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I want a semi-automatic car to replace my Honda Civic - should I consider a DSG auto? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Honda Civic ES 1.8 i-Shift semi-automatic with which I'm very happy. It's nearly time to consider something else, but Honda no longer... -
How do I know which biodiesels are suitable for my 2004 Skoda Octavia? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have found the Volkswagen biodiesel statement online dated 3 March 2010. In that it states the Octavia 1 (1u) is approved on B100 RME biodiesel up to... -
What do you think of the new diesel EDC automatic gearbox in the Renault Megane and Scenic? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I enjoy your reviews excellent. Renault have brought out a new 1.5 diesel EDC auto gearbox going into the Scenic and Megane. I would be interested in your... -
What's the service schedule on a 2005 Volkswagen Golf diesel? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf 1.9 diesel DSG on an '05 plate. It has done 82,000 miles. We do between 15-18,000 miles a year. We get it serviced every year and it has... -
Can I run my car on E10 fuel? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran imported from Japan. It has a 1.4 petrol engine. Do I need to run it on premium petrol or is supermarket E10 okay? -
Has my car been subject to a recall? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Have there been any recalls backs for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate for water leaking in to the boot door card? It's causing problems with the sensor... -
Which Touareg? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Does the 204PS Volkswagen Touareg tow as well as the 240PS version? From your 'real' mpg stats the 204PS appears to have better mpg. I need to know... -
Which Golf is best? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is there likely to be much difference in reliability between an early Volkswagen Golf 2009/2010 1.2 TSI engine and the later 2011/2012 version? -
Bulkhead leaking - what's the cause? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is there any history of leaks from the bulkhead in the Volkswagen Up? Our car is less than a year old, but takes on water and the garage cannot find the... -
Buying an aftermarket spare wheel? 16 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to buy a spacesaver spare wheel for a 61 registered VW Golf Bluemotion ? My local Volkswagen garage don't seem to know! -
What is the standard tyre size for my Golf? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to know what the standard tyre sizes are that where fitted to a Volkswagen Golf 1.6FSI 2006 (55 plate) - 225/40/18 on there? -
Can a dealer sell an accident damaged car and not disclose it? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2010 Volkswagen Polo on behalf of my Mum from a local authorised dealer. Within a week of getting the car, my Mum noticed a clunk upon starting... -
Can you provide more details of the emissions testing that the Wolfsburg Volkswagen engineers carried out? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm experiencing a lot less mpg, more noise, more DPF regeneration and less power since my car had the emissions update in August 2016. If you are in touch... -
What PHEV estates can carry my mountain bike? 5 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a vehicle preferably an estate that I can occasionally put a Trek Rail mountain bike (without having to take the wheels off or otherwise... -
Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this... -
What is the timing belt and DSG oil change interval on my VW? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles... -
I need to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something big enough for a six-footer that is ULEZ-compliant? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic... -
What is the best used diesel hatchback for under £9,000? 13 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen... -
Is a 25-year-old camper van an unwise investment? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter wants to buy a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle with 97,000 miles. It looks in good condition and has a current MOT. Please advise what we need to... -
Our Volkswagen Passat caught fire because of electrical issues - can we reject it? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you a few weeks ago about a fuse box fire in our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, which we have owned for almost six months now. We got our car back...

