How can I improve the ride quality on my Golf Estate?

I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4GT with standard 17-inch wheels. I ordered the GT over the SE as I thought it had the ACT engine - it doesn't and I’m still waiting for an explanation...

Volkswagen Passat auto - gearbox problems

I am having some problems with the gearbox in my 2003 Volkswagen Passat automatic. It drives fine most of the time, but jolts when I stop and change into neutral and back to drive or reverse. After that...

Which car should we pick to replace our Motability Volkswagen Golf?

My wife qualifies for a car under the Motability Scheme and her last two cars have been Volkswagen Golfs, presently a 1.4 TSI which has just about all the bells and whistles you could wish for. She now...

Should I buy the current KIA Sorento or wait for the new model?

I have a 2008 KIA Sorento XS with 47,000 on the clock. I am looking to change, but have found that KIA cannot provide me with a new KX2 demonstrator to test drive. I am also somewhat wary of buying a Sorento...

What could be causing a transmission fault on my 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

I have a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI with 30,000 miles, which has developed a transmission fault. Moving slowly up a gradient, the transmission seems to wind up with a loud clicking from near-side rear....

Do I ever need to replace the chain cam?

My 2008 Volkswagen Golf has a chain cam, which the dealer says will last the lifetime of the 1.6 engine. Is this true?

Buying a used car for £8k - what should I get?

I have £8000 to spend on a used car and have been toying with a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, with 92,000 miles on the clock. However, my friends say this will be a bad idea as the running and repair costs...

Flat battery on Volkswagen Polo - what's the cause?

I purchased a new Volkswagen Polo in 2010 and two years later the car failed to start on my drive and was taken by the dealer for tests. The car was returned after a week with no fault found. One week...

Selling a car - will it be marked down for damage?

We plan to sell our 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan next year; the car has done 57,000 miles and is in an overall good condition, with a full service history. However, some months ago my wife reversed the car into...

Should I renew my Volkswagen warranty for my 2009 Golf Estate?

I have just received a letter from Volkswagen inviting me to extend the warranty on my 2009/59 Golf Estate 1.9 TDI, now at 46,000 miles. I note under the items covered that the clutch (DMF?) is not covered....