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How can I trace my father's old car? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I’m trying to find the last car my dad had before he died. The reg was G473 WMO and it was a Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2. I've tried all search sites including... -
Replacing 2008 VW Golf 1.6 FSI Match 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI. We have narrowed our shortlist down to the Kia Ceed, Mazda CX-3 and the latest Volkswagen Golf.... -
When does a Volkswagen Beetle need a cam belt replaced? 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm wanting to buy a beetle and have found a 2004 2.0-litre petrol beetle 78k miles. 1 lady owner and full service history for £2295. Is this a good price?... -
Volkswagen DSG problems 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Are there any issues with the DSG gearbox on these cars - 2014 and 2015 models only? I recall often reading about VW DSG issues on the HJ pages but not... -
Is the Volkswagen Fox prone to timing belt snapping? 29 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
My timing belt snapped while being fixed by friend of a friend. He phoned saying it wouldn't start, could he have started it while in gear, or done something,... -
What's the best deal for a new Touareg? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m buying a pre-registered Volkswagen Touareg 3.0TDi V6 R Line for £42,445, which includes current Volkswagen discount of £3000. Is this a good deal?... -
Does my Volkswagen have a DPF? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently moved from France to Guernsey and from reading your Daily Telegraph column am concerned about potential DPF problems due to low usage.... -
Leasing a hatchback – what would you recommend? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 5 door hatchback to lease which is reliable and a good runner for long distances. I have it down to the following four, Honda Civic... -
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Camchain wear 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
You might want to add to your car by car that my 2009 Golf 1.4TSI 122bhp has just had to have its cam chain replaced at 44,000 miles. Might be worth... -
What small car? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Mercedes E Class estate, and love it! I drive 500 miles a week. However, I now need a smaller second car, but do not know what I should... -
Golf Mk5 - due a cambelt change? 3 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a mk5 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, which before and during my ownership I have maintained and serviced on a yearly basis. It is currently on 120,000... -
Honda Accord v Volkswagen Passat 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my 2009 diesel automatic Accord. It has been very reliable, and comes with all the goodies but it is only averaging 35mpg. Would... -
Are the cable clutches used on the Suzuki Splash prone to problems? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS and have found out it has a cable clutch. Is there any history of problems with this on this car... -
Which small cars are fairly quiet in terms of running noise and feature a high level of specification? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a small car/supermini that is not too noisy (in comparison to similar small cars) which has a high specification. Ideally with some of the... -
I'm looking for a large car/van that can take six people, as well as large pieces of furniture - what do you advise? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a large, economical car/van that I can have up to six children in, as well as bikes, dogs etc. I also need to use it for transporting my... -
Buying new SUV - Kodiaq, Edge or Tiguan? 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm after an everyday SUV that will be able to tow a trailer and a large jet ski. The car must be large - capable of carrying four adults - and feature... -
Faulty DSG gearbox - shouldn't the trader pay for the repairs? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago I bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 diesel DSG from a trader. Three months after purchase it starting giving me trouble and losing power.... -
Why was my new Volkswagen Golf VII not supplied to the specification I ordered? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new shape Volkswagen Golf VII on 11 January 2013 from the local dealer, based on info in the brochure of 19 October 2012. The production date... -
What do you think of Volkswagen's DSG gearbox and water-cooled turbocharger? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a Volkswagen Golf 1.4SE with the DSG gearbox. My reason is that, after test-driving most of the other manufacturers in this range,... -
My car has been in for repairs for 16 weeks - should I keep it? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Passat Estate from a big car supermarket last year for £18,000. It was 10 months old, had done 5000 miles and was in immaculate condition....

