Why is VW charging £130 for TPMS on the new Tiguan when, by law, it should be standard?

I thought all new cars sold in the UK from November 2014 onwards had to be fitted as standard with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System under EU law. Can you explain therefore why Volkswagen UK is planning...

A new car for twins...

We are expecting twins later in the year and my 10 year old Golf GTI (which I cherish) won't cut the mustard. We live in London, with on street parking, and mileage is currently 7000 miles a year; as such...

Golf Mk 7 gearbox/transmission shudder

I understand there is a potential problem with the Golf Mk7 auto gearbox? My car shudders a bit as I pull away - is this curable?

Advice on buying a used automatic car

Hi John, Please can you help me point to the car that is economical in maintenance, pleasure in driving, comfort and has a good re-sale value. I'm looking for an Auto transmission car between the models...

Golf auto hill start difficulty

I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf auto and have trouble starting the car on hills. We never had this problem with our old 2006 Golf auto, is there a fault?

Is it possible to change the gearbox oil on a DSG?

Last week I asked my local Volkswagen dealer about changing the gearbox oil and filter on my 2011 Golf. However, I was told that it has a 'sealed for life system' and therefore does not need it and cannot...

Which diesel car should I buy?

I am looking to purchase a new vehicle and am aware of the potential problems with diesels. I do about 18,000 miles a year which comprises a daily commute of seven miles each way and several much longer...

Buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan - what should I look out for?

I am thinking of buying a used (2013) Volkswagen Tiguan with 58,000 miles on the clock. How reliable are these cars and what should I look out for when test driving?

contract hire paperwork invalid

I leased a contract hire VW Touareg (245hp) in October 2014. Long story short, it didn't steer in a straight line and VW finally replaced it in December 2015 with the new model (262hp). The new one has...

Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend?

I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda CX-5 for people similar to ourselves. Are there...