Extended warranties and dealer servicing - what's the law?

Volkswagen Approved Warranty (via Mondial Assistance(UK)) have informed me both during recent telecons and via email that the extended warranty they are offering to renew for my vehicle (first taken out...

Why is the Passat more expensive than the equivalent Octavia?

I've about £12k to spend on either an Octavia or Passat estate. Why is the Volkswagen more expensive. Is it just the badge?

What is this speed setting function on my Passat's cruise control?

I have recently purchased a May 2012 Passat Saloon (SE TDI 2.0 140PS) and I am generally very pleased with it. However, the cruise control seems to have an unusual malfunction that my Volkswagen dealer...

Why is my friend's Volkswagen Passat opening all its windows when left unattended?

My colleague has just purchased an ex-demonstrator 2012 Volkswagen Passat estate and he has had problems with the windows opening when the vehicle is parked overnight or left unattended. Any ideas?

Passat or Focus?

I'm considering a 2.0-litre TDI MK6 Passat (about 2-yrs old) and a 2012 Focus. (A) Does the Passat have quality issues that will prove costly and (B) Does the Focus have a poor economy as many reports...

No holes in warranty

As your readers seldom seem to send good news about Volkswagen, I thought you might be interested in my experience. I bought a new Passat Estate in 2004 and was disappointed to recently discover corrosion...

Looking for a comfortable saloon for long journeys

I have a six year old Subaru Forester and a 13 year old Volkswagen Passat saloon. I intend to keep the Subaru and change the Passat. Can you recommend a replacement car that would be good for long journeys?...

Can I recommend using winter tyres following plenty of experience in Sweden?

Your advice on winter tyres is 100 per cent. As a conservative Brit living in Sweden (-15C at the moment with snow every day) I drive a front wheel drive Passat daily 150km over every type of road imaginable,...

Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI

I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want something slightly larger. The Audi A3 appeals,...

Which automatic - the Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat?

I am thinking of buying either a Ford Mondeo or a Volkswagen Passat, preferably an automatic. Am I right in thinking that they both use a double clutch arrangement which is essentially electronically controlled?...