What mid-range estate car do you suggest?

I drive a 2002 VW Golf Estate 130 bhp TDI which passed its MoT last month, but I will be looking for a to replace it with a similar-sized car in the next year or two as it has done almost 300k miles. I...

When should I change the cambelt on a VW 1.5 TSI engine?

We own a VW Golf Mk7 1.5 TSI 2020. Please can you tell me how often the cambelt should be changed? I have had a bewildering array of answers to this from every 4 years/40K miles to never.

Is a VW Golf worth the additional cost?

I currently own a 2010 1.4 Golf MK6 hatch which has been excellent throughout my 11 years of ownership. The kids have grown and fully loaded trips to and from university suggest an upgrade to an estate...

Will cylinder deactivation cause my engine long-term damage?

My wife has a VW Golf which goes into Eco mode and runs on two cylinders for better economy. My problem is that in Eco mode i can hear the engine note change and feel extra vibration. I do not doubt we...

Why are there so many delays on new car orders?

I ordered a new VW Golf PHEV in March 2022 with VW saying it would take 8 to 12 months. 16 months later we still have no build date for the car, do they want us to cancel the order because the cars have...

The battery in my key keeps draining, what could the problem be?

My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still happening and the batteries were replaced 3 weeks...

I'm looking to replace my Hyundai Ioniq with another PHEV, what should I choose?

I currently have a Hyundai Ioniq PHEV that I plan to replace this August with a new PHEV. The Ioniq PHEV is no longer produced - what would you recommend about the same size?

Can you recommend a car for an older passenger with arthritis?

My husband has arthritis and early Parkinsons, so we need to move from a low convertible to a sensible and safe car with comfort features. We need high adjustable seats, an automatic gearbox, petrol and...

How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars?

My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per year, mainly short local trips plus three trips...

Are there still issues with Volkswagen 1.5 TSI engines?

I am considering a new Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI. Can can you tell me if there are still issues with this engine. There were reports of the car "kangarooing" and a number of complaints, as I recall, but...