What's classified as wear and tear?

My 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI has just cost £1798 to get the clutch rebuilt and the flywheel replaced after the slave cylinder exploded and contaminated the clutch. My local dealer terms this as...

Volkswagen Scirocco gearbox failure

The gearbox on my Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 diesel failed at high speed on a motorway, with the wheels locking solid. A frightening experience. Gearbox is shot and my local dealer wants more than £3500...

What's the battery life of a plug-in hybrid?

I am thinking of buying a plug-in hybrid. I quite like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Volkswagen Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. What do you know about battery longevity in these cars?

Which performance Golf is best?

I am struggling to decide which quick Volkswagen Golf to buy. Unusually, the diesel-engined GTD costs £500 less than the admittedly quicker and probably sharper GTI. On the other hand, the GTD is a lot...

14 plate 100k Golf GTi Performance Pack.

I have the option to buy a 100k miles 2014 Golf GTi Performance Pack. I know the driver, it's been used for long distance commutes and serviced by VW (long life). Planning to keep it for 2 years, what...

Which hothatch is best?

Thirty five years ago I owned a lovely Golf GTI Mk 1, I would like to experience again the thrill of owning and driving a small, grippy and nippy car in the form of a new five-door performance hatch. I...

Volkswagen Scirocco clutch release bearing problem

Recently purchased a 2010 Scirocco GT, its a manual with the 210bhp 2.0 TSI chain driven engine. Whilst reversing up an inclined driveway there was a howling noise, at first suspected brake pads but did...

Need a seven-seater with good fuel economy

I am launching a private hire taxi firm and want to buy a seven-seater. I am in the budget between £30,000 - £35,000 and will be doing an annual mileage greater then 25,000 miles. I am looking for a car...

How reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. The car was built in 2010. Is this a reliable car?

Oil pressure light in an older Passat?

I keep getting a "Stop Engine - Low Oil Pressure" message in my 2002 Volkswaegn Passat GLX V6. The oil levels are correct, is it faulty? Can I reset it somehow?