Scirocco misfire

Got a new Scirocco 2.0 TSI - bought August '09 ('09) plate as an ex-demo from a VW dealer I've used for many years - must've bought 6 or 7 VW's from them. The Scirocco has been regularly serviced and looked...

VW gearbox durability

I have a 54 reg VW Passat (bought new) that has done 60,000 miles. In the last month selection of 2nd gear (either up or down) has been greeted with a fairly loud 'crunch' and associated difficulty in...

What should I look for when buying a 1.4-litre Volkswagen Polo?

I am thinking about buying a new 1,400cc Volkswagen Polo. I know they have had good reviews in the press but could you tell me what you think and whether you know of any pitfalls?

Why are the tyres on our SEAT Ibiza wearing so fast?

My daughter-in-law has a SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive 1.4 diesel purchased from new in September 2009. At the first service, after 8,500 careful miles, the (factory fitted) front tyres are worn almost to the legal...

I recommend your correspondent EC considers an Audi A3 Sportback for use in wintry conditions.

Your correspondent EC, via email, appears to have identical needs to mine, except that our dog is a Springer Spaniel, not a Lab. I also drive 12,000 miles a year and make frequent trips to the Scottish...

The wheel hubs of my new Volkswagen Scirocco are rusting - how do I stand on this issue?

In May this year I purchased a new Volkswagen Scirocco costing £23,000. My present mileage is 2,000 and my problem is traces of rust appearing on the ‘drums’ between the brake discs of all four alloy wheels....

Why won't Volkswagen contribute to the cost of an ESP/ABS repair on my four-year-old Eos?

I have just had to pay £1,365.46 to replace the ABS/ESP pump of my 4-year-old Volkswagen Eos, which has covered 27,500 miles only. The car was bought from a Volkswagen dealer in Cheshire and was just four...

What has caused our 2009 Volkswagen Polo's tyres to wear out in just 8,000 miles?

A relative owns a 2009 Volkswagen Polo with an 'auto' box. At just 8,000 miles all four tyres are worn to such an extent as to need replacing. Most of the mileage has been on motorways. Any ideas?

Can you recommend a small, comfortable replacement for our Volkswagen Passat?

Being a little older and having driven Volkswagen Passats over the last 10 years, we now want a slightly smaller car but with the same comfortable ride; however, the distributors I have spoken to tell...

Why won't my Volkswagen Golf achieve its quoted fuel economy figures?

My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion estate, two months old, has done 2,500 miles. This car should do 54/67/78 to the gallon. It does 40mpg round town and maybe 50mpg on a run (A-roads at 60mph). Volkswagen...