bought VW golf '07 4 months ago - ESP/ABS light on continuously

We bought an '07-plate VW Golf from a dealer four months ago. The ESP and ABS light came on, and they've said since our warranty is out they won't fix it. They've said to contact VW dealer, but want £75...

Buying a new company car

I need to buy, by HP over 3 years, my first company car. It's a small family partnership and I've got a budget of approx £21k plus £2k that I can put in. I'll need to cover 20k miles a year, carry a...

Emissions test failure at MoT

My VW Polo 1.4 N-reg has just failed its MOT on emissions test. How can I get it to comply?

Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine any good?

Is the VAG 1.4 TSI engine any good? Looking to change car, I do 15,000 to 20,000 a year. I need a bigger car to replace my 05-plate Golf.

Temperature guage shows over-heating while driving up long inclines (coolant at minimum level - not leaking)

I have noticed that when driving up long inclines, the temperature (according to the guage) starts to creep up rapidly from 90 degrees towards 130. It returns to 90 once I level off or start going downhill....

Volkswagen Golf Winter Tyres

I have a 2006 VW Golf GTD and i want to fit winter tyres. The ride is uncomfortable on the stndard 17-inch wheels so I ask if it is allowed to fit a smaller diameter wheel set, say 15-inch? I notice the...

The right screen wash for a Volkswagen Polo

The last two winters a cable has burst leading to the rear screen washer. Screenwash pours into the passenger footwell when operating the back screen washer. The car has been fixed twice under warranty....

Buying an ex-hire car

I am considering buying a Golf 1.4S and have two options: April 09 (09 plate) with 7.5k miles on clock for £9490 - this is an ex Euro Car hire car. Or: Sept 09 (59 plate) with 9.6k miles on clock...

Considering a new Passat estate. What's your view on the 1.6 diesel engine in this car?

I was about to but a Mondeo estate, following your recommendation but have now seen the new Passat. The economy of the 1.6TDi is attractive but what's your view on the engine in a car this size please?

Cambelt or Camchain?

Simply, does this new 1.4 TSI petrol engine have a cambelt or camchain?