What is the best diesel option - Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta?

I'm looking for the best diesel option out of an 07/08 Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. Reliability and fuel economy are my most important considerations. What would you recommend?

Are diesel cars still a sound investment if they are being banned from places in the future?

With local authorities increasingly announcing plans to ban diesel engines from town centres from or before 2025 (however impractical this may sound), how can diesel now be a sound investment when buying...

Volvo XC90 - how can I prevent gearbox overheating when towing?

I have bought a 2007 Volvo XC90 Geartronic D5 and plan to use it to tow a caravan, with a maximum weight of 1545kg. Is it advisable to change the oil cooler to prevent gearbox overheating?

Which family car is best - V60, Passat or Leon?

If you had the choice between a Volvo V60 T3, Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI or a SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI (all 2013 models) which would you buy?

Can you recommend a family estate for under £15k?

We need to get a replacement for our 2006 Toyota Verso. We have a £15k budget and are looking for either an SUV or estate that will be cheap to tax, have lots of load lugging capability and be great on...

How much should I pay for a used Volvo S80?

How much does a 2007 Volvo S80 sell for these days?

Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know?

Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need to fit a gearbox air cooler and change the gearbox...

Car is wrongly listed on the insurance database - should I be worried?

I recently bought a used Volvo S60 R Design. The insurance database has it listed as an S60 R Design Premium, but it's just a standard R Design (with a couple of option packs) as confirmed by the Volvo...

Volvo used car warranty - what should and shouldn't be covered?

I have a Volvo XC90 and six months ago a failed engine mount was identified during a service and not replaced proactively. Then four months later, all mounts had to be replaced under the approved used...

Which car is best for comfort?

What's the most comfortable saloon/hatchback car in the 2/2.5 litre category, new or nearly new?