Does my car need to be dealer serviced to maintain full service history and warranty?

I have a 2016 Audi A3 sportback S-line. Very pleased with it, but it's now due its first service. Do I need to go through Audi? I have an excellent local garage who will inevitably undercut the prices...

Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power?

Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside the fuel door there is a label that says use 95...

What four door saloon should I get to use as a taxi?

I want to buy a Skoda Octavia for a taxi. I'm looking at the DSG in the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI. Which would you recommend in terms of reliability as I would be covering in excess of 20,000 miles per year (mainly...

Am I safe to consider any of the VAG diesels on the used market?

I'm looking to replace my car with a used Estate/SUV and at the moment am discounting all VAG diesels because of the doubtful emissions fixes. Am I safe to consider any of the VAG diesels on the used market?

Should I get another diesel car?

I drive about 25,000 miles a year on motorways and country roads for my job and need a reasonable sized vehicle to carry equipment plus a 4x4 capability, as I spend a fair amount of time on muddy tracks...

Am I entitled to return my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI to the dealer after multiple faults occured?

I purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Bluemotion that had done 44,000 miles from a Volkswagen used car dealer. Within the first month, I noticed that the interior light and windscreen washer weren't...

Would changing the 17-inch wheels on my Skoda Octavia to 16-inch give a more comfortable ride?

I've been driving my 2013 Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 for five months. Everything about the car is fantastic apart from the ride. I suffer a bad back and this would be enough for me to trade-in for something...

What caused all four windows in my locked 2013 Skoda Octavia to open overnight?

I left the windows of my locked 2013 Skoda Octavia closed and in the morning all four windows were half open. What could cause this to happen?

Should the dealer who sold and serviced my Skoda Octavia have paid to replace the turbo in full?

My Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI had EPC fault showing. The Skoda dealer said the turbo had gone and would be about £1500 to replace. As the car was only 3.5 years old with 19,300 miles, Skoda agreed with dealer...

Just repaid the lease on our Skoda Octavia and it's now stopped working - can we get our money back?

My 2012 Skoda Octavia stopped working after 4 years of ownership from new. The dealer cannot work out the fault, we repaid the lease 5 days before the car stopped working. Any chance of getting money back...