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Is there a risk in buying a Japanese import? 28 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace our ageing Vauxhall Zafira and a local garage is selling Volkswagen models imported from Japan. Most have very low mileages but... -
Is it worth paying more for protected No Claims? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth paying a higher insurance premium on my Volkswagen Up to protect 15 years of No Claims Discount? -
I've been offered a finance deal that seems to good to be true - is it? 19 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've received a quote for the lease of a Volkswagen Tiguan SE Nav TDi of £79 per month, with an initial payment of £1527 over 36 months - including a maintenance... -
Why does our Volkswagen Passat over-rev and lose power when we change gear? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6d appears to over-rev when changing gear, but at the same time as the rev counter rises, the engine loses power. It has been... -
Do you know how much my 1991 Volkswagen Golf Driver is worth? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1991 Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2 1.8. It's done 73,000 miles and has had one previous owner. I've spent £2000. Do you have any idea of what it's... -
Can I request that the Volkswagen emissions fix is not carried out on my car? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus with the EA189 engine. I have had two letters regarding the recall to reset the engine controls. I had done 40000 miles... -
Is my Audi A3 EGR valve fault linked to the emissions scandal? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got an 2009 Audi A3 1.6 TDI that's been recalled for the Volkswagen emissions scandal. It went on a diagnostic machine, coming up with that problem... -
Volkswagen Polo won't start 13 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. It has a 1.4 petrol engine, automatic gearbox and has covered 90,000 miles. Recently it developed an intermittent start-up... -
Volkswagen Golf warning light - what does it mean? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
In recent weeks I have experienced a loss of boost at motorway speeds from my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi and have now had an engine management warning light... -
DSG problems with Volkswagen Passant 28 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6. A few weeks ago the car stalled and made strange noises when restarted. The gearbox refused to go into drive and the... -
Volkswagen claims it will buy back cars affected by emissions scandal? 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
It is reported that Volkswagen will buy back cars where the CO2 in "correct" testing is 10% or more different to the published values. Does it mean therefore... -
Cam chain failure on Golf GTI 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
The tensioner on the cam chain of my 2009 Volkwagen Golf GTI have failed after 50,000 miles. The car has a full service history (on 10,000 miles/one year... -
Should I buy a used Passat? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a 2009 Volkswagen Passat as a replacement for our Toyota RAV4 which has had its gearbox fail and is not financially worthwhile... -
Why has my Golf's catalytic converter light come on? 8 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
The catalytic converter light on my Dad's 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI illuminated on 05/06/14, it was checked with a diagnostic device and was apparently... -
Dashboard trim melting 19 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
A section of the dashboard trim on my Volkswagen Tiguan has melted/disfigured as a result of an air freshener making direct contact with it. When I informed... -
Air con failure on Volkswagen Golf - who should pay for repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The air conditioning on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf has failed. My local dealer has found the gas level to be low, but couldn't source the leak and will recharge... -
Is there a good engine match for the Volkswagen MkVI Golf in the MkVII range? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Mk VI Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI SE 110. It has over 70,000 miles on the clock and as I do a fairly high annual mileage I want to replace what... -
Vdub: to Lead or not to Lead? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi John, I've been to many classic car shows and stands across the UK and one topic with huge confussion I face is the story of adding lead to classic... -
Is there a known fault with the Volkswagen Passat's brakes? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've just experienced a similar situation to RW in a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC with under 30,000 miles. The pulsing vibration on braking was very bad indeed... -
What is causing a gearbox whine from our 2005 Volkswagen Golf? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2005 Volkswagen Golf with a gearbox whine. We have the car since 2008, but the whine developed in the last year or so. In your reply to "Whine...

