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  Can you recommend a reliable estate? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace a Renault Laguna Estate. I've looked at the Mazda 6 Tourer, Volkswagen Passat and a few Volvos and Audi cars. I'd prefer an automatic...
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  Why is my Passat emitting so much smoke? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel (2007). However, the car has started discharging smoke whenever it is stood idle for a couple of minutes. It also happens...
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  Is wax and polish bad for my new car? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take delivery of a new Volkswagen Golf Estate. You say not to polish a new car, but what is the difference between waxing and polishing?...
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  Buying a used estate - what's best? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my old Volkswagen Passat diesel estate with something comfortable and reliable. I do less than average mileage and am happy with either...
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  Is my car overheating? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last night the temperature gauge on my nine year old Volkswagen Golf failed. The problem corrected itself after 10 miles, but I’m worried there might be...
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  SEAT Leon - info on the engines? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me if the 140PS 1.4 TSI engine is the SEAT version of the ACT Volkswagen engine, with a cam belt, or a standard engine but with higher...
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  Removal of DPF system 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I see that several companies are offering the removal of the diesel particulate filter system for the Volkswagen Passat, followed by a remap as a practical...
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  1.4 TSI - belt or chain? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was told this morning by the service department at the local Volkswagen dealer the new 1.4TSI has reverted to cambelt, the lad said it wasn't to be changed...
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  How best should I get rid of my last car? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At the age of 92 with 75 years' clean licence, I intend giving up driving. I do not know how to say farewell to my lovely, reliable 1998 Volkswagen Passat...
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  Passat poor in snow 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Volkswagen Passat estates for the last 15 years. They have all been good in the snow. My current model is a 2-litre TDi fitted with Contisport...
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  Starting problems with a Polo 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Polo Twist 1.2 3-cylinder. It has recently developed an intermittent starting problem. It doesn't matter whether the weather is...
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  Which estate car? 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please help my husband and I decide on a used estate. We keep going back and forth. We are looking for an estate car for around £9000. Hubbie is a...
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  Suggested replacement for Passat 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After nine delighted years with our Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Estate, we realise it's now bigger than we need, and with petrol prices going through the roof,...
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  Should PCP quotes show the true cost of buying a car? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister recently got a PCP quote for a Volkswagen Polo. However, the total payable amount shown excluded a £500 deposit and a fee of about £1500. The...
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  Is it time to dispose of my car? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 which has covered only 29,000 miles. I have owned it since 2014 and am the second owner. I recently had it serviced by a Mazda...
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  Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The...
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  We need a small car - what do you suggest? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip....
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  What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but...
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  How can we get a good deal on a new car? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2017 Volvo V90 D5 that has done 50,000 miles. It is bigger than we need.Given the price of second hand cars we wonder whether we should just...
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  Why is the Government so obsessed over electric cars, shouldn't its focus be on hydrogen vehicles? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why is the Government so obsessed with electric vehicles considering the energy involved in mining for lithium and the generation of electricity to power...