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Should I mention my warranty to Volkswagen before they complete my Golf's ABS/ESP repair? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Returning on Saturday from shopping in our 55-reg Golf Plus (46,000 miles), I noticed the ESP light was on. Ironically, on returning home, I opened the... -
Which fun, comfortable car to replace my Honda Jazz? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF... -
What is the lifespan of a shock absorber? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the typical lifespan of a shock absorber (to the point of MoT failure)? Most people I know have only had to replace them at high mileages, but... -
Can I fit run flat tyres to my Volkswagen ID.3? 9 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can I fit run flats to my 2023 VW ID3 Pro? -
Can you recommend a car that will fit a wheelchair? 11 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Galaxy with a lowered floor that can accommodate my wife’s wheelchair but her new wheelchair will not fit in. Obviously, I will have to check... -
Do you think electric cars come down in price as manufacturing improves? 18 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life so we want to buy an electric car. Would it be best to order one now or wait a while? Do you think... -
Service got cancelled due to coronavirus. Will I invalidate my warranty if I take the car to a different garage? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf was due for its service on 8 April. This was cancelled as the garage is closed. They will contact me to rearrange. I'm concerned that... -
How much does the use of features like air con affect the range of an EV? 28 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
We are considering an EV and can install a charging point at home but public charging points are few and far between in our area. The manufacturers give... -
What's the best electric car to buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a budget of around £18000 and are looking for a used five-seater electric car, to purchase outright. The range is not so important as it will be... -
I hit a leased car and caused minor damage - can the lease company insist I use a Volkswagen approved garage? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bumped another car when reversing at less than 5mph. I don't wish to go through my insurance company as the damage is very minor and I don't want it... -
Why does our new Volkswagen Touareg R Line gearbox keep shuttling between the higher gears? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
We replaced our 2013 Volkswagen Touareg with a brand new 262PS R Line + auto six weeks ago. At 60 - 70mph the gearbox constantly shuttles between gears... -
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal - do I have a strong case? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 2011 VW Polo 1.6 TDI and have just received a letter informing me my emissions fix is ready. Should I carry out this fix? I have read... -
Do I have a case against a garage misdiagnosing a fault? 18 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2013 Volkswagen Passat into an independent Volkswagen garage because the washer jets had stopped working. I told them that the motor was not... -
How much does my Skoda Superb Elegance have in common with the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Earlier in the year I read a motoring story ‘On par with Golf’. What it boiled down to was that the World Car of the Year, the Mk VII Volkswagen Golf,... -
Buying a new van – should I go large or small? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m an electrician in need of a new van. I occasionally carry large items and work mostly in towns and cities. Can you recommend a good van? I can’t make... -
Should my mother replace her Mercedes-Benz C-Class with a Volkswagen Polo? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My retired mother is looking at selling her immaculate 1995 Mercedes-Benz C180C auto with 50,000 miles on the clock. She wants a smaller, more economical... -
Thanks to Ingrams Volkswagen of Ayr. 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Volkswagen 2.0i Passat, bought new from Ingrams dealers in Ayr, now with 84,000 miles, maintained since new by Ingrams of Ayr. The car has... -
New company car for family needs- what would you recommend ? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to change my current company car soon and need something more spacious for the family. I think a 3 Series is likely to be too small so have looked... -
How can I remove bird muck from my Volkswagen Golf? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4. On return home from a recent holiday in Cornwall I proceeded to remove bird muck from the metallic paint. I was appalled... -
Volkswagen Golf handbrake failure 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 manual from a Volkswagen dealer with a one year parts guarantee. Shortly afterwards the handbrake failed...
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