Why hasn't Volkswagen fixed the fault with the 2007 Passat's electric parking brake?

My 2007 Passat electric parking brake also failed last month and my local Volkswagen specialist - Autotechnics in Gillingham, Dorset - fitted the new brake servo motor, calliper and new rear brake set...

Which new car should I buy that has a proper handbrake?

I am looking at replacing my 2009 Renault Scenic III 1.4 TCE Expression. I very much like its engine so I would be looking for a motor with a comparable performance but with a much better MPG. I also swore...

Why is the Passat more expensive than the equivalent Octavia?

I've about £12k to spend on either an Octavia or Passat estate. Why is the Volkswagen more expensive. Is it just the badge?

Is the electric parking brake fault on my Passat common?

I own a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The electric parking brake started to play up almost immediately after the three year warranty expired. It works intermittently. It regularly fails to engage and when it...

Is there a known fault with the Volkswagen Passat's brakes?

I've just experienced a similar situation to RW in a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC with under 30,000 miles. The pulsing vibration on braking was very bad indeed and had gradually worsened over time. The inner...

Can you still buy cars with handbrakes?

Will you kindly let me know whether it is still possible to purchase quality new cars with handbrakes?

Why does my new Audi A6 have a start button and a push button handbrake?

I recently purchased a new Audi A6 Avant to replace an A4 convertible now that we have a new addition to the family. I am a big fan of the Audi range and I am broadly pleased with the car: the 2.0 TDi...

Electronic hand brakes - and the point is?

What is the point of electronic handbrakes? You report that water ingress is a common problem. If it's so common why don't they fix it? I have just been quoted £550 by Volkswagen to replace just one side....

Why is my Renault's electric parking brake malfunctioning?

I have a 2009 Renault Scenic with an electronic parking brake. Recently the parking brake has started to intermittently malfunction. For no reason, the switch occasionally refuses to apply the parking...

Why have electric parking brakes replaced handbrakes when they are useless for slowing down in an emergency?

IB of New Milton referred to electric handbrakes. They may be more efficient as a ‘parking brake’ but, at a stroke, car manufacturers are disposing of a vital handbrake function: its use as an ‘emergency...