What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf?

I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500 miles on the clock. I have been told the previous...

Which new car gives the best driving experience the new Golf Mk7 or the new Mazda3?

I am buying a new car - driving experience and fun are important (along with practicality). Which new car gives the best driving experience the new Golf Mk7 or the new Mazda3?

Buying a used car - what are my consumer rights?

A friend of mine bought a Volkswagen Tiguan about seven weeks ago. However, yesterday, the infotainment system started experiencing problems. Upon start-up, it would display the 'Welcome to Volkswagen'...

My new car is leaking fuel - can I reject it?

I collected my new Volkswagen Golf GTI a few days ago. However, on the way home, I noticed a smell of petrol and the fuel gauge was dropping at a rapid rate. Today, while driving down the motorway, I pulled...

What's the best estate for £4k?

I'm looking to replace my rather tired 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4 LX. I want something larger, like an estate, but only have £4000 to spend. I will be covering around 15,000 miles per year and (as a pro drummer)...

How long does it take to fit a new engine?

I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, which has done 34,000 miles. A few weeks ago the car developed a misfire and my local dealer charged eight hours at £80 per hour. The diagnosis is a cracked piston ring and...

Is the Volkswagen Passat CC any good?

I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Passat CC (2011) for about £14,000. I've noticed that Volkswagen do not build the model anymore, is it any good, and will it depreciate more because it's now an obsolete...

Teves Mk60 ABS/ESP problem

I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf V with the common Teves Mk60 ABS/ESP problem. The local dealer has identified that the unit needs to be replaced. I have read your forum and found that this has been a known...

Tiguan starting fault

Our Volkswagen Tiguan is just one year old and has 7000 miles on the clock. Recently, the engine would not start after being left overnight in the garage. The starter motor engaged then immediately disengaged...

Volkswagen Passat diesel experiencing clutch problems

My 2010 Volkswagen Passat diesel is experiencing some clutch problems. Driving at 30mph the clutch is fine, but when I accelerate up to 50mph the clutch pedal drops to the floor, leaving very little room...