Can my engine be fixed

I purchased an 04 reg Golf second hand in 2009. I have had it regularly serviced, although not by a VW dealer. Two weeks ago, having parked it overnight, and having no previous noted faults, in the morning...

Flat Eos acceleration

I have a Volkswagen Eos 1.4 160 BHP 2009. Have persistent flat spot on takeoff, VW acknowledge it is there but have not come up with a modification. Have you had similar complaints?

Previous monetary harm

In your experience is there any evidence to suggest that vehicles having multiple previous owners has a negative effect on valuation for trade or private sellers to take into account in price setting?...

Car computer failures on VAG cars

Could you please tell me during which periods of manufacture Volkswagen Golf estates and Skoda Octavia estates were likely to have the Teves Mk60 ABS ESP ECU module fault? Is the fault still to be found...

Buying tow car for a caravan (1200kg)

I need to change my 02 Passat 1.9 tdi PD (airbag warning on, advised new control unit at £575). I tow a caravan (1200kg) and drive approx 15,000 miles per year, to work in the week and longer at weekends,...

Zafira vs Touran - which should I choose?

An enlarging tribe of grandchildren means I need to change my 3yr old 2-litre diesel Vauxhall Antara for a seven-seater. I have good offers on new Zafiras (e.g. loyalty bonus) but don't like the inflexibility...

Snow chains on a Volkswagen Golf GTD

According to the manual, the tyres on this car (GTD) cannot be fitted with snow chains. We are driving to the French Alps where snow chains must be carried. The car has winter tyres, although these are...

Buying a Golf VI GTI

I'm looking to buy a nearly new (or new) mk6 Golf GTI and trade-in my BMW 120d SE 3 door, metallic black, leather, with 42k miles. I have got it down to a couple of options: 1. Car supermarket supplied...

Petrol v Diesel when travelling only 6000 miles a year

I am deciding on a Company Car and have narrowed the choices down to a Toyota Prius and a Golf Bluemotion. The Golf costs slightly more in relation to BIK, but both fit my budget. I feel that the Golf's...

Need a safe car with space for golf clubs

I need to replace my 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa. My prime concerns are safety and solid build as I may be carrying a first grandchild in the car. It also needs to be economical to run and comfortable...