Are Volkswagens really as problematic as you say?

I know you question your loyalty to Volkswagen, but they can't all be that bad. I know a lot of people put in complaints about them, but there are a heck of a lot them out there; same as SEAT (reliability-wise,...

It can't be that bad?

I am having to sell my fun and faultless 2000 Golf Cabriolet as I am setting up my own business and need a bigger vehicle. I have a small budget of £2500 and have been tempted by a second hand 2.5 V6...

Best diesel?

Thanks to your website, I have been able to narrow down my next choice of car to the Ford Focus and Seat Leon. You give the Focus 5 stars however and the Leon only 3 (although 5 for the quicker petrol...

Tyre stepping on Passat

A couple of months ago, at around 57,000 miles, I started to notice what I assumed was bearing noise from the rear of my 56-plate VW Passat Tdi 140. I took it into the local VW dealer who diagnosed stepped...

E-Class reliability

I am looking to purchase a three or four-year-old E-Class diesel automatic (Avantgarde preferred). From the many 'expert' reviews that are around, am I right in believing that there are fewer mechanical...

Why don't you compare the costs of repairs of older cars against depreciation and the value of a replacement car?

I don't quite agree with your suggestion that we should compare the cost of repairs to the value of the car. We should instead, compare the cost of repairs with depreciation and the costs/value of buying...

Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles?

It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible to find a reliable, economical basic car? I...

Are Toyota Prius II hybrids suitable for use as taxis?

I'm still reviewing my options regarding the purchase of a used Toyota Prius (approximately two years old) for private use and work as a 'Private Hire' taxi. Unfortunately I can't afford the current model,...

Suitable medium-size long-lasting car for retired person.

I currently have a Skoda Octavia 1.9 Tdi Elegance which will soon need four new tyres and timing belt change, so decision time looms. Should I keep it for years and run it until repairs become uneconomical...

Should I consider buying a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

I have been offered a 2003/53 Mercedes-Benz SL500, which is immaculate with an AMG body kit, panoramic roof etc and has only done 27,000 miles. I have known this car for the past six years. It is available...