My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car?

I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset the service interval in the Golf computer. The...

Do I need to get my car serviced even thouhg it's only done 1,500 miles in the last year?

My car was last serviced in February 2022 (Full Service) and since then I have done just 1500 miles. Your opinion: do I really need to have a small service / oil change service every 12 months as VW keep...

Has Volkswagen's cambelt change interval changed?

My local dealer claimed the policy was changed a few weeks ago to 100,000 miles without a time limit. The vw website is vague suggesting 4-5 years but check model yet there is no way on the website to...

Why has the Volkswagen 1.5 TSI timing belt interval changed?

I own a VW Passat GT 2018 plate with the 1.5 TSI engine, it has 28,500 miles on the clock and is in lovely condition. All services are done at that dealer and is due its 5th year service and MOT soon....

What cars have the cheapest insurance for a young driver?

Which would be the best used car for under £2k for a young driver to insure? I've looked at some 1.0L engines but some are over £3k for insurance and some are under £2k. Does it not just go on the engine...

Are Volkswagen infotainment failures common?

Our VW Golf Mark 7 infotainment system is completely dead. VW have charged us for diagnostics and say the unit needs to be replaced. They initially quoted £2700 though this has since been reduced to £2300....

Which would be the most suitable car warranty to cover a 2014 Volkswagen Passat with 87,000 miles?

Can you advise me on the most suitable car warranty that would give me peace of mind for about three years (or longer) - if required and available? The car I am looking at is a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Blue...

Can I drive my Tiguan in two-wheel-drive for better fuel economy?

Can a VW Tiguan 4 Motion be switched to driving in 2WD mode? If yes, will the fuel economy improve?

What's the best seven seat MPV?

I’ve had a Vauxhall Zafira for a long while. What is the best petrol 7-seater MPV at present please?

Can you recommend a small narrow car?

I wish to buy a new car soon. I'd buy a new Nissan Micra if they were still made, or a Skoda Fabia if there wasn't a 22 week wait. Please identify for me some smallish 4/5 door petrol cars, not automatic,...