We are looking for a reliable 5-door car with good build quality - should we buy petrol or diesel?

We have recently retired and are planning to spend around £20,000 on a new or nearly new car. Being conscious of escalating fuel costs we were planning to buy a diesel engine, but are now confused by the...

When should I think about changing my 2008 Audi Q5 for a Range Rover Evoque?

I own an Audi Q5 2008 bought as soon as the vehicle was released into the UK market. I managed to persuade the dealer to sell me their demo model at 1,200 miles. As it was the launch vehicle, it is full...

Second hand Audis

I want to buy a five-year-old manual Audi A6 2.0-litre diesel and wish to keep it for five years. I have heard that there are reliability problems with the engine. Is this true and if so would i better...

Which estate car would you recommend to replace our 2003 Volvo V70?

Our 53-plate V70 with 133,000 miles needs replacing with something similar, but I cannot decide what. I have read reviews on many sites, but especially yours and every car has major drawbacks. So far the...

I've created a graph showing the long-term fuel economy figures for my Audi A6.

You ran an email on the usefulness and accuracy of official fuel economy figures, and mentioned you were adding the ability to log real life fuel consumption figures on your website. Like some of your...

Why is my Audi A5 using one litre of oil every 1000 miles? Should Audi contribute to the cost of the oil?

My Audi A5 used four litres of oil for the first 4,000 miles driven. I have been advised to ask for a replacement car and to try to get the Audi dealer to take mine back. How would you advise that I progress...

Intruder gained access to locked car

My daughter left her locked A3 (59 plate) outside her home in W London for 3 days while abroad. On her return and on getting into the car she immediately noticed the glove box contents on the floor and...

Does my 2005 Audi Avant require a cam belt change at 115,000 miles or at 75,000 miles?

I have a 2005 Audi Avant A4 2.0T petrol, having on your advice changed from diesels as I now do much less mileage. I have owned it for two and a half years and the service handbook indicates a cam belt...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a second hand Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring. My budget is £8,000-£10,000, for which I expect to be able to buy an average mileage car from about 2005. It will be used for...

Bad vibrations

My Audi A3 Sport 1.9TDI has a vibration that appears to be coming through the whole car (not just the steering wheel) between the speeds of 55-65MPH. Wheel balancing has been checked to no avail, the...