Why is my Volkswagen Touran using so much oil?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 diesel with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been giving me some problems. A while ago it was emitting a strong oil smell, which turned out to be a split...

Why can't my local dealer fix my Passat CC's faulty screen wash pump?

My partner has a 2015 Passat CC which she bought almost 12 months ago with 2000 delivery miles. She has been very happy with the car until a few months ago the screen wash stopped working. She took it...

What's the best 1.0-litre hatchback?

I am considering a hatchback with a small petrol engine. Which one out of these would you say is the best on Motability? Audi A3 1.0 TFSi 115 SE, Peugeot 308 1.2 130 Active, Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSi 105,...

Need an upmarket estate with low running costs

I'm in the market for a decent quality estate that will give excellent fuel economy. Ideally, I'd like a diesel, as I travel over 15,000 miles a year. However, I also want low running costs and good reliability....

Should I replace my Golf GTi with an Audi S3?

I am tempted to replace my Golf GTI Performance manual with a new S3 S-Tronic. I added quite a lot of options to the Golf such as 19 alloys and DCC etc. So this time around I would really appreciate your...

Will Volkswagen 'defeat device' update cause MoT problems?

My 2012 VW Golf 2 litre diesel turbo has a 'defeat device'. I have noted in your forum that some Tiguan drivers with same engine have had impaired engine performance following software change to 'correct'...

Buying a used Touran, three questions...

1. How can I tell if a petrol Touran has the FSI engine when they're all debadged? (I hear this is the best engine to go for due to additional torque and MPG?). 2. I've read all the problems surrounding...

Which type of battery charger?

I have a VW Golf diesel that is used as a second car and only for long trips so hopefully avoiding DPF problems. I have been told that I cannot keep the battery charged using a conventional trickle charger...

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol - cam belt or chain?

My wife has had her 2011 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol since new. The local Volkswagen garage recommended a timing belt change, as the car is six years old (but has only done 25K miles). They quoted quite...

Should I buy Autoglym for my new Volkswagen Tiguan?

Should I buy Autoglym for my new Tiguan?