Which are the best convertible cars?

Which car is better to own and drive - a 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible diesel auto or an Audi A3 2.1-litre TDI Cabriolet?

My 2011 Audi A3 is using a lot of oil - do I have any rights with the supplying dealer?

I bought a 2011 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI six months ago at 45,000 miles. I've used four litres of oil to cover 6000 miles since my purchase. This is just within the handbook tolerance but I'm concerned that oil...

The emissions fix caused the EGR on my Audi A3 to fail - what are my rights?

200 miles after the update, my 2010 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 has broken down and needs a new EGR valve. These are on back order and, after two weeks, I have no idea when I will get my car back. I am concerned...

Buying a used Audi A3 - can I trade in my Fiat 500?

I have a three year old Fiat 500 on a PCP agreement. The balloon payment due in Sept is £5000. I'd like to replace it with a used Audi A3 cabrio. Would a garage take the Fiat as part exchange and give...

Franchised dealer vs specialist garage

My 2010 Audi A3 cabriolet had an engine management light come up. I took it to a reputable local Audi specialist who traced the code to the cooling fan. They checked the fan, which was fine, and reset...

Which luxury cabrio?

I have an Audi A3 Cab 2.0L auto - efficient but dull. I dream of an SL level of car while just under 70 years old, but for the best engines we are looking at 2012+ and that costs mega-bucks with surprising...

Which convertible?

I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like heated front seats. It will be used mainly for short...

My hood is becoming unstitched

I purchased my 2009 Audi A3 cabriolet used from Audi West London three years ago. Has done 25k miles and hood is furled almost every trip. Wear marks about to break threads of fabric and thus anticipate...

Audi A3 Factory Oil Fill. What's your advice?

Had the car one week. Was handed 1l of Castrol SLX Pro Longlife (now replaced by Edge 5w-30) on collection! After approx 180 miles on second day, I checked the oil and found the level half way between...

Buying reliable convertible - what would you recommend?

I bought an Audi TTS roadster 2 years ago to replace my wife's MR2 and as a 'fun' car for me. Unfortunately my wife has not taken to the Audi. I think its time to consider an alternative. I reckon its...