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Should my VW DSG gearbox be failing after 60,000 miles? 16 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
My car sometimes goes into "emergency mode" which clears after the car is switched off for 30 mins. I have been advised that I need a new multitronic (?)... -
What do you suggest as a narrow car for a tight driveway? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic.... -
Should I buy a Ford Galaxy to replace my Ford Mondeo estate? 11 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my Ford Mondeo estate for a more recent Ford Galaxy auto. Not more than four years old and, say, not more than 30,000 miles... -
Should I get a Toyota Yaris or a Volkswagen Polo? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which of these two cars you think would be best for me: Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Yaris. I'm a 70 year old who needs a car that is safe, reliable and comfortable.... -
My airbag didn't go off in a serious accident - are Volkswagen liable for the injuries I suffered? 12 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf was hit from the rear by an SUV at over 50mph. My front and rear passenger airbags went off, mine didn't. I had facial injuries, was... -
What's the best van for light haulage? 4 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at starting a small van company for delivery of smaller items sold through sites like eBay, as well as clean waste. What would be the best... -
Will I get more into the boot of a fully laden Volkswagen Golf Estate than I would my current Ford Mondeo Estate? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2013 Ford Mondeo Estate which we've used as a family car for camping holidays. Squeezing as much as possible into the boot is essential,... -
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi purchase 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
We are trying to buy a secondhand Volkswagen Transporter Kombi 2011. We had it checked out by VW and they said it needs a new cam belt, a new water pump,... -
Volkswagen Polo windscreen washer not covered by warranty 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Polo, which is still under warranty with the manufacturer. However, the windscreen washer doesn’t work (reservoir is full) and the dealer... -
Are ‘sporty’ vans worth the extra money? 30 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m a builder looking for a new van. However, I want something that’s going to really stand out from the crowd. I’ve noticed a number of manufacturers... -
Buying a small car - but what? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to change her Volkswagen Fox for something a little less staid. She likes the Mini Cooper (I think would suit her), the Volkswagen Polo (sticking... -
Who can repair an ABS fault on my Volkswagen Touran cheaply? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Volkswagen Touran and it has done about 75,000 miles. Last Monday when I started my car in the morning the ESP sign came up on the dash and... -
We want to replace our 2009 Ford Focus with something more powerful - what do you suggest? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 automatic. We find this car very underpowered and have been looking to change to a Volkswagen Golf. The sales... -
Have you heard of mice damaging rubber fittings in the engine bays of Volkswagen Golfs? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
A month ago we purchased a new Volkswagen Golf Match TDI. We were instructed in how everything worked but, a week ago, realised that we had not been shown... -
The wheel hubs of my new Volkswagen Scirocco are rusting - how do I stand on this issue? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
In May this year I purchased a new Volkswagen Scirocco costing £23,000. My present mileage is 2,000 and my problem is traces of rust appearing on the ‘drums’... -
Does our 2006 Volkswagen Golf need a new cam belt? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having a service and MOT next week. The car has done 33,000 miles and has been excellent with no problems. It's economic and great to get in and out... -
Which would you select from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Volvo C30 2.0d and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI GT? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a used car for £10,000-£11.500. My criteria is that the fuel economy is fairly good, it is comfortable (due to longish journeys... -
Volkswagen won't cover my second EGR failure - what are my rights? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. The EGR has just failed for the sixth time and my local dealer has just quoted me over £1600 for the repair. The... -
Volkswagen Service 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had her Volkswagen Polo serviced in August and reported to the service manager that her 6 month old car had juddering steering under braking.... -
Should I accept the offer of half the cost of the cam belt change in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16v at the end of February 2013. The salesman failed to mention that when it turned four years old we would need...

