Should I worry about the DSG box on my 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

I've just purchased a 2007 Volkswagen Golf DSG. Should I worry about the DSG if the car has only covered 13,000 miles?

The EGR valve in my Golf Plus is faulty - should I have the emissions fix anyway?

My Volkswagen dealer has advised against carrying out the emissions software update on my Golf Plus because they say there is a fault in the exhaust gas recirculation valve. The car drives fine and no...

Could you recommend me a car that's easy to get in and out of?

Joint problems mean I have incredible difficulty getting in and out of any seating. I love my 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it has only done 60,000 miles and runs like a rocket. But as I approach my 70th...

My car has been in for repairs for 16 weeks - should I keep it?

I bought a Volkswagen Passat Estate from a big car supermarket last year for £18,000. It was 10 months old, had done 5000 miles and was in immaculate condition. Had it week weeks when the emissions light...

Can I request that the Volkswagen emissions fix is not carried out on my car?

I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus with the EA189 engine. I have had two letters regarding the recall to reset the engine controls. I had done 40000 miles since new and it is returning 51mpg with no problems,...

Is my DSG gearbox going to become problematic?

I own a Volkswagen Golf SV with a DSG six-speed gearbox. I have seen your reports that there have been many problems with these boxes. My car is coming up to three years old and has only done 23000 miles....

Should my car need new rear brake discs after just 12,000 miles?

I have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI that has done less than 12,000 miles and which has just had its 2 year service at my Volkswagen main dealer. They have told me that the rear discs and pads need replacing...

The dealer refuses to replace/repair my faulty car - what should I do?

I bought a secondhand Volkswagen Golf for £5000 from a dealer. It developed serious power issue after two months. Dealer refuses to accept liability but offered to pay half the cost of repairs in his affiliated...

A positive outcome after the Volkswagen emissions fix caused problems to my car

I wrote to you in March about my 2010 Golf 2.0 TDI which had frequent problems after the emissions upgrade. I thought I would update you that Volkswagen has replaced the EGR valve free of charge. A courtesy...

Is there a way to check if my dealership did the emissions fix without my consent?

Is there a definitive test that can be carried out to determine whether or not my dealership has carried out the software fix without my consent? My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI is due for its MoT in May....