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  Is the DPF in a Volkswagen Golf covered under warranty? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is the DPF in a VW Golf covered under warranty? Car now in limp mode after the DPF did not regenerate. After doing what was recommended in manual,...
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  Volkswagen Passat - Diesel starting issues 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Passat 2.5-litre V6 TDI has 110k on clock. Following engine failure, four new camshafts, followers, etc, were fitted. At the same time, six new Bosch...
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  Can heat treatment repair damaged paintwork? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year-old blue metallic Volkswagen Golf Plus, which has developed whitish patches on the bodywork. My Volkswagen dealer tells me that these...
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  Which small car offers better fuel economy than the 1.6-litre Golf? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother recently had her reliable old Ford Fiesta written off after a car hit her. She has replaced it with an S-reg 1.6 Volkswagen Golf, but is only...
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  DPF in Golf Mk5 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at replacing my ageing Mk4 Golf GT TDi. After considering many options of new, I have decided the sensible financial option for now maybe...
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  Hot Starting Problem on a Volkswagen Golf 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  No problems for the 1st 105,000 kms. For 5,000km have had a hot starting problem; replaced fuel filter and ECT sensor; diagnostics indicate no problem....
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  Petrol or Diesel Golf? 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen...
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  Buying one of the Up! trio, but which? 16 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a SEAT Arosa 1.0, R reg (1998) and for what I want it's been very reliable (although the mpg is about 40). I intend to change it soon and have been...
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  Buying a family car to suit parents and learner drivers 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a family car that would suit parents in thier 50s and teenagers learning to drive that has good fuel economy, low insurance and good...
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  Volkswagen Polo automatic 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new VW Polo, either diesel or petrol with an automatic transmission. I would also consider a used car, 1 or 2 years old with...
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  Buying a used Passat Estate TDI 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two previous Passats and a year ago I changed to a Mazda 6 diesel. Sadly, I have not been impressed with this car and am considering changing...
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  Filter tip? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A company is advertising in Volkswagen Driver magazine a diesel particulate filter removal service. It seems to me that if the claims made are genuine,...
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  Oil leak on Volkswagen Golf. 6 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my mk4 Golf 1.8t AGU. I have found a lot of oil in the intercooler and have been told that the turbocharger is on its way out?? The...
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  Do Skoda Octavias suffer with gearbox problems? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a car to use as a taxi. I've noticed a lot of drivers use the Skoda Octavia. I was prepared to buy a 2004 diesel model when a mate...
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  Which tyres will improve my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI's handling? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf 1.4 TSI (09) is an excellent car, with only one flaw - the steering. Your website review identifies its lack of enthusiasm in turning corners and...
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  Best wheel/tyre combination for Golf Estate? 11 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best wheel/tyre combination for the new Volkswagen Golf Estate (regardless of model)?
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  Replacing screenwasher bottle 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  How do I replace a leaking screenwasher bottle on a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 2004 model?
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  Clutch Problem with Golf Estate 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch on my Volkswagen Golf Estate keeps sticking to the floor. The master cylinder has been replaced, but the problem persist. Any ideas?
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  Can you recommend a reliable, premium used car? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 2009 Audi Q5 3-litre, a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI or a 2013 BMW 330d xDrive, which is more reliable and a better overall car to drive?...
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  SEAT warranty - can I take my car to a Volkswagen dealer to be serviced? 17 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Arona due its first service soon and there is no SEAT dealer near me but there is a decent Volkswagen one. If I get it serviced there will...