Need to downsize from a 3 Series - what should we get?

We need to replace our 2005 BMW 320d, which we both enjoy driving, with its rapid acceleration. Ideally, we would like a used car with a little more headroom. However, we're now retired and do low mileage,...

Need a car that can fit 3 child seats

We need a medium sized car with enough width for three child seats in the back. We'd prefer an estate (not keen on MPV or 4x4s) but cannot find any cars that match our needs. Can you help?

Shoddy service from a dealer - what should I do?

Three months ago I purchased a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco with 45,000 miles on the clock. The car is a petrol mdoel and I bought it from a main dealer in Leeds. After a week of driving the car a variety...

Buying a used car - Insignia or Passat?

I have a 75 mile round trip commute so I'm looking for a large cruiser with a decent boot. I'm looking at used cars with 20-30k on the clock. The Vauxhall Insignia has caught my eye, mainly because it...

What's the wading depth for a plug-in hybrid?

I want to buy a plug-in hybrid, but am worried about the wading depth for such cars: eg Outlander, Golf & A3? I'm not planning on driving through flood water but have encountered 4-6 inches on the road...

Buying a new car - Skoda, SEAT or Volkwagen?

I am looking to buy a new car. I have narrowed down my choice to the Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. However, I believe that the 1.4 in each of these cars...

Are diesel cars a bad idea?

I live in London and have ordered a new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion, but am now worried that I have made a mistake. Transport for London and Boris Johnson want to penalise diesel drivers from 2020 onwards...

Feeling ill whilst driving - is my car emitting dangerous fumes?

I am driving a 2011 Volkswagen Passat (company car) with 50,000 miles on the clock. I've had it for sometime and felt ill. My other half told me it was smelling of diesel fumes and that's why I was feeling...

Intermittent rattle from engine

My 11 month old Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 DSG has for several months had an intermittent rattle from the engine. It is more audible from the passenger side but this may be due to the sound bouncing back of...

Volkswagen Passat - timing belt or chain?

I own a volkswagen Passat 2.0 diesel, registered in 2012. Can you tell me if this vehicle has got a timing belt or a chain? I also would like to know at how many miles I have to consider changing it?