Refine by channel:  Ask HJ (3064)    Forum (2316)    News (1288)    Good Garages (106)    Reviews (72)    Classics Reviews (34)    Article (23)    Van Reviews (23)    FAQs (6)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

  • Petrol or diesel? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm trying to help my dad by a new car car we are looking at Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. I've tried to talk him into getting a diesel but on 2...
  • Buying a cheap reliable commuter - help please. 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Mrs' Ford Ka with a diesel car for commuting longer journeys. The car needs to be reliable, comfortable, efficient and pratical...
  • Golf Mk6 DPF problems 23 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I wondered if you were getting any feedback on breakdowns caused by DPF problems for the Golf Mk6? Our two year old average mileage model broke down recently...
  • Gear stick pops up on my Golf 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2001 Volkswagen Gol and the gearstick keeps popping up. It's spring loaded, so you have to push down to get it into reverse but when you take...
  • Car computer failures on VAG cars 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Could you please tell me during which periods of manufacture Volkswagen Golf estates and Skoda Octavia estates were likely to have the Teves Mk60 ABS ESP...
  • Bentley Plotting Range Rover Beater 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    BENTLEY PLOTTING RANGE ROVER RIVAL Bentley Boss Wants To Build Luxurious SUV Predicts Car To Become Biggest Seller Head To Head With Range Rover Bentley is preparing an ultra-luxurious SUV to take on the next-generation Range Rover, its chairman Wolfgang Durheimer has revealed. The Volkswagen-owned company has been eyeing up an extra model, beyond its current line-up of Continental variants and the Mulsanne , as it tries to push its projected 2011 sales figure of around 7000 cars towards its all-time high of 10,000 units.
  • Which 4x4 for good fuel economy, reliability and space? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are considering purchasing a 4x4 for our growing family but are not sure of the best option. Our budget is £16,000 and we are considering the Land Rover...
  • Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I used to drive a SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI SE until a lorry went into the back of me recently. I'm now looking to replace my vehicle, and out of the vehicles...
  • Which 7-seat MPV could my son buy for his family? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My son has a 51-plate 1.8 Series 3 BMW with 60,000 miles. The engine is not in good nick, but it runs ok for day-to-day use. His new baby arrived and he...
  • Can I recommend Rowledge Garage of Farnham? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to recommend Rowledge Garage in Farnham, Surrey, which carries out servicing and MOTs. The Volkswagen-trained staff are all experienced and...
  • I'm retiring to France and would like a new car - should I buy it here in the UK or in France? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm hoping to retire to France in the near future. At this point, there should be sufficient cash to purchase a new vehicle. I am looking at a Volkswagen...
  • Car selling scam? 18 May 2007 (Forum)
    Hi all, I am selling my car on the net and have recieved an e-mail from a company who have seen my add and want me to use them to sell it. The e-mail reads: Advertise your Volkswagen for sale for only £7.50 at ****************** Your Advert will stay active until you have sold your car and the price includes a photo if required. You can also change the Selling Price online as often as you want.
  • USA Motoring Scene 17 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    This is the latest list of cars categorised by TVI(Total Value Index) 2004 TOTAL VALUE INDEX WINNERS BY CATEGORY Small Car - Hyundai Elantra Compact Car - Toyota Prius Mid-Size Car- Hyundai XG 350/Acura TSX Larger Car - Mercury Marauder Near-Luxury Car- Mercedes Benz C-Class Luxury Car - Lexus LS 430 Small Specialty <$25,000 - MINI Cooper Small Specialty >$25,000 - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Mid-Specialty Car - Honda Accord Coupe/Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible <$30,000 - Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Convertible >$30,000 - Cadillac XLR 784/Lexus SC430 Minivan - Kia Sedona Small SUV - Hyundai Santa Fe Medium SUV - Toyota 4Runner Large SUV - Toyota Sequoia Near Luxury SUV - Lexus RX 330 Luxury SUV - Lexus GX 470 Compact Pickup - Nissan Frontier Full-Size Pickup - Ford F-150 Heavy Duty Pickup - Dodge Ram 2500/3500 The tie up between Mercedes and Chrysler has led the way for affordable large cars.
  • Should my wife purchase her leased Volkswagen Golf, which needs new tyres? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    At the end of August, my wife will be leaving her current job and when she does so she will be handing back her company vehicle which has been leased by...
  • Should I return this used Volkswagen Golf to the garage I bought it from, following lots of problems? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2002 MkIV Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v from a garage in Clacton for £1990 in June. When I bought the car, there were a few things I requested the...
  • I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on...
  • Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor....
  • We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
    My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so...
  • I traded in my old car for scrappage discount on a new car - should this be honoured even if the scheme has ended? 16 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    We’ve ordered a new Volkswagen Tiguan and we're getting rid of the old car under the scrappage scheme. The Tiguan was ordered in January, but since then,...
  • Volkswagen Polo GTI 2015 DSG 1.8 TSI - Need to reject / swap car 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi, I'm a newbie to forums, but just wondered if anyone had any experience with issues like I currently have with my Polo GTI and the dealership. ...
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 10% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ10 to save on an ALA policy

See offer