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Does the new Golf SV have a retractable towbar? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
Your review of the new Volkswagen Golf SV says that your test vehicle was fitted with a retractable towbar. Do you know if this is available as a factory... -
Air con damaged by stone entering engine bay - is this a warranty issue? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a new Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT Bluemotion diesel. A few weeks ago the air conditioning stopped working. The local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed a damaged... -
Sporty hatchback for a 21 year old - what do you recommend? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm 21 and recently got myself a good steady job, with a decent income. Having driven my parents' Fiat Panda for the last three years, I'm looking to get... -
Would you recommend the Volvo V40 to replace my 2004 Volkswagen Golf? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of changing our 2004 Golf 1.9TDI. We would like something of a similar size although petrol as we do a lot of short and medium trips with... -
Second hand Golf TDI for £3000 – a good deal? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the chance to buy a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI (auto) with 90,000 miles for £3000. Is this a good deal? I drive 20,000 miles a year (mostly... -
Which car for trips to the Alps? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car which is comfortable for the frequent, long journeys to and around the Alps in all seasons. My wife will be my usual passenger... -
A solution to 'drumming' tyres on Golfs. 14 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had 'drumming' tyres with my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI about three or four years ago. It seems that the rear tyres wear in a 'scalloped' pattern and that... -
Pump failure? Steering on our Passat feels funny in right hand corners 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Passat was bought used from a main dealer with warranty last December. Since then it has developed intermittent loss of power assistance... -
Can I have my Mk6 Golf fitted with a sunroof? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your opinion on having an aftermarket sunroof fitted to, say, a used Mk6 Golf. Is it wise? And would this be something for my Volkswagen... -
Bought a car with the engine not as advertised 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Volkswagen Golf 170 GTD from a large car dealership for £16,000, borrowing £10,000 from dealership finance. Ten months later it broke... -
Golf GTI needs a new engine - who should pay? 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
1st November my Golf GTI, which I have owned from new, cut out without any warning and would not restart. It was recovered to the local Volkswagen... -
Taxi collector 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a taxi driver, currently running a 2004 Vectra 2.0l DTI (chain cam). What car purchased for £5,000 should be the best buy for taxi use. I am wary... -
Excessive oil consumption 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 58 plate Golf GT Sport 1.4 TSi and during the first 20,000 miles I did not need to add any engine oil between services. Since then the engine... -
Looking for a second car with low running costs and street cred - will the Ford Focus fit the bill? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am a 19-year-old lad who has had a 1.0-litre 3-door T-reg Volkswagen Polo for 18 months now, and I am looking to move on to something bigger and more... -
Why do you not recommend an early first oil change after buying a new car? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I note in your FAQs that you recommend the first oil change on a new car to be at the (long) manufacturer's interval and subsequent changes at a reduced... -
What cars do you own or have you owned? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Just wondering what cars you have owned in your lifetime? -
Which model of Vauxhall Tiguan is most fuel-efficient? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise which is the most fuel efficient 4-wheel drive model of the Tiguan range? I currently drive a Volkswagen Driver and I need a vehicle... -
Have you driven the Skoda Fabia 1.2DSG? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Skoda Fabia 1.2 DSG and consider it a great car. I'm very happy with the performance for a small car and, compared to the small... -
Attention seekers 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Over the years we have become used to seeing Volvos and their Daytime Driving Lights. This annoying and 'indicator light hiding' feature now seems to be... -
Which hatchback should I buy? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking...
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