Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series?

I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement. The new Golf has a DSG gearbox. Is this the...

We love our electric car but the lack of charging infrastructure is depressing. Are other people finding this, too?

We enjoy driving our BMW i3 very much; we feel good about doing our bit for the planet and find home charging both convenient and economical. However, as we start to go further afield, we find increasing...

How much does an oil and filter change cost?

What's the standard price for an oil and filter change on a 2009 BMW 318i?

What is the best crossover or SUV with an automatic gearbox?

What's the best automatic SUV?

Should I buy a hybrid or plug-in hybrid car?

I always bought new cars every 3 years and, in 2015, with 2 grandchildren, bought a BMW 218d Gran Tourer. Great car; no complaints and no issues. Don't believe in electric cars so due to the shunning of...

We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start?

We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles this year, mostly short trips and are quite obviously...

I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy?

I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving and some city/country driving, averaging 15,000 miles...

I'm looking for a medium-sized hatchback. What's the best model to buy?

I've got up to £25k to spend. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (either the Style or the R). It's a Golf-size car I want, with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox. Is the Golf a better option than...

When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed?

My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?

I'm buying a high mileage BMW, do you have any advice?

I'm about to buy a high mileage but very well maintained 2008 BMW 520d. It looks really nice and clean. The car is in pristine condition but there is no way to get into the engine and understand what is...