I'd like an economical, 'green' car for a 160-mile commute - what should I buy?

I'm looking at buying an economical and 'green' car but I'm clueless. I'll be doing almost all motorway driving, so I'm not sure I'd get the benefits of a hybrid when doing a 160-mile round commute every...

Can you recommend winter tyres for my Audi Allroad?

You have often advocated switching to winter tyres over the winter. I live in a remote area and frequently have to contend with deep snow and mud. My 2006 Audi Allroad is ideal, except it would benefit...

Which would you select from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Volvo C30 2.0d and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI GT?

I am looking at buying a used car for £10,000-£11.500. My criteria is that the fuel economy is fairly good, it is comfortable (due to longish journeys for work), it has three doors and that it has a little...

Does my new Audi A4 Avant's climate control require any maintenance?

I'm just in the process of purchasing an Audi A4 Avant with climate control, the first time I've had any sort of air con in a car. Do I need to do anything special to keep the system up and running in...

Which car models are available with DSG transmission?

I am fairly sure you listed a number of makes/models with DSG transmission options in a relatively recent reply in the Daily Telegraph. I failed to make a note of these and now, of course, I'm thinking...

How can I stop a blown fog light warning showing on my Audi A3's dash?

I have a 2004 A3 3.2 Quattro which has developed a fault which is really bugging me. My rear light cluster lens was slightly cracked and had let in some water and so I removed the cluster to seal the lens...

Do you think Audi will contribute to the cost of a new dual mass flywheel and clutch in my A3?

My wife bought an 2.0 TDI Audi A3 in 2005 and had a dual mass flywheel replaced under warranty after 36,000 miles in 2007. It's now out of warranty, has done 76,000 miles and needs a second DMF. Do you...

Is this part-exchange of my Audi A4 Avant for a TT a good deal?

I am considering buying a new Audi TT from my local main dealer. The deal on offer is: Purchase new Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi Quattro Sport S Tronic. List price £29,420, options: Metallic paint £500, Bluetooth...

Which is more reliable - the 2005-on Honda Civic or Audi A4?

I need a reliable diesel to replace my Vectra which is starting to become costly at just 85,000 miles. I had similar reliability issues with my 2002 Mondeo some years back at around 90,000 miles. I am...

Should my new Audi A4 be using oil at just 1850 miles?

I recently purchased a new Audi A4 SE TFSI (petrol) which, after 1850 miles, gave a warning to top up the oil, and needed .75 litres. Having spoken to the Audi dealer they advised that this was normal...