Volkswagen Polo windscreen washer not covered by warranty

I own a Volkswagen Polo, which is still under warranty with the manufacturer. However, the windscreen washer doesn’t work (reservoir is full) and the dealer says the warranty won’t pay because the pump...

Why is my Polo making a creaking noise?

My Volkswagen Polo has been making loud creaking noises from the suspension when braking or going over bumps or unsmooth acceleration. Is this a critical problem or one I can just out down to age/usual...

Volkswagen Touareg replacement - what should I buy?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5d SE manual with 140,000 miles, which I have owned from new. I am now looking for a replacement that will be capable on and off road and able to tow a horse box. I...

Is wax and polish bad for my new car?

I am about to take delivery of a new Volkswagen Golf Estate. You say not to polish a new car, but what is the difference between waxing and polishing? Surely if you apply wax you must polish it off?

Buying a used hatchback - what's best for a new driver?

I am 25 and I have recently (six months ago) passed my test. I am looking to purchase a used car and my budget is £2000-£4000. The car I learned to drive in was a Volkswagen Golf Mk V and I have had a...

Volkswagen Passat diesel - does it have any known issues?

I have been offered a 2010 Volkswagen Passat estate diesel, with 82,000 miles and full service history from a family member for £6000. Do these cars suffer from lots of problems?

Car delivered with suspension transit blocks still in place

My car was supplied with the front suspension transit blocks still in place. At the second service, they were spotted and removed. Up to that point, was the car safe and legal?

What's the best all-weather tyres for Volkswagen Touareg?

What are the best all weather tyres for a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg with tyre size 255/55R18 109V? Also, potholes are by the thousand around here on the secondary roads and my council refuses to meet any...

Drop in fuel consumption

My mother has owned a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI from new and has been very pleased with the car. However, a few weeks ago, she noticed a sudden drop in fuel efficiency (the car was doing around...

Which small reliable cars offer a good safety rating?

What other used models the same size as a Yaris, with a good safety rating are worth looking at? Or are they much of a muchness at this size car? We certainly don't want larger than Yaris size.