Can I reject my rattling new VW?

I bought a brand new VW Golf in Lincoln, but at the time of supply it had no less than 5 faults that I could identify (scratched radio, loose cables in the engine, crooked gear knob, rear washer jet leakage,...

Peugeot 508 or VW Passat?

I have two options: new 508 SW 2.0 HDi 163 automatic or new Passat 2.0 TDi estate DSG/ Do you have any thoughts as to which is the better choice? It seems as though the Peugeot is a more fun car to drive,...

9 points - cheapest car to insure?

I recently got another 3 points on my licence. I now have 9. I'm 27 with only 1 year of no claims. My current car is an Audi a4 1.9 TDI Avant (1999), which is great for fuel economy but I'm pretty sure...

Golf Mk5 - due a cambelt change?

I have a mk5 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, which before and during my ownership I have maintained and serviced on a yearly basis. It is currently on 120,000 miles and the cambelt was last changed at 57,000 miles...

VAG 1.2-litre engines - what's the difference?

What is the difference between the 1.2 engine in the VW Polo and the 1.2 engine in the Audi A1? The VW is more powerful. Are they both chain cam driven?

Problems with a new Golf

My new Golf 1.6 TDI DSG BlueMotion had a complete electrical shutdown whilst on the motorway with less than 50 miles on the clock. The on-site recovery technician diagnosed a faulty alternator, which...

DPF problems after recall on Volkswagen Golf

My Golf TDI GT Sport 170 was recalled and repaired due to fault with the Piezo injector. Three new injectors were fitted. I have had problems ever since and the dpf light is on every day - I take it...

Hot Starting Problem on a Volkswagen Golf

No problems for the 1st 105,000 kms. For 5,000km have had a hot starting problem; replaced fuel filter and ECT sensor; diagnostics indicate no problem. Now found a work around - car does start hot if throttle...

Has Volkswagen admitted that there is a fault with the 1.4 TSI engine?

You are more or less on your own in the UK when it comes to reporting problems that car manufacturers would rather not discuss. I have followed the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine saga which you have reported...

Can you recommend an estate car to replace our Volkswagen Passat?

We are looking to replace our 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol estate. Could you recommend a replacement secondhand car that is less thirsty, less gutless, more comfortable, and more fun to drive?...