I currently run a 2007 VW Touran diesel with 42,000 on the clock, which had some problems with the electronics, eventually sorted by the dealer under guarantee. I no longer need such a large car as it was bought because it had lots of space behind the back seat for my dog. I am looking for a smaller replacement, not too small as I am 6ft tall. I like the high seating position of the Touran, but would like a car 4/5 door rather than a MPV, the only one I can find seems to be the Golf Plus, possibly a Bluemotion version but your readers seem to be forever reporting faults with VWs. Could you recommend any alternatives? I would like to have the VW safety features of ESP and Traction Control, I would also be looking for low day-to-day running costs and reliability as I live in a remote area. I travel 10/12000miles yearly, mainly shortish journeys but occasional long trips to Somerset, so comfort would be a factor. Budget would be around £12,000 plus the Touran.