Best compact executive car?

I have just retired and would like your advice please on the best value for money small executive car. As I would only consider a petrol engine your view on the best engine and gearbox would be appreciated...

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...

Buying a new hatchback - A3 or Golf?

I am retiring soon and want to buy a new hatchback with five-doors, a petrol engine and manual gearbox. I quite like the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf. Is the Golf due a mild update in October 2016 and has...

12 month old Audi A3 has cracked tyres

I have an Audi A3 which was bought new in August 2015 and has approximately 7000 miles on the clock. The tyres are Dunlop Sport Maxx and I recently had a slow puncture from a nail. I had the puncture...

What's the best hatchback with a petrol engine?

I have an Audi A3 diesel (which I have been very happy with) and am looking to replace it with a new car later year. Is the government going to discriminate against diesel engines? Most small five-door...

Advice on buying a used automatic car

Hi John, Please can you help me point to the car that is economical in maintenance, pleasure in driving, comfort and has a good re-sale value. I'm looking for an Auto transmission car between the models...

Do the Audi A3 diesels require Adblue?

I'm thinking about buying a new Audi A3 Sportback TDI. Not yet decided if it will be the 1.6TDI or 2.0TDI. Do either of these engines require the uses of AdBlue? Are there any reliability issues associated...

Cross climate tyres and insurance

With the winter fast approaching I'm thinking of fitting Michelin Cross Climate Tyres to my A3 as soon as the existing tyres wear out, which will be soon. However the Michelin Website indicates 225/45...

Loss of credibility with Audi

Having bought a 2012 Audi 1.4 TFSI from a main dealer just over two years ago should I be worried about it holding value when I come to change the vehicle in view of the recent scandal at VWG?

Buying new small family car?

I am looking at buying a new car either the A3 or Mazda 3 which would you recommend overall has a package eg. reliability, Longevity , comfort, Appearance and resale value , running costs?