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Do you think EV prices will come down, and the better ranges will be worth waiting for? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are thinking of buying an electric car. We have a 10-year-old diesel Ford S-Max with 70,000 miles on the clock. We got it as a family workhorse... -
What's the best automatic gearbox? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved... -
What can you recommend to replace my Toyota MR2? 7 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a much loved Toyota MR2 which has just been written off. As I am now in my mid-60s I feel a higher car with power steering is probably the way... -
What's the best van-based MPV? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought Citroen Berlingo Multispace XTR a year ago. I love the concept and the space. It suits my country life and the two dogs love it but the automatic... -
Is it possible to get an extra key made for the immobiliser on my Volkswagen Karmann Ghia? 12 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 1964 Karmann Ghia. fitted in 1996 with Talisman 3 immobiliser. The immobiliser works most efficiently, but I only have one key to deactivate... -
Just had the emissions fix on my Golf - is a faulty DPF sensor the start of many more problems? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI had its emissions fix in January 2017. Prior to this, I've owned it for five years with no issues. Last week, a flashing... -
Buying an SUV - would you recommend the new Tiguan? 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new, or nearly new, medium-sized SUV and am contemplating the new (2016) edition Volkswagen Tiguan. I have owned Volkswagens... -
Looking for a good MPV for the taxi trade 26 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am a looking to buy an MPV that would be used as a taxi. I would prefer an automatic. I would be using the extra seats quite often so ideally the extra... -
Adblue for diesel Fords? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
In the recent news regarding Volkswagen's scandal for Euro 6 emissions, I've come to realise that Adblue is normally required for the reduction of NOx... -
Just a quick question for you on the Volkswagen emissions scandal... 23 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
Just a quick question for you guys to chew on. This emissions scandal should also be subject to the other subsidiaries that they own including Skoda, Seat,... -
Does warranty work carry a 2 year guarantee? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand (2011) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol DSG last year. It was trouble free until a few months ago when it was recalled to change the gearbox... -
What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500... -
Discovered my Caddy has a damaged engine 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I bought a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy van. I soon realised that it had been sold with a damaged engine, but was unable to get the seller to... -
Ca n you offer any tips for looking after a new car? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol, which I plan to keep for five years. I have declined the paint treatment offered by the... -
What do you think about the new generation of diesel engines which use reduced compression ratio to improve fuel consumption? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
There is an article in a recent ‘Economist’ magazine on a new generation of diesel engines. These apparently achieve better fuel consumption by reducing... -
Can you recommend an MPV for my friend who travels regularly to southern France? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'd appreciate your advice about options a friend has when changing his car. He currently drives a 13-year-old Renault Grand Espace diesel with 150,000... -
Where can I go when the dealer says nothing more can be done? 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My nine month old Volkswagen CC has been to the dealer twice with a knocking noise from the rear, but the mechanics say nothing can be done and I will... -
Car for a family of three 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive 13k miles per year mostly urban with frequent motorway trips (majority less than 40 miles), I've read all about the issues with diesel particulate... -
Should I replace the water pump at the same time as the cam belt on my Tiguan? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Tiguan SE Auto 140PS 2.0 TDI which is shortly due for its four year/40,000 mile service. The service schedule stipulates a cam belt... -
Buying a long car..not too long. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used car. I want a somewhat long car. My budget is £5000. I would prefer a manual though automatic would be a last resort. Based...
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