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I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense? I normally fill up with Shell diesel but I do...
I recently got another 3 points on my licence. I now have 9. I'm 27 with only 1 year of no claims. My current car is an Audi a4 1.9 TDI Avant (1999), which is great for fuel economy but I'm pretty sure...
We are looking to replace our 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol estate. Could you recommend a replacement secondhand car that is less thirsty, less gutless, more comfortable, and more fun to drive?...
The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an extra light came on saying take to garage! I couldn't...
My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised VW dealer (Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could...
We have had a 56 reg Passat TDI140 for 4 1/2 Years and it's always averaged 45-48 mpg winter/summer and alway run really well. There has just been a recall to replace the injectors and we now find that...
My 2008 VW Passat had a heater motor replaced by previous owner 2 years ago and now this has failed and VW say it is not covered under warranty, even though its just 2 years old. I believe this should...
We have a 56 reg Passat TDI 140. It's been a really good car for the four-plus years we have had it. Spending money on wear and tear is fine and the £1000 or so spent last year on a service, cambelt change,...
A reader mentioned that a new MoT test came into effect in January. Please tell me that this is not so. My daughter has a Volkswagen Passat that has nothing wrong with it apart from the ESP. We help her...
I have a 2007 Volkswagen Passat and have just had my third injector go in three years, is this right?
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