Which small manual car do you recommend for my mother?

My mother’s current car is a 14-year-old Mitsubishi Colt, which she has always been very satisfied with over the years, but it seems to be nearing its end. This is the shape of car she likes and the other...

Why are Volkswagen Beetles not imported into the UK in greater numbers?

Volkswagen has finally launched the 2012 Beetle, but it's limiting UK deliveries to 3000 this year, and is saying that the automatic version won't be available until next year. Searching the internet,...

Will the Volkswagen Take Up's belt-driven cam give long-term reliability?

I have ordered a new 1.0-litre basic Volkswagen 'Take Up'. My supplier advised that the camshaft is belt driven. My earlier history of cam belts that have failed before they reach the recommended mileage...

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

What do you think of the Toyota GT86?

Having owned a 2004 Toyota Celica for eight years, I am wondering whether to trade it in for the coupe GT86. What do you know about it? Alternately, the Urban Cruiser sounds a good bet, but I do prefer...

Can I have my Mk6 Golf fitted with a sunroof?

I would appreciate your opinion on having an aftermarket sunroof fitted to, say, a used Mk6 Golf. Is it wise? And would this be something for my Volkswagen dealer or an independent? Also the same question...

Remap or get rid?

I have been disappointed with the pull away performance of my Polo 1.6 TDI since day one and have stalled it more times than any other car in 45 years of driving. The throttle doesn't respond for the...

Buying a used car but my part-ex has been damaged

I made a verbal agreement with my local VW dealer to purchase a used Polo with mats and Autoglym included for free in the negotiation. He offered me £400 for my X reg Ford Fiesta which I told him had dodgy...

Passat fuel consumption - recall has improved fuel comsumption

We have had a 56 reg Passat TDI140 for 4 1/2 Years and it's always averaged 45-48 mpg winter/summer and alway run really well. There has just been a recall to replace the injectors and we now find that...

Replacing a Renault Scenic?

What do you suggest would be the best buy out of a Yeti or a Golf Plus?