Passat fuel consumption - recall has improved fuel comsumption

We have had a 56 reg Passat TDI140 for 4 1/2 Years and it's always averaged 45-48 mpg winter/summer and alway run really well. There has just been a recall to replace the injectors and we now find that...

Replacing a Renault Scenic?

What do you suggest would be the best buy out of a Yeti or a Golf Plus?

What rights do I have regarding my faulty car?

We bought a new (2011) Volkswagen Polo, within a year it has developed an injector fault, the dealer has fixed the car. What compensation could we reasonably ask for, extended insurance? Are there any...

Volkswagen Tiguan coil spring failure

I have just experienced a rear coil spring failure on my VW Tiguan, fortunately it fell off in the garage. I have examined the spring and it looks like brittle failure due to breakdown of the protective...

Which medium sized car?

I need an economical Golf size car. 1. Needs to be auto. 2. Mileage will 60 mi per day (30mi each way), mainly country side roads... 40-50 mph limit with some city driving at the end (about 3mi each...

Buying an economical car for under £8500

I am trying to decide on the most economical car I can get for under £8500. At the moment Fabia Greenline vs Ibiza ecomotive vs Fiesta Econetic. I do 86 miles a day and am trying to take account of fuel...

Is the Volkswagen Golf VI a good purchase for a retired golfer?

I would like to replace my 90,000 mile 2001 Volkswagen Bora 1.6 SE, which I have had from new, with something more modern. The Bora, despite many reports to the contrary, has served us well over the years...

First car for a taller person - any thoughts?

Buying a first car for a 17 year old who is 6 foot 7 inches. Any ideas for head/leg room and low insurance?

DPF not fitted as standard on 2009 Volkswagen Golf

In your recent reply to my question over my car having a DPF fitted, you replied it most probably did have one. So I emailed my VIN number to VW and my 1.9dci, 09 reg Golf plus is not fitted with a DPF...

Vanishing Golf TSI coolant

Golf 1.4 TSi parked on steep hill, nose downward, for a day. Next morning, turned ignition key on and there was an audible warning and temperature warning light illuminated. Moved car about 100 yards to...