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  • Need a reliable and practical car for £5k 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion. The CAN unit has just been replaced and I am worried about future reliability issues. Work travel...
  • Which crossover has the most comfortable seats? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a Lexus RX 450h, but have been told by my chiropractor to change it for a car offering a better seating position as I am over six foot...
  • Do you have to fit new tyres in pairs? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Volkswagen Golf. It is just one year old and has 10,000 miles on the clock. However, yesterday I had to replace one of the rear tyres. Can I just...
  • SEAT Leon - Seat Leon MK3 2016 Handbrake FAilure 10 May 2016 (Forum)
      I have contacted seat UK had  it into the dealer and they couldnt replicate a fault surprise surprise, they have taken a statement and it is going to the volkswagen vehicle safety board tomorrow so they can review it and the video evidence.   I just wanted to ask where do you think i stand on this matter? should i requet a brand new car as i shouldnt expect repairs done to an 8 week old car due to a warranty based fault.
  • Buying a hatchback - Golf or A3? 5 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new car. Must be automatic and petrol. I quite like the Audi A3 sports back (150PS) and the Volkswagen Golf Match Editon DSG 125PS. Both...
  • Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda...
  • Are PCP deals what they claim? 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Almost three years ago my daughter took out a PCP deal on a Volkswagen Move Up with the confident expectation espoused by the dealer that there would be...
  • Seven seater advice? 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My mother-in-law needs a reliable 7 seater to cart the kids around in. She has just had to scrap her 1993 Pajero and is in the market for a replacement....
  • Limp mode problem 28 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle goes into limp mode sometimes. There doesn't seem to be any particular pattern. If I switch it off and switch back on again...
  • Can I get a classic for daily use? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to buy a pre-1986 classic car, it should be suitable for local trips and be useable 2 to 4 days per week, average 100 miles per week. Can...
  • Need a hatchback with an auto 'box 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I like it, but I'm not happy with the seven-speed DSG box, especially after coming from a six-speed...
  • Can you recommend a car with an upright seating position? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently had an operation and my physio has said I need a car with an upright seating position, automatic with flat seat pan so hips and knees are...
  • desperate thieves? 24 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    Appeal after braking system stolen from car in Harrogate Harrogate police are appealing for information after the entire braking system was stolen from a Volkswagen Golf which was parked in Back Unity Grove in the Skipton Road area. <*** style="width: 100px;" title="Incident" src="http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/media/image/r/9/DSC_4988.jpg" alt="Incident" /> The red Golf was parked behind houses at the Old Stables and between 6pm on Tuesday 18 November 2014 and 7am the following morning, thieves have stolen the wheels and the braking system, including the brake pipes.
  • Have I written off my car? 24 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I had a rather unfortunate incident today and I've ended up crashing my lovely little Volkswagen Lupo. The door is damaged, but opens and closes fine....
  • Buying a new car - Skoda, SEAT or Volkwagen? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a new car. I have narrowed down my choice to the Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. However,...
  • Struggling to remove a timing belt 5 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently changed the harmonic balancer in my Volkswagen Passat 1.8 litre non turbo and had to remove the timing belt from the camshaft pulley -...
  • Why is my Golf so slow? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Volkswagen Gold MkIV. The car performs ok on flat roads, but struggles to climb hills. It's almost impossible to do over 50mph uphill (which can...
  • Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you...
  • Should I buy a car that's not been serviced for 3 years? 20 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm about to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG estate with 19,000 miles on the clock. Its just had its first service at a dealer at three years...
  • Can you recommend a small car with a bright interior? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is looking for a new city car - she's seen the Toyota Aygo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Up, but is frustrated at not being able to find an interior...
 

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