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Which fuel should I use in my 1968 Volkswagen Beetle? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just spent nearly £7000 having a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 restored, in addition to paying nearly £2000 four years ago for a new Vega engine.... -
I've achieved nearly 45mpg in my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox. 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Once again the subject of EC fuel consumption figures features in your pages. The official figures for my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox Urban are: Combined cycle... -
Does my Volkswagen Passat DSG have a dual mass flywheel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel with DSG gearbox. I believe that you have suggested that there is less likelihood of damage to a DMF with an automatic... -
My 2007 Volkswagen Golf diesel is at 50,000 miles - should I sell it before it gets expensive? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 170 diesel with 50,000 miles on the clock, owned from new. The ESP warning lamp has just come on, it is nearly due for a cambelt... -
Can you recommend a reliable, safe 3-door car to replace our daughter's Volkswagen Polo? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter lives in the south of England and does a fair bit of motorway driving. She currently has a Volkswagen Polo that is eight years old and is starting... -
How should I store my wheels and tyres whilst I have winter tyres and steel wheels fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having steel wheels and winter tyres fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta. The winter tyres are Bridgestone 205/55 x 16 (same size as existing tyres). How... -
I need a family estate car - should I go for the Volkswagen Passat TDI or the Vauxhall Vectra? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my ageing Astra with a used family estate car (I need something a big bigger than the Astra due to a growing family!). My budget... -
Can anything be done to make the 59-plate Volkswagen Golf GTD seats more comfortable? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the fortunate position of being offered a Volkswagen Golf GTD (59 plate) as an upgrade company car to the MINI Cooper S that I currently drive,... -
How much is my friend's N-reg Volkswagen Polo worth? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend of the family who is on the closer side of 50. Last year he decided to start taking driving lessons, but due to various reasons he could... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have... -
Has the garage caused my Volkswagen Bora to pull to the left by fitting new anti-roll bar bushes? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TD 2000 on an X plate. After driving it for a few days I noticed it pulled to the left. I phoned the garage... -
Should I spend £1000 on repairs to my 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf or replace it? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf which has done over 176,000 miles and whose MOT is coming up in August. At the time of its last MOT my local mechanic... -
Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's... -
Where can I find out about known problems with particular vehicles? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having read your report I bought a used (55 plate) Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 diesel, and so far so good. But in your articles you often refer to a particular... -
Does my 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI have an electrical fault? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an R-reg 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI. For a while now it has been cutting out a few times a week whilst stationary or going at speed, whether the car... -
What van do you suggest for towing a trailer? 17 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for van L2H2 medium wheelbase van up to 6 metres long that's capable of towing a 3500kg trailer. What do you suggest? -
What's the best seven seat workhorse? 8 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
What’s the best seven seater for £20k? We have test driven the Dacia jogger and it doesn’t feel like the workhorse we need with three kids and lots of... -
What is the best car for a 75 mile a day drive? 29 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
For an average mileage of 75 mile a day what is the best reliable electric or small hybrid car available? -
What is a good small car for a very tall newly qualified driver? 4 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them! -
Can I drive my Tiguan in two-wheel-drive for better fuel economy? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can a VW Tiguan 4 Motion be switched to driving in 2WD mode? If yes, will the fuel economy improve?
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