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  Warning lights when the car isn't started? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've never owned a Volkswagen before so not sure how they work but I noticed yesterday when I put my key in the ignition in position 2, I was just listening...
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  Tall person buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall person (6ft 2) who wants to buy a new small car. I drive around 8000 miles per year on motorways and in towns/cities. Fuel economy, comfort,...
• VW Passat 2008 Estate 1.9 - DIY Oil Change + Used Car Warranty 22 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I am using all genuine VAG Parts - oil filter is genuine, as is the Longlife Quantum III 507.00 spec oil. Surely any inspection if it came to it would show that all parts were genuine Volkswagen. Thanks for any assistance. I have a long holiday journey in May to make and would feel happier knowing it had fresh oil in, and more importantly a new filter!  
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  Cam belt change - what other jobs should be done? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has a Golf 1.9 TDi which is four years old. The Volkswagen garage she uses has advised her to have the timing belt changed based on the age of...
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  Golf Estate or Hatchback? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Cannot make up our minds if to buy Volkswagen Golf Hatchabck and put on a roof rack and box for holidays and camping, or go straight for Golf Estate. Is...
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  Changing from SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI-what would you recommend? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to change my 6year old (50k) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI FR within the next year. I don't do big miles but would like something a bit more economical,...
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  Rav4 has a corroded fuel tank 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My MOT has come back with three advisorys - leaking shocks, treads down to 3, but the one that worries me is that they said the rear of my fuel tank is...
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  Looking for a comfortable saloon for long journeys 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a six year old Subaru Forester and a 13 year old Volkswagen Passat saloon. I intend to keep the Subaru and change the Passat. Can you recommend...
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  Need a car that can carry my golf clubs 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2005 Rover 45 hatchback, which is nearing time for replacement. It has served me well, particularly because it is able to accommodate an electric...
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  Heater issues with a 1999 Passat 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Volkswagen Passat TDI with climate control. When I have been starting this in the morning recently, the LED display flashes with lots of...
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  Which cheap, diesel car should my son, who lives in France, buy? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You've kindly (and very promptly) answered a couple of questions regarding my son in France buying a car on a limited budget of 5000 Euros. He's scrubbed...
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  Which British-built car should we buy? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace our Mercedes 300TE and Volkswagen Polo 1.4 with a fuel-efficient, low maintenance car which is spacious enough to carry two sets...
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  Use of car valuations? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Now there is ready access to numerous online car valuation websites (mainly aimed at buying cars), is there a rule-of-thumb to help check selling prices?...
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  Which petrol car to replace our Audi A3 Sportback? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a six-year-old Audi A3 TDI 1.9 Sportback but it's time for a change. A vehicle of similar size, 5-door, with a petrol engine and also the ability...
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  Does the new MoT fail faulty ESPs? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A reader mentioned that a new MoT test came into effect in January. Please tell me that this is not so. My daughter has a Volkswagen Passat that has nothing...
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  Most comfortable small family car 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a smallish car that is very comfortable. Don't mind about sportiness or handling at all. Would rather have something that is comfortable...
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  What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no...
• First Ever Diesel Hot Hatch... 17 May 2009 (Forum)
  Surely the latest common rail 2.0 140bhp or better still the 170bhp VAG diesels would have been superb in such a small package. Volkswagen Golf GT Tdi 130 PD (or the 150PD)? It would certainly leave the Mk IV 2.0 petrol GTi Golf for dust was probably quicker than the 1.8T petrol 150 bhp Golf too ir day to day conditions. Do we have to wait for the BMW 123d to really see some action around the 200bhp mark?
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  Have there been many cases of problems with the Volkswagen Golf since the emissions fix? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct?
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  What do you recommend as a very comfortable, roomy, economical, safe and reliable car? 18 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We’re thinking of changing our 2012 Honda Accord Diesel Tourer for something with as much or more room - we need the space for sailing gear - but with...