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Golf battery discharging when stood - why? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf GT that is less than two years old. On two separate occasions, several weeks apart, it has been completely dead on Monday morning after being... -
Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz... -
My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened... -
Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering... -
Excessive road noise and hard suspension on my Polo 1.4SE - will new tyres solve this problem? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago I bought a used Volkswagen Polo 1.4SE from a VE dealer. The safety checklist prior to sale showed the car to be fault-free and the car is... -
Which small, economical car for a first-time driver? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more,... -
Sold an ex-paramedics car 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Touran from an Arnold Clark superstore over a year ago. The car has had many problems during my ownership the most recent being... -
What is the Eco Drive engine like? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am wary of Skoda because of problems your readers have reported on Volkswagen Group engine management systems. I would appreciate your thoughts on Eco... -
How accurate do factories set tracking at the point of manufacture? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Over the last 25 years or so, we have had a long series of Volkswagen Auto Group cars (three Passats, three Mk IV Golfs, a Leon, four Octavias and a Fabia).... -
1993 Polo starting problems 18 Jan 2012 (Forum)
Hi all, I have been trying in desperation for a while to find out the source of the problem on my car, but so far, to no avail, so I was hoping you could help. Its a bit of a long story, but bear with me. The car in question is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo Genesis 1043cc (AAU) with Bosch single point injection. I can get in the car in the morning, no matter what the weather or temperature and it will start first time every time, and run smoothly and cleanly. -
Why are certain models of car getting bigger? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I see that the new F30 3 Series BMW will be available soon and that it is to be bigger. I wonder why car manufacturer's assume that people always want... -
Why won't our dealer release a Skoda Citigo for sale to us for three months? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has agreed to buy a Skoda Citigo Elegance ex-demo and has paid a deposit of £500. The car was advertised on an official Volkswagen / Skoda site... -
A new car for all conditions 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. However, I now regularly drive over a half-mile long dirt track which has a fair gradient in parts, but is not extremely... -
Which family car features three rows of seats and has enough boot space for a dog? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a family of five with three children aged seven, six and four. We are also about to add a medium-sized dog into our family. We currently drive a... -
Why is my SEAT Altea slowing down when the windscreen wipers are on? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently driving in rain at approximately 70mph in my 2005 Seat Altea Reference 5-door 1.6 petrol with the windscreen wipers on full speed. When... -
Would a SEAT Ibiza for £2000 make a reliable, cheap runaround? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable, cheap runaround that's able to take me the long distance to uni as a second car. I'm a 22-year-old student and hence looking... -
Appeal for help... 14 Aug 2004 (Forum)
At about 8pm the victim received a call on his mobile phone from one of the men and as he was speaking, saw his Mercedes being reversed out of the drive by the other man. The car made off and the victim saw a blue Volkswagen Golf being driven erratically by the second thief. The victim leapt into his wife\'s car, a black Saab estate, and chased his stolen Mercedes along College Road. As it drew up at traffic lights at the junction with Longdown Lane North he tried to box it in, but the thief drove straight at the Saab, pushing it out of the way and causing major damage to both vehicles. -
What Ford EcoBoost engines have wetbelt problems? 8 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have seen claims on about serious concerns with the Ford Ecoboost engine. The car I am speaking about is a 2017 manual. Is Honest John aware of technical... -
Should I have been told that a used car I bought was previously written off? 23 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 63 plate Skoda Yeti last year as a second car for the dogs. I’m planning to part-ex it but the dealer who is buying notified me that at some... -
What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days....
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