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Does anyone else have problems with the handbrake operation on the Volkswagen Touran DSG? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
May I check, through your columns, with other Volkswagen Touran DSG owners about what I believe spoils an otherwise very nice car? My aggravation derives... -
I'd like to recommend the RAC's breakdown recovery after our Volkswagen Golf broke down in France. 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
You recently wrote favourably regarding RAC Foreign Travel. For over 40 years my normal cars have been an XK120 and XK150. Most breakdown firms do not... -
Starting problems on a new Beetle 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Intermittent starting problems with Volkswagen Bettle (04) - relay replaced and ECY checked. Any ideas what it might be? Nothing on diagnostic. -
Petrol or diesel Golf 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a Volkswagen Golf mk4 1.4 2001 for over three years now. I am planning to buy a VW Golf mk 1.9tdi. Is the TDI cheaper on fuel? -
When should I change the transmission fluid on a DSG gearbox? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed... -
What large, petrol models would you suggest for a young family with children? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
A relative of mine is interested in buying a 2012 Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 2.0 TDI DSG with 69,000 miles for under £5000. What other large, petrol,... -
Does my Golf need a modification to its cambelt? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mk5 Golf has had one cambelt replacement done at the main agent in 2011. I have now done over 100000 miles and have booked in at an independent garage... -
My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty... -
How will Volkswagen split compensation between past and previous owners? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
The suggestion is that any VWG compensation will be paid per car to all the previous owners as well as the current owner of an affected vehicle. How will... -
Are high mileage diesels worth the risk? 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat petrol, with 97k miles on the clock. It's getting old and tired and we're getting fed up of it being in the garage... -
Volkswagen 2.0 TDI fuel consumption increase - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and recently I realised that the fuel consumption has increased considerably. I used to do 49 mpg easily... -
Buying a new Volkswagen Passat 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new Passat Estate especially given the new loyalty discount of £1000. However, I am confused. Presumably a new Passat Estate... -
Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a timebomb? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
A friend is looking to buy a circa 2009 Golf VI 1.4 TSI 122hp with 85,000 miles on the clock, full dealer history and apparently no cam chain issues. So... -
Volkswagen Passat CC V6 coolant pump failure 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 V6 and the V55 additional coolant pump is not running (aux pump) which should run when the engine is switched off... -
Should I have my Volkswagen Passat's timing belt changed? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Estate that has done 105,000 miles, that I've owned for three years and am planning on keeping for the foreseeable... -
Engine management problem with Golf at 36,000 miles 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi from an authorised dealership in 2012. The car had just 19,000 miles on the clock and was serviced regularly... -
What is causing clutch vibration in my MkVI Golf? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My experience since purchasing a new Mark VI Golf on my retirement last October has not been good. I wrote to Volkswagen about a vibrating clutch pedal... -
Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy... -
Flywheel and clutch failure on Volkswagen Golf - is this a common problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Bluemotion and have noticed an unusual noise coming from under the bonnet. After some investigation by my local... -
Non-starting Volkswagen - can you help? 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son's 53-plate Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre petrol will not start. He tells me he has been having trouble for the past three weeks. The engine was turning...
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