i30 or used Golf?

I am weighing up whether to buy a 2nd hand (upto 2 year old) Golf 140 GT TDi (maybe Bluemotion Tech) or a new i30 1.6D 126hp Bluedrive (through Drive the deal, so both a similar price). I do 20k miles...

Problems with a second hand Golf DSG

I have recently bought a second hand Golf with full VW history and have had nothing but problems. First of all, I have experienced juddering from the auto gearbox. VW carried out tests and determined...

Bought a car with the engine not as advertised

I bought a used Volkswagen Golf 170 GTD from a large car dealership for £16,000, borrowing £10,000 from dealership finance. Ten months later it broke down and was being repaired by an approved Volkswagen...

Buying a second hand mid-sized hatchback

I currently run a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design with 61k miles. My daily commute has increased from 16 miles to 50 miles - mainly motorway. I'm looking for larger (Astra/Focus size) used vehicle with...

Why do my Golf's windows open when parked in the rain?

I have a 2009 Golf 1.4 TSI SE which is still under warranty. Last night we had very high winds and heavy rain and, when I looked this morning, all four windows of my car were open at the same level and...

When do I change the oil in my Golf?

I have a Volkswagen Golf Match Bluemotion, bought new last August. It has now done 5000 Miles and the service is not due for another 5000 miles or 5 months. Would it be a benefit to a new(ish) engine...

Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations?

I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need to exchange the Micra for something more comfortable...

Which TSI engine will be the most efficient?

I want a Golf hatch, and can't pick between the 85PS 1.2, the 105PS 1.2 and the 122PS 1.4. If I drove each car equally gently; could I expect to approach the 1.2 TSI 85 PS fuel economy with the more powerful...

My 2010 Golf is 'pinking' and Volkswagen is being slow at addressing the problem - what can I do?

I have a 2010 Golf Estate 1.6 TDI 105 with 26,000 miles on the clock from new. Last winter, when cold at around 1800rpm it sounded like an old type diesel when cold, yet fine when warm. In February, the...

Advice on Golf 1.4 TSI 122 / 160PS - can you help?

I would like to know whether Golf the 1.4 TSI engines is a sound investment as a second hand purchase? They have relatively low second hand costs, but being turbo and supercharged is the engine unlikely...