Need a car that can carry my golf clubs

I have an 2005 Rover 45 hatchback, which is nearing time for replacement. It has served me well, particularly because it is able to accommodate an electric trolley and golf clubs transversely across the...

Looking for a SUV to replace my Coupe

My Hyundai Coupe (which you recommended) has been excellent for five years, but I now need something gentler on my bad back. So I'm looking at SUVs. The choice comes down to VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V or...

Banging brakes

There's a banging noise from my brakes when they're applied - and I get the same when driving off after braking. The noise is loud and comes from the front wheel driver's side

Advice on service plans

I am looking to purchase a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (GT 1.4 TSI), which I am now informed by my local dealer should be arriving in about a 7-10 days time. I have already looked very closely at the (downloaded...

Timing belt changes

Three weeks ago, I took my car to a local garage to replace the timing belt. Today as I was driving, the engine stopped running - I called the AA, and when they turned up, they told me that the timing...

Looking to buy a 110,000 mile Volkswagen Polo

I'm looking at buying a 55-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 diesel with 110k miles on the clock. I've noticed that Volkswagen has dropped the 1.4 for a 1.2 and 1.6. Do we know the reason for this? Was it for reliability...

Which small premium hatchback?

We do about about 9000 miles annually, and have really enjoyed our 2008 Mini Cooper. But we now need a five-door for grandparent ferry services. The new Golf ACT is attractive but expensive, the 122bhp...

Used Volkswagen Polos - what's what?

There's a Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 80 Automatic advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. It's £6400, with a mileage of 19,000. 1. In Autotrader similar cars generally cost more, is there something wrong...

Looking for a replacement for Toyota Aygo

I will be replacing my Toyota Aygo soon and I want to buy something that's bigger and has a better specification. Ideally, I want a five door car that’s economical and has rear-wheel drive. It must also...

Flywheel and clutch failure on Volkswagen Golf - is this a common problem?

I own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Bluemotion and have noticed an unusual noise coming from under the bonnet. After some investigation by my local dealer, I was told that the flywheel and clutch...