What do you think of Volkswagen's DSG gearbox and water-cooled turbocharger?

I have just ordered a Volkswagen Golf 1.4SE with the DSG gearbox. My reason is that, after test-driving most of the other manufacturers in this range, I feel this is the best car. However there are two...

When should I change the oil in my Volkswagen Golf?

I have been buying, at vast expense from my local garage, YACCO VX 2103 FAP 100 per cent synthetic 5W30. I have a Volkwagen Golf Diesel on a long life service regime, being serviced every two years. What...

Which mid-size estate?

I travel 12K miles per annum. Lots of short runs of less than 5 miles, a daily commute of 12 miles each way, with the odd 50 mile journey. Need to replace a 10 year old Honda Accord Estate 2.4 petrol auto....

Which convertible to replace our Hyundai i30?

I drive a Vauxhall Insignia Elite hatchback with leather upholstery, satnav and all the bells and whistles. Terrific car, I'm delighted with it. Currently, my wife drives a Hyundai i30 hatchback, which...

Why is Volkswagen's DSG so problematic?

I see so much about DSG issues that I have to add my two-penny worth. My family have owned three Volskwagens with DSGs: two Golfs and a Polo. They all had some jerkiness at times, but the last Golf was...

What is your opinion of Volkswagen's DSG automatic gearbox?

I am intending to place an order on Saturday for a Volkswagen 1.4 SE Golf with the DSG gearbox. After reading bad comments on this gearbox I am now unsure whether to proceed. Your comments would be appreciated.

Considering changing my '09 reg Jazz for similar but better ride.

Would the new VW Golf auto be an improved ride over my Jazz iShift?

Will a diesel Volkswagen Golf be more economical than the petrol version?

New Golf 1.4TSI petrol or new 1.6TDI diesel? I’ve done the maths. For both cars after three years at 8000 miles per year at urban mpg (43 petrol and 62 diesel) and local fuel prices I’ve calculated petrol...

Golf Estate or Hatchback?

Cannot make up our minds if to buy Volkswagen Golf Hatchabck and put on a roof rack and box for holidays and camping, or go straight for Golf Estate. Is the estate more expensive to run and what engine...

Which hatchback for rural use and occasional motorway journeys?

Which new or nearly new small/medium 5-door hatchback would you recommend, if use was principally local driving in a rural area with a few motorway journeys? Total mileage would be 10,000 a year. I'm tempted...