Run in on empty

Regarding TH's problem with excessive oil consumption on his Audi A5 (13 August), I've had eight A4s and not had any problem with excessive oil consumption. I put this down to meticulously following your...

VW Extended Warranty - is it worth it?

I have been offered a VW "Extended Warranty" for my soon-to-be 3 year old Golf 2.0 TDI Sport. Comprehensive cover with roadside assistance and an excess of £250 costs £254 for one year. Is this worth taking...

Servicing schedules

I have driven my my VW Polo (59 plate) for 10 months and 7000 miles. According to VW, it is now due it's 20,000 mile service, although it has only done 16,000. Should I wait until it's done 20,000 miles...

These fuelish things remind me of you

I went to your website on real fuel figures and found that it is based on a month's consumption. My figures are based on 20,100 miles since new in a VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI. Overall consumption works out...

Hit or myth?

To counterbalance the negative feedback on VW I am pleased to report that I am a happy owner of a VW Passat. I bought my first Passat, a V5 automatic, in 2002. This I traded in against my current car,...

Problematic Golf Gears

We bought a new VW Golf TSI in 2009, and from new the reverse gear has been difficult to engage and get out of. The dealer has had several looks at the problem, changed the gearbox oil and fitted a new...

I've achieved nearly 45mpg in my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox.

Once again the subject of EC fuel consumption figures features in your pages. The official figures for my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox Urban are: Combined cycle 42.2mpg, Extra Urban cycle 50.4 mpg. On two recent...

1.4 TSI engine problems

I own a Scirocco, from the dealer. After three months and 3,500 km they told me that the car needed a replacement motor. After six months the problems began - misfire, turbo problems, oxygen sensor fault,...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to upgrade from my 2003 VW Polo to something a little bit bigger. I commute 50 miles a day (round trip) but undertake short journeys during the day. Would I be better buying a Petrol or a...

Which tyres?

I need to replace my front tyres which are currently original fit Bridgestone Potenza RE050 225/45 R17 91W. Are these the best for maintaing mpg, quietness, wear and the usual essentials of stopping in...