Replacing tyres like for like?

My garage have warned me that the tyres on my 2010 plate VW Sharan SE (New style) are approaching the minimum tread depth. The tyres currently fitted are Continental "Conti-Seal" tyres - not run flats,...

DPF regeneration problem with Passat

The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an extra light came on saying take to garage! I couldn't...

Buying new mid range saloon

In the autumn I will be changing my eight year old VW Passat TDI 130 and as I do an average of 8,000 miles per annum, including a lot of local runs and the occasional sortie abroad, I intend to revert...

What has caused this engine fault on my 2006 Golf GT?

I purchased a Golf GT 1.4TSI 170 new in July 2006. Last July an engine warning light appeared. It was diagnosed as a faulty timing chain, which was replaced. My mileage was 58,736. The local dealer carried...

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...