Is the post-2011 Volkswagen Passat a reliable car?

I have noted owner’s comments about the 2005-11 Volkswagen Passat reliability problems. There seem to be very few about the post-2011 model and I am wondering if you have any feedback as to whether or...

Which small car capable of carrying golf clubs to replace our Megane?

My wife's car is 2004 Renault Megane Coupe Cabrio in excellent condition with 30,000 miles on the clock. We wish to trade it in for a smaller cheap-to-run car about three years old. The car should be auto,...

Recommendation from Caffyns, Eastbourne for repairing my Volkswagen Golf.

I purchased a MkVI Volkswagen Golf from Caffyns, Eastbourne three years ago and they have serviced it ever since. They have always been courteous, efficient and very helpful. After the car came out of...

Buying a Passat replacement

I am about to replace my V Reg 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Passat, which has 250k on the clock. I have always liked the solidity of a Volkswagen. An estate would be good and I have £3-3.5K to spend. What are my...

Carrying bulbs in France when our car has Xenons.

We're off to France in a few weeks & we are required to carry a kit of replacement bulbs with us. This is all well & good except our Mk5 Golf has Xenon headlights - so how do we accommodate the need for...

What do you think of the automatic gearboxes in the B-Class, A3 and Golf?

My shortlist of new cars is down to three: Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, all with automatic gearboxes. I am aware of your reviews that rate highly the latter two, but I also see a...

Will the Touran's gearing improve the fuel economy over the SEAT Altea?

My present company car is due for renewal later this and I am restricted to a diesel only selection. I currently drive a 2010 SEAT Altea XL with a 1.6TDI 105 5-gear Ecomotiv engine. My next vehicle is...

Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance?

I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF Premium Luxury Auto diesel with 1200 miles on the...

Thanks to Ingrams Volkswagen of Ayr.

I have a 2004 Volkswagen 2.0i Passat, bought new from Ingrams dealers in Ayr, now with 84,000 miles, maintained since new by Ingrams of Ayr. The car has been serviced regularly at Ingrams, and after its...

Which new car should I buy that has a proper handbrake?

I am looking at replacing my 2009 Renault Scenic III 1.4 TCE Expression. I very much like its engine so I would be looking for a motor with a comparable performance but with a much better MPG. I also swore...