Birthday treat

I’ve just seen your comments in Sunday's paper about 2 year service intervals and related engine failures. I bought my Polo new in July 2006 and when it was a year old (following your advice of course)...

Towing infernal

I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and battery so think it is time to change. I have been...

Is 10/40w oil ok for my 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

I have got a 2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI 130bhp. The mechanic put 10/40w fully synthetic oil in it. Is this ok or should I change it?

What's making my Volkswagen Polo hesitate when pulling away?

My Volkswagen Polo 1.4SE automatic hesitates when pulling away from stationary. It feels like the electronics are confused. This also happened on my Audi TT with the DSG gearbox. My garage is unable to...

Why won't this car supermarket drop the price of its Volkswagen Passat Estate?

I'm looking at buying a Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI 59 plate with 5000 miles from a car supermarket. They've had it in stock for some 3-4 months now and haven't reduced the price, which is £14,600....

Why does my Volkswagen Polo's ABS light come on when I carry passengers in the back seats?

Can anyone throw any light on an annoying problem I'm having with my '51 Polo Match. It's a 3-door and it's usually just myself in the car, but I've noticed that whenever I fold the seat forward and have...

What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car?

My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these are similarly priced, however the Golf is more...

Does my Volkswagen Golf GT MkV need a cam belt change now, at 42,000 miles?

I bought a 2004 Volkswagen Golf GT MkV 2004 with 42,000 miles on the clock. Volkswagen advises a cam belt change at 65,000 miles or four years, whichever is earlier. This car is six years old and has no...

Which tyres will improve my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI's handling?

My Golf 1.4 TSI (09) is an excellent car, with only one flaw - the steering. Your website review identifies its lack of enthusiasm in turning corners and failure to track a straight line accurately. My...

Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look for economical, reliable and comfortable motoring....