Recommend a hatchback for short domestic journeys?

I have a budget of £10,000 to £12,000 and am looking for a hatchback with room for two sets of golf clubs plus trolleys. I am single and travel to work three days a week, comprising a round trip of 50...

Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain?

I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a difficult drive and local access road in the Lake...

Can I have the DPF removed from my Volkswagen Golf estate?

A local company has offered to remove the DPF from my Golf estate, reprogram the ECU and leave it looking identical underneath. They claim better mpg and power and, obviously, no blockages caused by short...

Bulkhead leaking - what's the cause?

Is there any history of leaks from the bulkhead in the Volkswagen Up? Our car is less than a year old, but takes on water and the garage cannot find the cause.

Does the Volkswagen Passat diesel have any known issues?

My son needs a new car and is considering buying one with high mileage. He’s seen a diesel Volkswagen Passat on a 2004 plate with 145,000 miles on the clock. Can you tell me if this model has any known...

Why do some Volkswagen dealers charge more for servicing than others?

I bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI in 2009 and the first three years' servicing was covered by a Service Plan. When I called the dealer to book my next service and MoT, I was quoted a price of £429....

Recommend an MPV which can easily carry a family and luggage?

My daughter is considering replacing her Volkswagen Golf 1.6 with a larger, more powerful car that will take two child seats and an adult in the back and has enough space for either a folding wheelchair...

Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic?

I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot tall I have enjoyed the adjustable seat and steering...

How much should I really pay for the new Golf Estate?

I want to buy a new Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE, but want to haggle for the best deal. The list price is £20,620, and with some extras is £21,503. I will be trading in my 2004 Golf Estate 1.6 SE, which has...

Discovered my car has a hidden accident history - what should I do?

A few weeks ago I bought a nearly new Volkswagen Golf from a private owner. I carried out a full check on the car before the purchase and everything came back fine. However, within a few days of ownership,...