Volkswagen emissions scandal from an MoT tester's perspective - is this of interest?

I am an MoT tester and only this week I tested a 2010 Golf 2.0 TDI 2.0. When it came to the emissions test like nearly all Golf that are 2010 2011 2012 registered, it would not rev past 2500 revs even...

Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine failure

I bought a 59 reg VWGolf 1.4 TSI three years ago from my local dealer with 27000 miles on the clock. It has now done just 47000 and needs a new engine! It has been serviced by the dealership as per the...

Car could be written off - what do I do?

I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance company may write off the car. It is a Volkswagen...

Which used hatch should I get for £15k?

I need a used hatchback for up to £15,000 and have narrowed my choice down to the SEAT Leon, Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. I drive approx 25,000 miles per annum, 75% motorway 25% rural, and want something...

Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a timebomb?

A friend is looking to buy a circa 2009 Golf VI 1.4 TSI 122hp with 85,000 miles on the clock, full dealer history and apparently no cam chain issues. So from a distance all seems fine, but we know these...

DSG transmission judder - what is it?

My Volkswagen Golf has recently developed a slight judder when accelerating gently at low revs in low gears. The problem has been acknowledged by an accompanying franchise mechanic during the car's recent...

Buying a used car for £8k - Toyota or Volkswagen?

My budget is between £8000 to £11000. I drive 50 miles on the motorway everyday and really want a reliable car. I've shortlisted the following cars: Toyota Auris Diesel 1.4D-4D 2013 (Mileage 12K Oct 2013) Volkswagen...

Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG?

Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG?

My Volkswagen has suffered EGR failure

The EGR system has failed on my 2009 MK6 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi at 38,900 miles. It has been diagnosed by a Volkswagen dealer (Heritage) and they quoted £1387.80 to fix. The dealer contacted Volkswagen...

Volkswagen Golf needs a new engine after cam chain failure - what can I do?

My VW Golf mk 6 1.2tsi could not start last week The AA took it to my nearest VW dealer, Arnold Clark, Kilmarnock Rd Glasgow. They car is less than 4 yrs old, has a full service history and covered 46k...