What's causing my Volkswagen Passat to misfire?

My 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol has started misfiring and running poorly. Can you tell me why this is?

Buying an old diesel estate - which is best?

I am looking to buy old diesel estate, that’s around eight to ten years old. I know all will have some issues, but I'm on a tight budget. I have whittled my list down to a Volkswagen Passat 1.9, a Honda...

Stopping in traffic with a DSG 'box- should I put it in park or neutral?

I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG, but I have a few niggling issues with the car. What’s your recommendation when stationary at traffic lights or queuing? I am reluctant to sit with...

Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf?

I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate your advice in choosing a similar sized, fully...

Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid?

A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot space for a set of golf clubs and electric trolley....

Is my Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI likely to suffer from DSG problems?

I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I have just been on Twitter and a couple of forums and found out that problems are appearing in France and Denmark, and that Volkswagen have said DSG problems in Asia...

Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid?

A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly urban, miles I do each year. I have a budget...

Can you recommend an MPV for my friend who travels regularly to southern France?

I'd appreciate your advice about options a friend has when changing his car. He currently drives a 13-year-old Renault Grand Espace diesel with 150,000 miles on the clock. He has owned it from new and...

Which car would suit a pizza delivery driver?

I am driving a 2003 Toyota Yaris diesel. I deliver pizzas for a living and have covered 80,000 miles in the past three years without any problems. However, last week, the car started having EGR valve issues...

Are extended warranties worth the money?

Our Volkswagen CC is coming up to three years old and we are being offered an extended, comprehensive warranty by our local dealer for £290 a year or £31 per month. This seems too good to be true as Warranty...