High performance 4x4s - What's best?

It's time to change my eight year old Subaru Forester turbo. All I want is a small 4x4 SUV with manual gearbox and petrol engine. Like my present car, it should do 0-60 in under six seconds, but such cars...

Buying a new car - i30 or Golf?

I am about to buy a new car, but can’t choose between a pre-reg (14) 50 mile Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (110) SE Go 5dr for £15,495 or to pay the extra and purchase a brand new unregistered 1.6 TDI (105) Volkswagen...

Washer reservoir issue with Volkswagen Polo

The washer fluid reservoir in my 2007 Volkswagen Polo is leaking badly. The fluid steadily drips from under the reservoir when it is filled, causing the reservoir to empty very quickly. Is his a known...

Free insurance offer isn't what it seems

Volkswagen has refused to give me their one year free insurance on a new Up, which I am taking delivery of next week. The reason is due to a "knock for knock" accident in a supermarket car park two and...

Need a large car - what you do recommend?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist to the Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Exec Estate, Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCI Graphite Hatch and the Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel TechLine Estate. I spend most...

Big car service - what items should be replaced?

I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI. It has done 45,000 miles and is coming up for its next service. Can you tell me what big items will need replacing soon?

Buying a new Golf GTI - should I pay extra for the performance pack?

I've ordered a new Volkswagen Golf GTI, but didn't specify the performance pack as I didn't think it would be of much benefit in day to day driving. However I am now wondering if this option will improve...

Cam chain failure on Golf GTI

The tensioner on the cam chain of my 2009 Volkwagen Golf GTI have failed after 50,000 miles. The car has a full service history (on 10,000 miles/one year service intervals)and the dealer has quoted £1300...

Does the new Golf have a cam belt or cam chain?

I am buying a new Volkswagen Golf SV 1.4 petrol, with automatic gearbox. Does this engine have a cambelt or camchain?

Clutch Problem with Golf Estate

The clutch on my Volkswagen Golf Estate keeps sticking to the floor. The master cylinder has been replaced, but the problem persist. Any ideas?