How can I remove bird muck from my Volkswagen Golf?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4. On return home from a recent holiday in Cornwall I proceeded to remove bird muck from the metallic paint. I was appalled to find that it looks as though acid has been...

Replacement for a 2005 Golf GTI?

My wife has had a Golf GTI 2005 since new. We are thinking about replacing it this year. We still like the car after 8 years and would like the same from our next car. When does the new 5 door GTI come...

What car would you recommend

I currently drive a 1.6 2007 SEAT Leon and do about 18,000-20,000 miles annually. It's never let me down however I would like to have a more fuel efficient car. I do a lot of motorway driving and I 'd...

Warning light for no reason on 2.5 year-old Golf

The warning light has come on recently on my 2.5 yr old 1.6TDi Golf. According to the manual it relates to a faulty (or partially faulty) driving light system or cornering light system (which I don't have)....

Recommended medium hatchbacks?

We are a couple in our early 70s looking to buy a medium sized hatch to "see us out" i.e. last about ten years! We need easy access (both have knee and/or hip problems), reasonable overall running economy...

Which SUV to replace our 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?

I am looking to replace a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4-Motion, which has a towbar and has been a delight to drive. The whole of our grown-up family enjoys its roominess and adaptability. Its only drawback...

Why does the gearbox whine on our new Volkswagen High Up?

In June my wife took delivery of a new Volkswagen High Up. Within a week we were aware of a distinct whine from the engine compartment. I queried the noise with the garage and, after discussing it with...

Buying a VW Up. Should I load it with kit?

Very soon I will be ordering a VW High Up with every extra apart from the sunroof. It is on a PCP deal. Every time I have ordered a new car I have always kicked myself for not haggling, have you any tips? Should...

What state with good ground clearance?

I currently drive a newish Volskwagen Passat, which is perfect for carrying two sets of golf clubs and two electric trollies out of view in the boot. However I now require something with greater ground...

Which diesel SUV for rural use?

We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier in year we holidayed in the USA where we drove...