What would you recommend for a couple who want a comfortable, reliable SUV?

My wife and I are in our late 60s, retired and are looking to buy an SUV for the first time for its ease of access and high position. We don't care about prestige brands but we do want comfort, refinement,...

Why is it difficult to change gear in my automatic car?

The gearstick on my 3-year-old Volkswagen Passat (DSG) gets sticky going from park to reverse. I've only noticed it a few times as it doesn't do it very often. At the time, it wasn't parked on a level...

Do I need to replace the water pump along with the timing belt?

I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf and have received differing advice about replacing the water pump with the timing belt. Some garages have said to me the water pump is not driven by the timing belt so it...

Are there any electric vehicles that can safely tow a 1500kg caravan?

Are there any electric vehicles which can safely tow a caravan of 1500kg? I currently have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 diesel which is a superb tow car - can anything electric replace it at a similar cost?

Which electric car is right for me?

I need to downsize my car. I'm thinking of going electric. The longest round trip would be 200 miles. I also need to have a passenger car for my grandchildren.

Is 58,000 miles on a ten-year-old car excessive?

Is 58,000 miles on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel excessive? Should I leave it well alone?

Can you suggest a compact, reliable, petrol MPV for a small family?

I've been a Honda Jazz obsessive for the past 10 years, but now equipped with two little people, a dog and far too much stuff to lug between stays with the in-laws, I'm craving that little bit more space...

I can't trickle charge my car. Can I piggy-back power from a fully charged, matching battery?

I'm not always wanting to drive my 2003 Volkswagen Golf 30-odd miles once every two weeks during this time of year to keep my battery charged due to low usage. I have no electric available within my garage,...

Can I stop my car pumping out blue smoke?

I've had a diesel 2011 Volkswagen Passat for four years. Around every 50- 60 miles, it will put out blue smoke - which I've been told is because it's doing a regeneration. But for the first 2 years I had...

My Volkswagen Passat 1.5-litre Evo TSI judders when it goes under 20mph. Can this be fixed?

I have a 2019 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.5-litre Evo TSI, which often judders when it goes under 20mph. The diagnostic does not fix it and Volkswagen says its a characteristic of the vehicle. Do you know...