Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI or other?

My daughter wants a secondhand car. Her budget is £7000 and she set her heart on a Volkswagen Golf. She is a keen road cyclist so would like to put her bike in back. I have read some mixed reviews on Golf...

Volkswagen DSG problems

Are there any issues with the DSG gearbox on these cars - 2014 and 2015 models only? I recall often reading about VW DSG issues on the HJ pages but not sure when, which model, and whether they're still...

Buying a crossover- which car has the best longevity?

My preference is to buy a new/newish crossover style car and I like the Nissan Qashqai, but i have been advised that being a Nissan, it will run into problems and be expensive in it's latter years/ not...

Land Rover Evoque tyre choice advice

I am about to order a land rover evoque. I can choose the tyres. It comes with 17-inch, 18-inch, 19-inch or 20-inch tyres. Which would be the best all weather tyres to choose?

DPF on a Skoda 1.9 TDI

I am thinking of buying a 60 plate Skoda 1.9 TDI PD and can't get a definitive answer to the question of does this engine have a DPF fitted. I've asked a similar question before but based on the garages...

Diesel engine for L3H2 van - should get euro 6 compliant engine?

We are buying a L3H2 size van for conversion before Sept 2015. Should we go for a Euro 6 compliant engine as this restricts the range of models available? Are there any engines in new vans available...

Buying a Polo DSG

I am planning to change my existing Polo for the new 1.2 TSE SE with dreaded DSG. Have you have you had any reports of problems with the DSG on this model? Also some reviews are saying ride is not as good...

Which car to replace an MX-5?

I've had a MX5 2.0 Coupe Cabrio Sport from new - it's now eight years old, and has done about 58k miles. It's never let me down - has always been reliable and I've loved it. However, I fancy a change,...

Relacing a Volvo V70 - Recommendations?

I need to replace my trusty and faithful, (had it for 12 years) Volvo 2000, V70 2.5D SE with something equivalent - recommendations please. What are your thoughts about current Volvo V70's.Can spend...

Heavy steering on a Honda Jazz

I have the option to buy a Honda Jazz (2002-2008) 1.4 CVT-7 and have had a 40 minute test drive but by the end of it, my arms felt like I had been lifting weights. I have never had this before,and I've...