Volkswagen Caravelle engine fault - what are our rights?

Our vehicle is a Volkswagen Caravelle DSG with over 70,000 miles on the clock. The problem appears to be the EGR cooler corrodes internally, producing aluminium oxides, and this then passes into the intake...

Tiguan clutch failure after emissions 'fix' - are the two related?

The clutch has failed in my 2.0 litre diesel Volkswagen Tiguan. This actually happened while on my way home from repairing the emissions defeat device. Is this a complete coincidence or would they have...

How can I improve the reliability of my Skoda Superb DSG?

You have often commented in your column in The Telegraph on the pros and cons of the VAG DSG gear box. I have a 2012 Skoda Superb Estate which I have had remapped to give just over 200PS (and yes, my insurance...

Mazda 2 EAC warning - what does it mean?

My 1.4 diesel Mazda 2 (2006 model) lost power yesterday and displayed an EAC warning on the dashboard. I could only drive it home in first gear. What could the problem be?

Skoda Roomster with 160k on the clock - keep or sell?

I have owned my Skoda Roomster since 2010. It is powered by the 105PS 1.9-litre diesel engine. It is coming up to 160,000 miles on the clock. Do I just run it now until it gives up the ghost or sell now...

What's causing my Peugeot 206 to misfire?

My 2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 diesel has developed a misfire. I took it to my local garage, but they have not been able to find any fault as the diagnostics machine was unable to establish a connection. Do you...

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell?

In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching on the Cat (and many other parts) and now may...

What should I look out for when buying a used SEAT Ibiza?

I am thinking of buying a used (2008 model) SEAT Ibiza diesel However, it has 97,000 miles on the clock, is this too much? What typical faults with this car I should look out for?

Need an upmarket estate with low running costs

I'm in the market for a decent quality estate that will give excellent fuel economy. Ideally, I'd like a diesel, as I travel over 15,000 miles a year. However, I also want low running costs and good reliability....

What is a reasonable discount to expect on an ex-demo vehicle?

I'm looking to buy an ex-demo car. I've seen a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI Blue Drive Premium SE auto with seven-seats. The dealer is offering it at £32,500, an 18.7 per cent discount off the list price....