Are budget tyres safe for a long European holiday?

I had budget tyres fitted on a call out to the front of my Passat GTE estate following a double puncture incident that wrecked the existing tyres. Are they safe for a drive to Spain and back this summer?

Should I extend my warranty or buy a new car?

I have a 2021 Mk.8 VW Golf eTSI with 40000 mls My VW 'All-in' warranty is about to expire. Considering depreciation and the cost of a new car, what would you recommend, get another 'All in' warranty or...

What small family car for under £18k do you suggest?

I am looking for a small family hatchback or compact SUV under £18k. I currently drive a 2016 plate VW Golf but would like something newer (around 3 years old or less so it includes warranty). Ideally...

Why do my headlight bulbs fail so often?

I have a 12 year old Touareg and owned it for 9. For the first 7 years I never had to change a headlight bulb but I have had to change them both twice in the last 7 years. I have been meticulous in not...

Can I reject may car because of the automatic emergency braking system?

In December 2025 I bought a new VW Tiguan Match from a franchised dealer. Apart from a minor repair to vanity mirror lights in the sun visor (done by the dealership) ownership has been pretty uneventful....

What should I buy that has a higher driving position than my VW golf?

My wife has driven a VW Golf since she was in her 20’s and is now 63 with arthritis in her knee and back so getting in and out of a Golf is becoming more difficult. She has always liked the feeling of...

What is a good small car for around the town?

What is a good small car for around the town, hatchback, two or four door, economical, can fit two bikes in the boot with wheels off. It can manage longer journeys 30-60 miles return. Second hand 3-5 years...

Why do I keep getting a '12V battery low' warning on my MHEV?

I have a Golf 1.5 eTSI MHEV (73 plate). I am regularly getting a '12V battery low' warning. I do not do many miles in the car, but I have never experienced this issue in all my many years of driving. My...

A dealer sold me a used car with a full service history but now cannot provide it - what can I do?

I purchased a VW Touareg from an approved VW dealer last July. Since that time I have been in regular communication with them to obtain the Full Service History. They have not been able to provide this,...

Can I reject a car bought through a salary sacrifice scheme?

I'm writing to request clarification of my rights regarding the rejection of a vehicle obtained through my employer’s salary sacrifice scheme. I took delivery of a new VW ID.Buzz GTX on 4 November. The...