cover only 1 year 16 Jul 2015 (Forum)
I have never been able to understand why Audis, Skodas and SEATs have 3 years of free breakdown cover from new, but Volkswagens only one, despite otherwise identical 3-year warranties. I eventually got round to sending VW an E-mail to ask the question. Someone rang me last week and gave what he thought was an explanation. -
Buying a used car for £7k - Fiesta, Golf or Ibiza? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have £6750 to £7500 spend on a used small car. I live in a rural hilly area and rarely venture onto a motorway. My mileage is about 10,000 a year. Which...
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