Buying a used Audi A3 - which engine is best?

I am well aware of the problems of certain Volkswagen engines, but I like the old A3 5 door body shape as visibility out is good. Which is the best, most reliable and quietest diesel engine in the range...

VW Emissions Modification failure ruined car - what next?

As other posts my 2012 Tiguan modification has failed leaving me with a noisy unresponsive machine completely at odds with the driving experienced prior to modification, The car was returned to Dealer...

Volkswagen emission recall problem - this is my experience...

Following the report from your reader in your latest e-mail, you may be interested in my recent experience with my Tiguan diesel (2013 model) It recently went to the main dealer to have the software update...

Volkswagen emissions fix has affected my car

I had the 'fix' last month but since then there's a horrible rattle in engine when it's changing up between 2 and 4. Volkswagen say I need to pay for a diagnostic test and if it shows that it is due to...

Emissions Scandal engine update - can I refuse it?

I own a diesel Audi A6 that has been affected by the Emissions Scandal. I get the car serviced later this year I would ideally like to use the main dealer, however I now wish to avoid the risk of them...

What's happening with the Volkswagen software update?

Having just had a long conversation with someone from within the VAG network regarding the emissions software update. I asked why nothing was apparently happening when the update program was supposed to...

VW emissions scandal - Am I due compensation?

I have just received a letter from Volkswagen inviting me to make an appointment to have the software updated on my car to address the issue of the emissions scandal. Having just heard that it has agreed...

Has my Golf's value been affected by the emissions scandal?

Ten months ago I bought a 2013 Golf 1.6 105PS TDI. It's not affected by the emissions scandal, but I've decided it's not really the car for me. However upon trying to sell it or trade-in the value has...

Volkswagen emissions scandal - early business lease termination

I'm a plumber and back in June 2014 I leased ( on a three year deal) a Touran through my business. It's fitted with the EA189. I'm thinking about approaching Volkswagen and just saying ' look, you fibbed...

Golf EGR valve replacement - link to Volkswagen emissions scandal?

The EGR valve needs replacing on my four year old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. This will cost over £1000. This model is one of those affected by the Volkswagen emission scandal. Given that the EGR system is...