Will a diesel Volkswagen Golf be more economical than the petrol version?

New Golf 1.4TSI petrol or new 1.6TDI diesel? I’ve done the maths. For both cars after three years at 8000 miles per year at urban mpg (43 petrol and 62 diesel) and local fuel prices I’ve calculated petrol...

Can a car seller increase the price after I've paid a deposit?

I recently visited a Volkswagen garage and put a deposit down on a secondhand Scirocco. We signed a contract of which I have a copy. I will collect the car in two weeks. Two days later (today) I had a...

Why is our Polo's fuel economy the same as our Audi TT's?

I have covered 5700 miles, all on V-Power, in our 2011 Polo 1.2TSI 105 following your recommendation. It’s a great car in all aspects but one. On a run I average low forties to the gallon which is exactly...

Where can I have a Volkswagen Golf ESP fault repaired cheaply?

I have a 2007 Golf 1.4 which I've owned for around four years. Last month the ESP light showed on the dashboard and now I find that the warning brake light has also highlighted. My local mechanic has informed...

Golf Estate or Hatchback?

Cannot make up our minds if to buy Volkswagen Golf Hatchabck and put on a roof rack and box for holidays and camping, or go straight for Golf Estate. Is the estate more expensive to run and what engine...

Engine cutting out on a Golf?

I hire cars every week for between 2 and 4 days. I get to drive quite a different variety of cars, but my favourite of late is the Volkswagen Golf automatic. Last week I had one from Wednesday to Sunday. I...

Buying a used Golf - which engine?

We are buying a second hand Golf as a second car due to expanding family. We don't do many miles so need a petrol. We are deciding between a 122 TSI or 160 GT TSI (both Mk 6). Do you have any opinion?...

Which used estate car?

We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and are edging towards a mondeo What is the best model,...

Our Volkswagen Polo has a wet roof

My girlfriend owns a 2010 Volkswagen Polo (MK VI) 1.2 3-door bought and maintained by a franchised Volkswagen dealer from new. Upon returning to the vehicle after it had rained for the entire day, we discovered...

Why don't Volkswagen build a 4x4 Golf Estate with raised suspension?

My wife is totally devoted to our Mk IV Golf Estate TDI 130, the ideal mid-sized family workhorse, which will be 10 years old this year and has over 100,000 miles on the clock. It runs like a dream but...