Volkswagen Golf - Is it strong enough to tow a caravan?

I have recently bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG to tow my caravan. I was told that the car would be powerful enough to tow, but the mechatronic unit has just failed. Is this related to towing? I...

Problems with service history

I have bought a used Ford Focus with a "Full dealership history" and indeed the service book is fully stamped up to 38k. At 37.5k the Powershift fluid should have been changed but the Ford garage who did...

Should I buy a used car with a DSG gearbox?

With the well publicised issues with DSG automatic gearboxes, is it even worth considering buying a second hand VW, Seat or Skoda? If yes what should I look for? Have most issues been solved? Is it worth...

Nissan Juke gearbox failure

I have a Nissan Juke 1.6 automatic. The vehicle has covered 31k mileage, but is five months outside the original three year warranty. Nissan have quoted me over £7000 for the replacement of the gearbox. I...

Is the dealer liable for my broken gearbox?

I bought an Audi A7 eight months ago from a BMW dealership. Last week the car developed gearbox problems I took the car to an Audi centre and was told that it has the wrong oil in the gearbox. The problem...

Drain and refill plugs for Espace auto gearbox

Do you know where the drain and refill plugs are for the 2005 Renault Espace automatic gearbox?

Buying a Skoda Superb - Manual or DSG gearbox?

I am thinking of buying a new/nearly new Skoda Superb petrol estate due to imminent retirement and a drop in annual mileage to 6000 a year. The reviews seem very positive and I am looking for a car with...

Replacement for Toyota Yaris automatic

I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the car soon. Is the more recent Yaris as good for reliability...

BMW X5 autto suffering from gear slippage

A year ago I purchased an approved 2012 BMW X5 (E70) from an approved dealer. The car was sold with a two year warranty. Last week, when accelerating, the automatic gearbox felt like the gearbox was slipping....

Tall driver in need of a small automatic car - what would you recommend?

I am after a small yet spacious automatic car for under £2900. I am 6ft 3in and only need this to get me to work and home which is at maximum 20 miles overall. Which car would you suggest I buy?