Need an all-roader - which model do you recommend?

We want to change our Audi A4 All Road 2.0 TDI. Which would you suggest we replace it with? We quite like the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, SEAT Leon X-Perience and Subaru Outback. Are there any other makes/models...

Poor ride quiality on Volkswagen Gold - will new tyres solve the problem?

Recently, we bought a new Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT diesel, fitted with 225x40xR18 alloy wheels and tyres as standard. The ride is appalling. Could I ask you to suggest a decent tyre/wheel combination for...

Volkswagen Scirocco turbo failure

I have a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI BlueMotion. It broke down last week with plumes of white smoke coming from the exhaust. It was towed back to my local dealer and they tell me the turbo has failed....

Why is my new Volkswagen Passat so noisy?

A few months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Passat GT estate. The car drives well enough, but emits a loud drone on all but the smoothest of roads. It is on 18-inch alloys and the dealer cannot find any...

Will new tyres solve my Polo's uncomfortable ride?

I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI that is 12 months old. When I went for a test drive, prior to purchase, I complained that the ride was too hard. The dealer told me not to worry as there is a 'comfort...

Buying a used car - VW Golf or Honda Civic?

I currently have a three-door 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 diesel. It has a manual gearbox and has done around 180,000 miles, on the original clutch, flywheel, turbo etc. I am looking to replace it with a...

What's happening with the Volkswagen software update?

Having just had a long conversation with someone from within the VAG network regarding the emissions software update. I asked why nothing was apparently happening when the update program was supposed to...

Volkswagen Golf - Is it strong enough to tow a caravan?

I have recently bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG to tow my caravan. I was told that the car would be powerful enough to tow, but the mechatronic unit has just failed. Is this related to towing? I...

VW emissions scandal - Am I due compensation?

I have just received a letter from Volkswagen inviting me to make an appointment to have the software updated on my car to address the issue of the emissions scandal. Having just heard that it has agreed...

Volkswagen Tiguan - Which all season tyres are best?

I really like the New Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 diesel front-wheel drive DSG and may well order new soon. It comes with 19-inch wheels. What all seasons tyres would you recommend?