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A good diesel for £3000 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 on an 02 plate, with 86k. Now I want to change it and would like a good diesel car that's good to drive. Budget £3000. -
Is buying an older hybrid a bad choice? 7 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Partly because I love the model and partly because I think they (presently) fly under the ULEZ radar, I was contemplating buying a petrol or hybrid Volkswagen... -
Should I replace my diesel car with a hybrid or electric vehicle and, if so, which one? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a Skoda Yeti diesel, which I have used for towing a caravan for the past six years. Due to our advancing years, we have decided to give up caravanning... -
What's the best van to use for courier work? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me what van would serve me better as a courier and what would be the best way to finance it? -
Why does the frequency and price of fixing faulty VWG vehicles seem at odds with their popularity? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I enjoy reading your column on a Saturday morning. I have noticed over the years that VWG products seem to feature quite significantly, both in frequency... -
Is it normal for my Volkswagen Golf to depreciate by £6500 a year? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
In September 2011, I purchased a Volkswagen Golf SE Cabriolet Blue Motion Tech 1.6 TDI with a high specification including leather seats, front and rear... -
My car has been erroneously recorded as a 'Cat B' write-off. Can this be reversed? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
You kindly advised me about changing my Volkswagen Passat a little while ago. I went in to Nottingham Volkswagen to look at a newer Passat they had, and... -
Why is Volkswagen's DSG so problematic? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I see so much about DSG issues that I have to add my two-penny worth. My family have owned three Volskwagens with DSGs: two Golfs and a Polo. They all... -
Volkswagen Golf DSG dropping out of gear when creeping on an incline 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf Match 1.6 Tdi 7 speed DSG Bluemotion, bought new 16 months ago. I have what I believe is a serious problem. The problem is when moving... -
Why is my Volkswagen Polo's engine cutting out whilst I'm driving it? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.6 CR/DPF 90PS 5-speed manual in November 2010. It now has 1,500 miles on the clock. It stalled at a junction soon... -
Should the supplying dealer replace the European-spec headlamps in my Volkswagen Polo free of charge? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4-year-old Volkswagen Polo, which I bought new from a main dealer in Ruislip, Middlesex. It passed its first MOT, but the second time I took it... -
What reliable small car for £3000 do you suggest? 9 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm a single person who does low mileages around 5000 miles a year. I'm after a reliable and low maintenance car for up to £3000. What should I buy? -
What is the best value used seven seat MPV? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
What is the best value used seven seat MPV? -
Do Japanese imports have corrosion protection? 26 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do imported cars from Japan such as 2015-2018 Volvo V40 and Volkswagen Golf have less corrosion protection that the equivalent UK models? Apparently salt... -
Should I buy an imported VW Golf? 18 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is buying a Japanese imported VW from a UK dealer advisable? -
What's a suitable replacement for a Ford B-MAX? 1 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter needs to replace her 2016 Ford B-MAX for something with more luggage space. She likes the sliding doors and wants an automatic and can add... -
Are there any modern cars with a large hatch to fit wheelchairs? 19 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Are there any modern cars equivalent to the Peugeot Bipper, Citroen Nemo or Fiat Qubo with a large hatch back where you can fit a bike or wheelchair into... -
Nissan Micra discontinued - is it still a good buy? 25 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a Nissan Micra in February 2022 (with the aim of downsizing from a Juke) not knowing the Micra has been discontinued. Now the car has arrived,... -
Can you recommend a used car for daily commute? 24 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a small car for a young man starting his first job? He has daily commute between Glasgow and Edinburgh. He will cover approx 18,000 miles... -
Which cars use a steering column gearshift? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have an injury to my hand and find my Mercedes-Benz great to drive, as it has the gear changer on the steering column. I want to update my car but have...

