Is a diesel MINI suitable for short journeys?

The first car I owned was an early Mini (about a year after they were first introduced), which I loved. Now, at the age of 82, I want to return to a Mini and fancy the MINI Cooper D because of its low...

Should Volkswagen replace my Polo's clutch?

I have a Polo 1.4 Match that is just inside its warranty period and has done about 28,000 miles. The clutch is slipping and needs replacing. The Volkswagen garage says this is normal wear and tear and...

Is my Volkswagen Scirocco suffering from rear tyre "stepping"?

I have a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI and a friend has a 2.0 TDI, and we have both experienced the same problem. It appears that the rear tyres can develop uneven wear, sometimes referred to as "stepping"...

Jammed caliper on a Passat

My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised VW dealer (Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could...

Golf loosing coolant

I have a Volkswagen Golf diesel, 5 years old. The coolant level goes down from halfway between the two lines to an inch below minimum in 300 miles. Maybe it started when I had a new timing belt and water...

Volkswagen Golf warning lights

The garage is currently at a loss - getting the engine unit checked but wondered if you had any suggestions. My VW Golf 1.9TDI has been fantastic but recently been serviced and had timing belt changed...

A new medium car

I am selling my 2003 Renault Clio 1.4 Expression automatic (owned since new). I am looking to purchase a new, larger car with 5 doors and more BHP to transport four adults in comfort when required. I need...

City emergency braking - are there insurance savings?

Although cars like the Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo already have model variants in group 1 insurance category, do you know of any insurers who offer further discounts if the City Emergency Braking (VW)...

Leaky Golf

Why does my Volkswagen Golf 4-door hatchback keep filling with water in the rear footwell?

Roof boxes

What size of roof box do you recommend for a five-door Polo?