Is the new Volkswagen Golf DSG gearbox reliable?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Golf with an auto gearbox. I was planning on updating this to a new Golf with the DSG gearbox. However, I have heard that there have been a number of problems with these gearboxes....

Why are my 2006 Volkswagen Golf's windows opening on their own?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Golf Plus TDI. When in Harrogate last Thursday the car was parked on the street. At about 11:00pm the hotel manager called me to say all the windows on the car were down although...

Should I have my Volkswagen Passat's timing belt changed?

I have a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Estate that has done 105,000 miles, that I've owned for three years and am planning on keeping for the foreseeable future. The dual mass flywheel failed last year...

Which Touareg?

Does the 204PS Volkswagen Touareg tow as well as the 240PS version? From your 'real' mpg stats the 204PS appears to have better mpg. I need to know if it will pull a 2000kg trailer comfortably?

Volkswagen won't let me transfer my finance agreement to Guernsey

We are moving to Guernsey in a few weeks and plan to take our new Volkswagen Up with us. I phoned Volkswagen’s financial service to inform them, but they have told me I need to pay the loan in full before...

Auris Hybrid or Golf Bluemotion?

I am looking for a replacement for my Toyota Auris Hybrid T-Spirit. Can you tell me if I should replace it with another Auris or buy the new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.6TDI?

Buying a cabriolet - what would you recommend?

In my twenties I drove an MGB roadster and a TR4 and enjoyed both greatly. I now desire a cabriolet/roadster again. Which is the best bet for a 65 year old - a Vauxhall Cascada (I have GM points to use),...

Can you suggest a good hatchback that can carry a set of golf clubs?

I have a 2010 KIA Cee'd that I want to replace with a new or nearly new hatchback. The car must be no more than 1.8 metres wide and have a boot that will take a bag of golf clubs and an electric trolley....

What's causing my power steering to screech?

I had a service a few months back, but ever since then my power steering has been making screeching noises every time I make a turn. I kept going back to the garage (solo mechanic) and asking about it,...

ESP failure on Volkswagen Golf - should the dealer pay for the repairs?

It would seem that my 2007 Volkswagen Golf has finally succumbed to the infamous ESP light failure. I bought the car 18 months ago from a dealer and it has covered 55,000 miles. Do you know if Volkswagen...