Looking for a new car similar to an Audi A3

I am looking to trade in my ix35 4wd for a smaller estate. The A3 Sportback has my wifes vote but are there any better alternatives. It would be a diesel with similar boot space and economy. Running costs...

Second hand car for £8k

My wife and I are downsizing from a Volkswagen Transporter to something more practical. We have a budget of about £8,000, and would like a large, fuel efficient hatchback which will retain its value, as...

Should I buy a Ford Focus instead of an Audi A1?

Thank you for your prompt reply regarding the Audi A1 1.2 T SE. As I explained I have always bought Ford and, in view of what you say regarding the A1 and Polo, perhaps I should reconsider and revert to...

Buying reliable convertible - what would you recommend?

I bought an Audi TTS roadster 2 years ago to replace my wife's MR2 and as a 'fun' car for me. Unfortunately my wife has not taken to the Audi. I think its time to consider an alternative. I reckon its...

Correct oil for Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

I need to buy oil to top up my 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI S line. The handbook is confusing, as it seems that I need a different grade of oil if my car has a DPF, but there is no explanation as to whether...

Audi A3 value

Her indoors wants to change our 2003 A3 TDI Quattro for either an Audi A4 Avant, Volkswagen Tiguan or a Golf Estate. Please can you let us know how much we would expect for trade in on our Audi? It has...

Driver information screen on Audi A3

I have just bought a A3 sportback 2.0 TDI SE S Tiptronic 2007. The Audi dealer that sold it to me said it had full driver information screen but it hasn't & has no controls on end of wiper arm. Should...

When will there be a new shape Audi TT?

The last three cars I have bought were superceded within 2 months with either a new model or variant. Each time I ask the dealer pre-buying if there is a new model due any time soon, and of course they...

Which luxury sedan should I pick?

I am planning to buy my sixth car, which must be a premium sedan. I have shortlisted the F10 BMW 530d, W212 Mercedes-Benz E350CDI, new Jaguar XF diesel S and Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro. My priorities are...

My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it?

I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November I drove my car from cold about a mile and went shopping....