I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new?

I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height. I manage around 3000 miles each year. I can afford...

Can you recommend a non-diesel seven-seater?

I'm after a seven-seater - with only one of the rear rows of seats in use - which also provides good boot space. I have a budget of £16k and would prefer not to have a diesel. What would you recommend?

When should I change the cam belt on my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI?

I have just bought an immaculate, used Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE from a main dealer. The car is a 2017 model with 39,800 miles on the clock and a full dealer service record. Question: does this...

There's water leaking onto the rear door sills on both sides of my car. Where could the leak be?

I cleaned my 2015 Volkswagen Golf at the weekend and discovered water in the middle of the rear door sills on both sides of the car. I haven't noticed it before. I used a garden hose rather than a pressure...

How do you turn daytime running lights off completely?

How do you turn the daytime running lights on or off in my 2014 Volkswgen CC?

What do you think of the Volkswagen Up Beats?

Is the Volkswagen Up Beats a good car?

Can you recommend a small crossover for mostly local driving?

I've recently retired and want something smaller than my Mercedes C-Class. I'd like something similar in size to the original Toyota RAV4; a small, raised, 2WD or 4WD. But I do need comfort, in particular...

The gearbox system has failed in my newly-bought 2017 car. Is the dealer liable?

I need your advice, please. I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate 4 months ago from an independent dealer. The car had done 15,000 miles with an elderly lady and had been well maintained under the...

My car's brakes are badly rusted, can I get this fixed or do they need replacing?

I left my Volkswagen Jetta at a garage to be serviced and MOT'd. It's done 29,000 miles. They've come back saying, "there is 7mm remaining on front brake pads and discs badly rusted on inner surfaces,...

Should I get mud flaps fitted to my new car?

I've just bought a Volkswagen T-Cross. Are there any advantages to having mud flaps fitted? Thank you.