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  I'm thinking about a SEAT Leon SE for comfort and a quality interior - should I consider anything else? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L and a Volvo S40 1.8 L, and love the drive, comfort, and solid interior in addition to their reliability. I now need...
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  Can my girlfriend retain possession of a courtesy car until an insurance cheque clears? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend has a been provided with a courtesy car whilst awaiting her money back on a new vehicle - the dealer in question is one of the national Volkswagen...
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  Have I been sold an unregistered Ford Mondeo for a pre-registered price? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I signed up for a 10-plate Ford Mondeo Titanium X hatchback at £17,995 - bargain! I also part-exchanged the wife's Volkswagen Golf 1.6 for £6000....
• Reliability Index - false information? 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Here is one example 1) Jaguar X-type Reliability Index 67.04 Average Age 3.426111111 Average Mileage 36129.32667 Time off the Road 5.31799413 Average Repair Cost £521.09 2) Volkswagen Passat Reliability Index 85.65 Average Age 4.088857323 Average Mileage 59494.9375 Time off the Road 2.075458258 Average Repair Cost £249.75 How can the X-type have a better reliability index figure then the Passat?
• VW Starting Problems 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my Uncle and Auntie who run an F reg Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 petrol camper van. The camper runs fairly well in general although there are a few little niggles that I?m hoping that you can help me out with. Damp: If it has been standing overnight and it has been raining and they go to start it, it is extremely reluctant to fire up ?
• Golf Mk 5 Buying Decision 10 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Running in took a while though, exclusive use of Shell Diesel and 18 mile part motorway commute to work probably helped. Anway, I have experienced nothing to put me off buying another Volkswagen. During the recent 30,000 mile service I had a Golf 5 courtesy car. This was a cunning sales ploy, as depite it being a basic 1.4S the talents of the car shone through. Yes they have cut corners with the interior (scratchy hard plastics) and the styling takes a while to get used to (lots more room inside), but the chassis was a huge leap forward.
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  What's the best medium sized van to buy to pull a trailer? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy two 3.5t vans. They will be running very heavy using the entire payload most of the time. Usually long journeys with a mixture of country...
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  What's the best petrol or hybrid family car? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law is spending more time back in the UK and is in need of a car. The car will be used mainly in a London suburb but it will need to head...
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  The cheapest insurance premiums as paid by Honest John readers. 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We had a massive response to the challenge to beat TR of Saffron Waldon’s £97pa insurance premium for his 1994 Volvo 440 GLT. The winner is MP of Horley,...
• Volkswagen Passat - Consumer Advice Req - 2 Breakdowns in 10 weeks 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Morning all I'm seeking some advice, from both a consumer perspecive, and a mechanical one. Last October my 55 plate VW Passat was written off in an...
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  Anti-luck braking 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The week before Christmas I was struck with the ESP light stuck on, on my 06 Skoda Octavia 1.9 4x4 estate, with 30,500 miles. Took it to the dealers that...
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  Discrusted of Formby writes 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In June Liverpool Volkswagen (Derby Road, Liverpool) carried out what it described as a '2nd variable service' on my 4-year-old VW Golf. I was charged...
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  If I put my number plate on retention do I have to remove it from my car immediately? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a car and want to put my private number plate on retention prior to part exchanging my current car. The dealership has advised...
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  Plugging in? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does a plug in hybrid simply plug into a 3 pin plug point in the garage? Does it need another lead for plugging into a public charging point?
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  Where can I get performance car insurance? 27 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 6-7 year old performance car from Jaguar or Maserati which comes with a very high insurance group. Even with 30+ years NCB I suspect...
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  What stop/start battery do you recommend? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose?
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  The battery in my key keeps draining, what could the problem be? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still...
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  Is the Skoda Yeti the right car for me? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Skoda Yeti. I have a budget of up to £10,000. We drive a max of 5000 miles a year and are not off-roaders in any sense! Would...
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  What's the best small hybrid car for performance? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a mild-hybrid car with low fuel costs. I want a small hatchback and I like the Toyota Yaris Cross, but am put off by its slow 0-62mph...
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  Will a broken coil spring cause my car to fail the MoT? 5 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car to my local dealer for service and MoT. I asked them to investigate a clanking noise at the rear of the vehicle at the same time. The car...