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Can you recommend a car to downsize from our Volkswagen Passat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a 10-year-old Volkswagen Passat B6 1.9TDi estate now coming up to 120,000 miles. Whilst this has been an excellent car I no longer... -
Should I keep my boring, reliable Volkswagen Lupo or buy something more fun? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Lupo 2002 1.7 SDI, which is now coming up to 100,000 miles. The diesel engine has been incredibly reliable and I've driven since 34,000... -
Buying an old Volkswagen Golf as a first car 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son, who is 22 with a clean licence, has decided it is time to buy his first car. Illustrative quotes suggest a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa or Toyota Aygo would... -
What is causing our Volkswagen Polo DSG to hiccup when pulling away? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2010 Volkswagen Polo with DSG has shown exactly the same bad characteristics as AD of Chorley has experienced. The problem, which took ages to... -
My Volkswagen Caravelle T5 vibrates when accelerating 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a T5 Caravelle second hand last year. All was fine until we did a long journey to Cape Town (we live in Namibia) and before heading back the car... -
Can I install an engine warmer on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Back in the 1970s it was possible to fit an engine warmer retrospectively by removing a frost plug and screwing in a coiled electric element, like a small... -
Dealer attempted to raise the price of our new Touran after signing contract - what should I do? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was today due to collect a 2010 Volkswagen Touran SE with 6000 miles on the clock from a Volkswagen dealership in Twickenham. The dealer sourced the... -
Is the 7-speed DSG gearbox in our 2009 Volkswagen Touran sufficiently reliable to reach 150,000 miles? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last week the 7-speed DSG box of our March 2009 Volkswagen Touran Diesel packed up, having done 53,000 miles. As you can see from the mileage we do mostly... -
I want to buy a Volkswagen Golf V but am worried about the ESP fault - how do I know if it's been fixed? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to take a look at a 56-reg MkV Volkswagen Golf TDI at a local independent dealer at the weekend. I've had quick browse on here and found a lot... -
is it worth replacing my problematic old Volkswagen Passat? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
How do I calculate whether it's worth keeping my existing car or replacing it? I have an eight-year-old Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9TDI 140PS (52 plate,... -
The air conditioning in my Volkswagen Touran is playing up - what's wrong with it? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been using the air conditioning on my 2006 Volkswagen Touran. When you switch it on it blows cold. Then, after a period of an hour or so, the blower... -
Why are my Volkswagen Golf's gears stiff? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was driving along when my Mk4 Volkswagen Golf stalled and I tried to put it back into gear. The gear stick was so stiff, it just wouldn't budge. I forced... -
What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to... -
Where can I find a new engine for my car? 15 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Volkswagen Golf diesel dropped a rod last week and cannot be repaired. Can you recommend an engine re-manufacturer/installer? -
Is Volkswagen liable to fix my Polo? 27 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 new in May 2015 from a Volkswagen supplier and have had it regularly serviced with them. Early this year, after heavy... -
The emissions fix caused an EGR fault with my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI - should I push for a FoC repair? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just had the EA189 emission fix on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, 52,000 mileage. Got the dreaded glow coil warning light within 2/3 days of service... -
Why is my fuel gauge showing as full all the time? 19 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have 2011 Volkswagen Polo. The fuel gauge is showing full all the time. What's wrong? -
Which estate is best? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Which is better as a used car for £15,000: a BMW 5 Series or a Volkswagen Passat for £15,000? Also, should I buy a petrol or diesel? -
Can't select gears on a Golf - what is wrong? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 1.6 CSL (manual), the problem is that it does not want to select gears number one, two or reverse. What's going on? -
I'm near retirement and am looking to buy a new car. Should I buy outright or go for something on a PCP? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm a year off retirement and am lucky to have a decent pension and lump sum. I want to get a new car this year, so should I buy cash now or still do a...
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