Buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan - what should I look out for?

I am thinking of buying a used (2013) Volkswagen Tiguan with 58,000 miles on the clock. How reliable are these cars and what should I look out for when test driving?

contract hire paperwork invalid

I leased a contract hire VW Touareg (245hp) in October 2014. Long story short, it didn't steer in a straight line and VW finally replaced it in December 2015 with the new model (262hp). The new one has...

Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend?

I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda CX-5 for people similar to ourselves. Are there...

Does the new polo diesels engine originate from an Audi A2?

I use to own an Audi A2 three-cylinder 1.4TDI which I absolutely loved. The engine was sporty sounding and despite its low power felt remarkably swift. I read recently that the revised Volkswagen Polo...

Used car has broken down after 1 week - what are my rights?

I bought a 2006 Volkswagen Golf from a motor trader one week ago. Two days later noticed it was driving oddly. I took it to a mechanic who has told me that there is a problem with the throttle body and...

VW Golf Mk7 GTD with coolant issues - can you help?

My new Golf Mk7 GTD 184 bhp TDI DSG has had some teething problems . 1. it has used over 1 litre of oil every 4000 miles ( now at 8K ) .Also whilst checking the oil levels, the coolant overflow reservoir...

Volkswagen Golf Import from Motorpoint - can this be right?

I'm considering purchasing a VW Golf R-Line through Motorpoint. It is an import and I will be the first registered keeper. Is it worth the OTR price saving? I have noted the engine is a None ACT version.

Replacing VW Polo Bluemotion - what petrol hatch would you recommend?

I want to replace my Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion with a petrol, low-emissions, five-door hatchback or city car that has some energy to tackle local hilly roads. I liked the good mileage on the VW but disliked...

Has my Golf's value been affected by the emissions scandal?

Ten months ago I bought a 2013 Golf 1.6 105PS TDI. It's not affected by the emissions scandal, but I've decided it's not really the car for me. However upon trying to sell it or trade-in the value has...

Why does my Golf take so long to start?

I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 petrol. I bought it 2 weeks ago and it is starting up quite slowly every morning. The clock has also reset itself. I thought it might need a good motorway drive to charge...