New car extended warranty - what do you suggest?

I have recently ordered VW Golf 1.4TSI Match through drivethedeal, I have been inspired through your forum and everything till now went fine. I am thinking of keeping the car more than five years, I have...

BMW X3 or VW Toureg for long distance driving?

We'd like to buy either a Volkswagen Touareg Auto Altitude or a new style BMW X3 Auto, the latter looking to be cheaper to run. Have you any opinions on these two vehicles please? We are looking for a...

Dissatisfied with Polo Bluetooth system

Ordered new Polo. Told it had Bluetooth. On delivery saw that it did but it's a "stick on" on top of the dash with a wire running to back of dashboard. Had to have car on the road so took delivery & complained...

Buying a medium-sized 4-door saloon, petrol auto transmission. Is there such a thing?

I want to downsize from an "executive saloon" to a new 4-door saloon, petrol, automatic, similar trim: leathers, electrically adjustable seats, seat memory, cruise control, etc. I cannot find such a car:...

VW Tiguan - is it a four-wheel drive?

Are all Tiguans four-wheel drive? Is a 140 ps TDi Bluemotion Oct 2010 Mk1 two or four-wheel drive? Advertised as 4x4 by dealer, but buyer not sure.

Volkswagen Golf handbrake failure

My daughter bought a Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 manual from a Volkswagen dealer with a one year parts guarantee. Shortly afterwards the handbrake failed while the car was parked and it rolled back into a...

Buying a high Mileage car?

I am thinking of buying a VW Golf or Audi A3. I dont want to spend more than £4K. Would a car with over 100k miles be a sound investment?

Airbag failure while on MOT retest

I bought my Passat (2004) in for an MOT retest on Saturday morning at 11am to a garage and they had my car until I called at 16:45. On first starting my car, a warning message came up on the dashboard...

Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?

I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and...

Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend?

I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model is a Take Up with the petrol 60PS engine.