Does the Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI use a timing chain or belt?

Please could you tell me if this car uses a chain or cam belt? If the latter, what is the recommended service interval?

Can I fit all-season and summer tyres to my car?

I have a 2015 Volkswagen CC fitted with four Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres (235 x 45 x R17). The front two tyres are at the legal limit and need replacing. The rear tyres still have about 4mm of tread remaining....

Cam belt replacement - age or mileage?

My Volkswagen Tiguan, owned from new, is almost five years old but has only covered 26,500 miles. Volkswagen say the cam belt should be replaced at five years or 100,000 miles but cannot tell me why the...

When should the cam belt be replaced on the T-Roc 1.0 TSI?

I am considering buying a second-hand Volkswagen T-Roc with the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol TSI engine. I am reading very conflicting reports regarding the cam belt. The vehicle manual states it...

What's the best small SUV auto?

I would be grateful for your up to date guidance on my next car, a small automatic, probably an SUV. I want a new car at a discount, at a price that I hope will not exceed £20k by too much. Apart from...

What was the original list price of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate?

Can you tell me what the original list price of the Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate was in 2018?

Does Volkswagen supply a spare wheel with the Up?

Does the latest VW Up get a spare wheel as standard?

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...