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VW Service Indicator 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my Volkswagen Polo E serviced and I have been back at the garage twice because my service indicator comes on, indicating 600 miles countdown... -
Are dual mass flywheels fitted to modern diesel automatics? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your comments about problems with dual mass flywheels used on modern diesel engines. Can you please clarify if these are also fitted... -
A tip for anyone having problems with Pierburg 2E carburettors. 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
For people having hassles with Pierburg 2E carburettors, I discovered a little secret that is causing the 2E to get a bums rap. www.edgebiz.net/pierburg2ecarb.htm... -
What components should be changed at the same time as my 2005 Skoda Octavia's timing belt? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Skoda Octavia with a 2.0-litre 140bhp Volkswagen PD diesel engine in it. It has done 70,000 miles and I want the timing belt changing at the... -
Is there such a thing as an economical hot hatch? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I like the idea of have a warm/hot hatch for my next car but after driving a car does 40mpg in most town driving I am worried about the mpg being too low... -
Why does the DPF light on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI keep coming on after the emissions fix? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion. The DPF light was coming on after the emissions fix was done so I went to the dealer but the same problem... -
Timing chain problem on SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - a known issue? 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your response to a recent question regarding a noisy timing chain in an Audi A1. My 2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI has suffered from a similar... -
Which SUV to replace our 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4-Motion, which has a towbar and has been a delight to drive. The whole of our grown-up family... -
Did supermarket fuel cause a blocked fuel filter in our Nissan X Trail? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest a recent article you posted regarding supermarket fuel and thought I would share my feedback. Following your advice, after purchasing... -
Why does the warranty provided with a Volkswagen Golf we bought only cover a maximum claim of £300? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently bought a low mileage used Volkswagen Golf automatic from Partingtons of Woking. We were very impressed with the pre-handover service received,... -
Why does our Volkswagen Polo diesel hold its revs when I lift my foot off the accelerator? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January this year we bought a new 3-door Polo SEL 1.6 TDI, downsizing from our long-lived, and immensely practical, Saab. In most respects the Polo... -
Is the known Volkswagen Teves/ESP fault down to the whole unit or just a sensor? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0FSI GT with 51,000 on the clock. The light in the ESP switch, and the dashboard steering wheel and ABS signs, have... -
Can I get a refund after a workshop set my Volkswagen Polo's tracking wrong? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
On Wednesday I went to a well-known workshop to get my 2007 Volkswagen Polo's tyres replaced. They said I only need to replace the front offside tyre.... -
Have cam belt change intervals changed for Skoda models? 29 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read that VW has issued a new directive to dealers about cam belt change intervals. I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI which has only... -
What small automatic is best? 17 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have just bought a Toyota Aygo X shift but my wife can't get used to it as there is a delay when she puts her foot down which makes her nervous on roundabouts.... -
Are car dealers who operate by appointment only legitimate? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've heard about car dealers who operate by appointment only and are usually home-based and claims it pre-dates the pandemic/lockdown push to work from... -
Is the Mercedes Sprinter a reliable van? 6 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter. It has FSH and seems to run and drive ok. t is £14,000+VAT and has 99,995 miles on the clock. Are these... -
What has happened to TMC traffic updates? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
What has happened to the TMC traffic events on VW cars. I have not been able to receive them since late March. Looking at various forums it appears that... -
Is swapping from petrol to diesel a good move? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am on the cusp of trading in a 2016 TSI VolkswagenTiguan (Mk2) for a 2018 TDI Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3). Putting the cash differential to one side (the... -
When should a cam belt be changed? 25 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
The official recommendation by Volkswagen for a cam belt change on the Polo 1.2 TSI is 60,000 miles or at five years, a cam belt inspection. Nowhere does...
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