Buying a new Golf GTI - should I pay extra for the performance pack?

I've ordered a new Volkswagen Golf GTI, but didn't specify the performance pack as I didn't think it would be of much benefit in day to day driving. However I am now wondering if this option will improve...

Golf GTI or BMW Coupe 320D?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my choice to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW 3 Series. I do 12,000 miles a year, which includes a daily commute of 40 miles to London. Given the choice, which...

Suspension noises - is it a 'characteristic' of the Volkswagen Golf GTi?

I have purchased a brand new Mk7 Golf GTI (Sept 2013). All fine except the suspension creaks and groans at low speed (<20mph) over uneven surfaces, speed bumps etc. Sounds as if the car is 10+ years old...

Audi A7 or Golf GTI?

I am in the market for an up market executive car. I really like the Audi A7 and used values for low mileage example are within our £35,000 budget. The big "but" is that it would mean diesel. We do under...

Will a Volkswagen Golf GT ride better on 17-inch wheels than 18-inch?

I am speccing a Volkswagen Golf GT for my wife. It looks nicer with 18-inch wheels, but will it be appreciably more comfortable on the standard 17-inch?

Which executive car for low running costs?

I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New IS250 Lexus (new order) New Golf GTi (manual not...

Is colour really linked to depreciation?

Thinking about the new Golf GTI and the imminent S3. In the light of the CAP report that white cars have recently realised up to 6% more than average at resale after 3 years, does your experience reflect...

My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help?

An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened but the brakes were unable to hold the car and...