Why won't my Volkswagen Golf achieve its quoted fuel economy figures?

My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion estate, two months old, has done 2,500 miles. This car should do 54/67/78 to the gallon. It does 40mpg round town and maybe 50mpg on a run (A-roads at 60mph). Volkswagen...

You may like to read my letter regarding the proposed EU ban on elderly drivers.

I have sent the following letter to the English local press here and in Spanish about the proposed EU ban from driving of elderly drivers. You may find it useful. “Spain has had compulsory medicals for...

Did you know that you have to buy a vignette before driving on Austrian motorways?

I was visiting a pal in Bregenz, Austria, last week. He lives to the east of the town, and close to a motorway access, which would give me an easy route to the German Motorway system for my journey back...

What do I need to take with me when motoring in France and Italy?

What things are necessary to take with you when motoring in France and Italy ?

When did vans such as the Ford Transit and Toyota Hiace start using DPFs?

If I am looking for a diesel Transit or Toyota Hiace, which year should I look for to find the latest model without a DPF? Does the Hyundai i800 have a DPF, and out of the three vehicles mentioned which...

I'm moving to Sweden - can I buy a car in the UK and drive it there?

I have just passed my driving test (I'm 37, an ex-biker) and will be emigrating to Sweden in October for over a year. I would like to know if there are any considerations regarding owning a car abroad?...

Where can I get a tow hitch for my 1997 Volvo 940 estate in France?

I live in France and I'm in the process of gathering quotes to have a tow hitch fitted to my 1997 Volvo 940 estate, which is a late 2.3 T version. So far, one French garage has told me that pre-1997 and...

Why is the new Volvo 1.6D Drive engine not Euro 5 compliant?

I note that Volvo have announced their 2011 range and have made their 2.0 and 2.4 diesel engines Euro 5 compliant, ie D3 (2.0), D4 (163bhp) and D5 (205bhp), but have left their 1.6D Drive as Euro 4 compliant....

Where's my Volvo V50's headlamp deflector switch?

I am told that there is a switch on the Volvo V50 which deflects the headlights for European driving. Where is it?

I just fitted a tow bar with its electronics to my Citroen C4 and now have an electrical fault - help!

I have just fitted a tow bar and electrics to a 2005 Citroen C4 Coupe. All trailer lights and buzzer work but when I press brake pedal the rear wash wipe operates. Any ideas what I've done?