Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems?

My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year but they are mostly in the urban environment and...

Which small second car should I buy?

What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second car for local runs, supermarket shopping etc....

SEAT Alhambra and Volkswagen Sharan - which is narrower?

I have seen the SEAT Alhambra is more than 10 centimetres narrower than the Volkswagen Sharan, even though both are considered the same car. Why is this?

Buying a Volkswagen Tiguan - will if suffer from DPF issues?

My wife is looking to purchase a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and will be doing approx. 14,000 miles a year. She will be doing some motorway driving, approx. 15 mins each way a day. Which would be the best diesel...

DSG gearbox issues on Volkswagen Golf

I am having some serious issues with the DSG gearbox in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf. I was pulling out of a junction and the car started to judder and then the gearbox disconnected. Now the car refuses to...

Golf GTI or BMW Coupe 320D?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my choice to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW 3 Series. I do 12,000 miles a year, which includes a daily commute of 40 miles to London. Given the choice, which...

Volkswagen Sharan - how reliable is the auto box?

We are considering buying a Volkswagen Sharan with a six-speed DSG ‘box. Is this box reliable? A salesman mentioned possible gearbox overheating if left in 'D' in sustained traffic

Volkswagen Polo windscreen washer not covered by warranty

I own a Volkswagen Polo, which is still under warranty with the manufacturer. However, the windscreen washer doesn’t work (reservoir is full) and the dealer says the warranty won’t pay because the pump...

Why is my Polo making a creaking noise?

My Volkswagen Polo has been making loud creaking noises from the suspension when braking or going over bumps or unsmooth acceleration. Is this a critical problem or one I can just out down to age/usual...

Volkswagen Touareg replacement - what should I buy?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5d SE manual with 140,000 miles, which I have owned from new. I am now looking for a replacement that will be capable on and off road and able to tow a horse box. I...