Mini or Polo?

I am privately selling my Audi A4 (S line 2008, 40,000 miles, 2.0TDI, perfect condition) in order to buy two cars for the family. Firstly, how much should I ask for the Audi? I am buying a Golf for £6500...

Replacing a Passat estate

I have been thinking of changing my current Passat estate 2.0 TDi (140) and have been told that no-one buys the petrol versions and that the depreciation on them is 50% worse than on the diesel models....

Is my economy good? And when should I change my oil?

I drive daily to work six miles and six return, as well as to shops at the weekend. My Polo 1.4 TDI consistently returns 42/44 mpg. Is this good, bad or average? The car is fully serviced. Also, how...

Which small manual car do you recommend for my mother?

My mother’s current car is a 14-year-old Mitsubishi Colt, which she has always been very satisfied with over the years, but it seems to be nearing its end. This is the shape of car she likes and the other...

Why are Volkswagen Beetles not imported into the UK in greater numbers?

Volkswagen has finally launched the 2012 Beetle, but it's limiting UK deliveries to 3000 this year, and is saying that the automatic version won't be available until next year. Searching the internet,...

Will the Volkswagen Take Up's belt-driven cam give long-term reliability?

I have ordered a new 1.0-litre basic Volkswagen 'Take Up'. My supplier advised that the camshaft is belt driven. My earlier history of cam belts that have failed before they reach the recommended mileage...

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

What do you think of the Toyota GT86?

Having owned a 2004 Toyota Celica for eight years, I am wondering whether to trade it in for the coupe GT86. What do you know about it? Alternately, the Urban Cruiser sounds a good bet, but I do prefer...

Can I have my Mk6 Golf fitted with a sunroof?

I would appreciate your opinion on having an aftermarket sunroof fitted to, say, a used Mk6 Golf. Is it wise? And would this be something for my Volkswagen dealer or an independent? Also the same question...

Remap or get rid?

I have been disappointed with the pull away performance of my Polo 1.6 TDI since day one and have stalled it more times than any other car in 45 years of driving. The throttle doesn't respond for the...