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  Replacing a RAV4 - what should I buy? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Toyota RAV4 multidrive S. It's from 2010 and a great car (which you recommended) ideal for the electric wheelchair etc. But I...
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  Buying a first time car - what would you recommend? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 21 y/o paramedic in SE London. Looking to buy a car for traffic driving (12 miles daily) and occasional motorway use. Three years no claims as a...
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  Would you recommend a Tiguan? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used 4x4 for towing, with plenty of passenger space and a large boot. Should I get a Volkswagen Tiguan? If so, should I get a petrol...
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  Tiguan automatic - should I change the gearbox oil? 23 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan diesel automatic, but I am getting different conflicting information on the gearbox. Is it a DSG? Should the oil and filter...
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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...