Suggested replacement for Passat

After nine delighted years with our Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Estate, we realise it's now bigger than we need, and with petrol prices going through the roof, we'd better downsize. Can you recommend something...

Should my new 2010 SEAT Ibiza be using so much oil?

On 12 November 2010 I purchased a SEAT Ibiza ST 1.2TSI DSG. The oil warning light came on after six weeks' use at 1,700 miles. I had been advised by the salesperson that the warranty would not cover engine...

Why do SEAT brochures state that a space-saver wheel is supplied when mine wasn't?

The brochure for my SEAT stated that a space-saver spare was supplied with the car, but it did not come with one. I pursued the matter vigorously with the dealer who relented and supplied me with a new...

Is £7995 a good price to pay for this 2004 Audi A3 TDI Sport?

I own a 52-reg Peugeot 307 Hdi Rapier with 120,000 miles on the clock. I am looking to upgrade and have seen a few cars. The one I am looking at is a 2004 54-reg Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport 6-speed with 63,000...

Would you recommend the Volvo XC90 or Audi Q7 to replace my BMW 530D?

I currently drive a 2004 BMW 530D that I bought almost two years ago for £11,500. A new arrival in the family necessitates increasing size of the car. I don't like MPVs and am considering the Volvo XC90...

What alternatives are there to the Audi A3 automatic?

Thank you for your reply to my email re purchase of an automatic Audi A3. You say there are other models that are better value for money, so could you name these as I wish to consider all options before...

I love my old Volkswagen Sharan - should I replace it with the new model or with a Ford Galaxy?

I wrote to you about five years ago when I had just got my latest 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 SE diesel company car. This was my third. Like a lot of companies at the moment we are making our vehicles last...

In which road tax categories are the Hyundai i30, Suzuki Swift, Renault Modus and Seat Ibiza?

I need a new economical hatchback, but with plenty of luggage space and top of the range spec. I am looking at the Hyundai i30, Suzuki Swift, Renault Modus or Seat Ibiza and would be grateful for your...

Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket?

I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group, low VED and good mpg. I do mostly rural driving, occasional...

Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun?

I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot well, about three times in all, and I have just...