Excessive road noise and hard suspension on my Polo 1.4SE - will new tyres solve this problem?

Two months ago I bought a used Volkswagen Polo 1.4SE from a VE dealer. The safety checklist prior to sale showed the car to be fault-free and the car is well appointed and looks pretty, but the ride is...

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?...

Which small car is suitable for one passenger and three dogs?

A 78 year old lady who currently drives a Hyundai wishes to buy a small new car having room for one passenger and three small dogs. She would really appreciate any suggested models you would mention.

Is there a known fault with the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine?

I have heard that there is a known fault in the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, which I have in my 2008 Skoda Octavia, which causes it to cut out. Do you know about this and why there has not...

VW Scirocco Active Chassis Control - faulty sensors

I have a three-year one-month old VW Scirocco, owned since new. Serviced one month ago, and one month out of waranty. Problem now of two faulty Active Chassis Control sensors. £700 to replace. Is this...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel car?

After selling my BMW 5-Series I'm thinking of returning to a Golf-sized car and was thinking about a 1.6TDI Match Mk6, however I'm wary about buying a diesel. We only did about 8000 miles per year in the...

What do you think of the Volkswagen Up?

My wife has been offered the chance of buying a new, basic, Volkswagen Up from a main dealer for about £7000. Is this good? Are there any known drawbacks with the Up?

Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility?

Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I am wondering how much higher off the ground it is...

Which MPV offers a flat load bed and good economy?

I would like to buy an estate car, as its flat load bed will be very useful. I fancied an SUV but, with the price of fuel, cannot justify the cost as the vast majority of time it's just me in the vehicle....

Petrol or Diesel Golf?

I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen stable. So my question is should I go for The 1.6...