I found that frozen moisture in the doors of my 1997 Golf was causing the battery to discharge.

Last winter I experienced flat batteries with identical symptoms to those experienced by ST, Eltham. I have a '97 Golf TDI, which I have had for nearly six years. During the very cold spell last year I...

Why is my Volvo S60's door lock sticking when I try to unlock the car?

My 2002 Volvo S60 2.0T was serviced by a Volvo dealership earlier this week and I asked them to look at the front passenger door, which will not open immediately on unlocking the car. There is a clicking...

What is causing a condensation problem in my 2001 SEAT Leon?

I am trying to sell a SEAT Leon 1.6S Petrol 2001Y with 68,000 miles on the clock. However, it seems to have a condensation problem, especially in the cold weather - the windscreen is running with water...

Is water ingress in the Volkswagen Passat a known problem?

I own a 2004 Volkswagen Passat Highline. Recently water has been ingressing the car and "ponding" in the passenger footwell behind the driver and occasionally in the driver footwell. My usual garage (not...

Is it common for the tailgate lock on the Volkswagen Touran to malfunction?

I am having trouble with the tailgate on my Volkswagen Touran. Once closed it unlocks and it won't completely lock home again, and you can hear the lock clicking and struggling to fully close the gate....

Why do the windows open automatically, after the car is locked, on Skoda Octavias?

The letter from KW, Harlow, about all the windows on his Skoda fully opening after he'd locked and left it struck a painful chord with me. I've had two Skoda Octavias, excellent cars in every other respect...

Why does my Volkswagen Transporter's DSG automatic gearbox lag before responding to the accelerator?

My new Volkswagen T5 Transporter 2.0TDI 140PS has a DSG gearbox with a hazard. After slowing down for a junction or roundabout there's several seconds pause before it will respond to the accelerator. You...

What's causing water to collect in my 1993 Audi 1.9TDI's rear passenger footwell?

I have a 1993 Audi 1.9TDI SE estate which I have had for 14 years. It's in very good condition and has done 104,500 miles. Three weeks ago I was emptying the car prior to taking it for its MOT and service,...

Why is water coming through my Volkswagen Golf's sunroof?

I have a P-reg 1997 Volkswagen Golf. The head lining and seat are wet and the footwell has a puddle in the passenger's side. I think its coming in through the sunroof. Do I need to replace the rubber or...

Why is my Volkswagen Golf's reversing light stuck on?

I have a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT and my reversing light is stuck on. What could be causing this?