Should I buy a used Passat?

I need a used car and would like a Volkswagen Passat. I've read the 1.9 TDI engine is more desirable than the 2.0 TDI. Can you confirm that this is the case and why please? I'm prepared to spend up to...

Why is my Passat emitting so much smoke?

I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel (2007). However, the car has started discharging smoke whenever it is stood idle for a couple of minutes. It also happens when towing a caravan and I get an exhaust warning...

I have a faulty turbo on my Passat - what can I do?

I have owned a Passat since new in 2009 and done 86k. The engine management system advises that the turbo is failing and it cuts out when accelerating uphill on the motorway. The garage says it is clogged...

Should I buy a used Passat?

I am interested in buying a 2009 Volkswagen Passat as a replacement for our Toyota RAV4 which has had its gearbox fail and is not financially worthwhile replacing. The mileage on the proposed car is...

Replacement for Passat diesel automatic?

We have had two Volkswagen Passat saloons and find that the 2.0-litre TDI combined with the DSG gearbox to be a good combination. In considering a replacement, it again must be automatic and possibly an...

Volkswagen Passat losing power

My Volkswagen Passat 1.8 petrol loses power gradually when driving from 70mph to 40mph. Sometimes it seems as if its being choked, while other times it drives fine. Any ideas?

Volkswagen Passat diesel - does it have any known issues?

I have been offered a 2010 Volkswagen Passat estate diesel, with 82,000 miles and full service history from a family member for £6000. Do these cars suffer from lots of problems?

Is it normal for my Volkswagen Passat to have needed two clutch pack replacements by 50,000 miles?

Regarding the email from KB of Sevenoaks, I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Passat CC DSG with 55,000 miles, and I have already had two clutch pack replacements to the DSG gearbox, following juddering...

Failed clutch - garage denies liability

My local garage fitted some new clutch parts to my Volkswagen Passat. However, after just four months, the clutch failed. The garage has told me it’s a warranty issue with the parts supplier and denies...

Extended warranty won't pay for heater failure - what can I do?

Six months ago I bought my old company car from the leasing firm - a Volkswagen Passat. The car is four years old and was sold with a two year extended warranty. Last week I took it for a service, but...