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Will my Volkswagen Golf Plus pass its MoT without having had the emissions fix done? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Given the recent complaints of cars breaking down or going into limp mode following the emissions fix, I'm considering not proceeding with my own recall... -
Insuring my second car is proving expensive - do you have any advice? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm comprehensively insured as the sole owner and driver of a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. I'm 77 years of age and have maximum protected no-claims. I fancy some... -
Buying a used hatchback - what's best for a new driver? 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 25 and I have recently (six months ago) passed my test. I am looking to purchase a used car and my budget is £2000-£4000. The car I learned to drive... -
Should I buy the Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat or Skoda Superb? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have now decided to select one of these cars, which are all 1.6 diesel automatics: Audi A3 sedan, Volkswagen Passat or Skoda Superb. According to my... -
Can my daughter fit all-weather tyres to her 2008 Volkswagen Golf? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf Sportline estate, fitted with alloy wheels and low profile tyres, which seem absolutely useless in wintry conditions. I am... -
Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a... -
Should I sell or keep my 2004 Volkswagen Touareg? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDi for the last three years and it has done 88,000 miles. I had the prop shaft replaced one year ago, and it... -
What is causing this fault with our Volkswagen Golf Twincharger? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport Twincharger 140 with 54,000 miles and full VW service history. Whilst travelling at 20mph for 4-5 miles on minor... -
Should I buy an Audi TT or a Volkswagen Eos? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been considering swapping my 2003 Ford Focus Mark I, 2.0 Zetec, owned from new, for a convertible. I would prefer to retain front wheel drive, 2.0-litre... -
Which TSI engine will be the most efficient? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want a Golf hatch, and can't pick between the 85PS 1.2, the 105PS 1.2 and the 122PS 1.4. If I drove each car equally gently; could I expect to approach... -
Could an electrical fault be causing power loss in my son's Volkswagen Polo? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son’s Volkswagen Polo gave us some trouble on the return journey form holiday last week. After running for about 80 miles the engine suddenly lost all... -
How should I notify the DVLA that our Volkswagen Polo has been stolen? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year I was given a 1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 to use as a second car and for my partner’s son who has just turned 17 to get extra learning time... -
Thank you for recommending the Volkswagen Polo 105PS 1.2 TSI. 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
On 8 August 2010 I wrote to you as I was thinking of changing my car and was wondering whether Volkswagen had any plans to sell the Polo diesel fitted... -
I love my old Volkswagen Sharan - should I replace it with the new model or with a Ford Galaxy? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you about five years ago when I had just got my latest 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 SE diesel company car. This was my third. Like a lot of companies... -
Is a Volkswagen T6 a good used buy? 29 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I’ve managed to got some funding from Bristol to council to trade in my old car for something that is Clean Air Zone compliant. The funding lasts until... -
What car do you suggest for a pensioner? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest car for pensioner for £11,000. Used mainly around town but with round trips or 100 miles or so and 500 mile trip twice a year. Main driver... -
What's the best used small van to buy? 17 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
We’ve just had to scrap our Citroen Berlingo (64 plate with 135k miles on the clock) and want a similar sized used van. Looking to spend around £7-8k ideally.... -
What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors... -
The DVLA vehicle check service is bringing up incorrect details for several cars from the same dealer, why is this? 10 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is there a reason as to why a car advertised by a local trader as a Fiat500 comes up as a Volkswagen on the DVLA site? There is also a Nissan advertised... -
Can you recommend a small narrow car? 3 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a new car soon. I'd buy a new Nissan Micra if they were still made, or a Skoda Fabia if there wasn't a 22 week wait. Please identify for...

