Buying a petrol Golf Alltrack - Should I import one?

Volkswagen only offer diesel-engined versions of its Golf Alltrack model in the UK in spite of making petrol versions for other markets. Recently I found on YouTube a road test from Australia of a right-hand-drive...

When should I change the cam belt on my Polo?

I own a 2010 Volkswagen Polo. It only has 14,000 miles on the clock, when should I change the cam belt?

Volkswagen Golf: TSI 150 or Diesel 150?

Need new car to replace Peugeot 207SW 1.6 Sport Got two Volkswagen Golfs to choose from, a 100 mile pre-reg GT estate diesel (150) for £20k with 3 yrs free servicing OR a brand new GT estate with 150...

BMW Runflat Tyres

I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited time and speed. However, in under two years I’ve...

Should I buy VW Polo SE 1.2 TSI 90ps 3dr about to be discontinued for Match model?

I am interested in the VW Polo SE 1.2 TSI 90ps 3dr. It retails for £15,155. It is about to be discontinued for the new Match model available from March 2016 which retails at only £100 more but includes...

Problems with reverse on VW Up ASG

My in-laws have a 63 reg VW Up ASG which has only done 6,600 miles. It had a software update about 9 months ago however, 6 months ago it developed a problem where reverse won't engage when cold. It takes...

How do I get my money back on a faulty second hand car?

I purchased a second hand Golf 1.4 FSI with 80,0022 miles on the clock for around £3000 in October. After driving it for around 600 miles it broke down. They have since diagnosed it as timing chain failure...

Volkswagen emissions scandal - early business lease termination

I'm a plumber and back in June 2014 I leased ( on a three year deal) a Touran through my business. It's fitted with the EA189. I'm thinking about approaching Volkswagen and just saying ' look, you fibbed...

Golf EGR valve replacement - link to Volkswagen emissions scandal?

The EGR valve needs replacing on my four year old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. This will cost over £1000. This model is one of those affected by the Volkswagen emission scandal. Given that the EGR system is...

Goodwill from Volkswagen regarding TSI engine problems

I have a 2010 Mark VI 1.4 TSI Golf. The engine fault light came on suddenly so I took it straight to a Volkswagen garage to be told it needed to strip engine down to check why no compression in chamber...