Should I worry about the DSG box on my 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

I've just purchased a 2007 Volkswagen Golf DSG. Should I worry about the DSG if the car has only covered 13,000 miles?

Is it worth getting an extended warranty?

MINI are quoting me one year's extended warranty, £425 including emergency service with £100 excess. My MINI Cooper is three years old with 12,757 miles on the clock. Is it worth it?

Do I have any recourse against Jaguar Land Rover for the EGR failure in my 2013 Evoque?

My 2013 Range Rover Evoque was in for a service a month ago. During the service they reported that there was a coolant leak. This was confirmed to be coming from the EGR cooler and this will require both...

What do you think of the Powershift auto gearbox in the Ford Kuga?

I'm thinking of buying a new Ford Kuga with the Powershift auto box, but have heard various adverse reports about reliability and performance of these boxes. I would be very grateful for your opinion.

Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4?

I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions filter 'fixed' in January by the dealer from...

What do you think of using waterless coolant?

I'm considering using the waterless coolant, as featured in the TR6 episode with Ed China, on my Jaguar E-Type Series 2. Also the ceramic coating on the exhaust manifold and a professional carbon clean....

Are dealers obliged to pay for repairs within the first three months of selling a car?

I bought an Alpha Romeo from a dealer in March. The wheel bearing and rear boot went within two weeks and now the turbo is faulty. I have a two year warranty but they are squirming about paying by trying...

Can I use an independent garage to service my car and maintain the manufacturer's warranty?

Can I use an independent garage to service my car and maintain the manufacturer's warranty?

Are broken coil springs a known issue on Mercedes-Benz?

My car is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 7G-Tronic automatic. It has covered 68,000 miles and has been well looked after and serviced regularly. I've had it two years and, after about three months, I found...

BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake

I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015, I used it on a long run but noticed an intermittent...