Choice between 3 preferred cars?

I want to buy a replacement for a 52 plate Volkswagen Passat. Petrol only due to low annual mileage. Narrowed down to 3 choices: new 5 door manual Golf GTI (£25.5K), new Octavia vRS Estate (£23.5K), or...

Power steering failure on Polo

The power steering failed on my 2013 Polo BlueGT for the first time in December 2014. The dealer changed the pump with integrated control unit and all seemed well. July 2015 the system failed again, but...

Comparison between Mondeo and Passat?

I am contemplating changing from a 7 year period of owning Passats (present 55 plate 2.0 TDI SE) to a Ford Mondeo. What 58 - 59 plate models would you recommend as an alternative and what features would...

What is best to clean a headlight cover with?

Our Volkswagen Golf is eight years old and the headlight plastic covers have got very cloudy and unclear. I think it might be oxidisation on the surface. What is the best stuff to use to get them clear...

Comparing electric cars range

Electric cars are slowly gaining acceptance, but is there a simple method of comparing range and performance? Looking at each model in turn is very tedious. I drive a Vauxhall Ampera which consistently...

Delay to new Golf delivery

My new vehicle was due to be delivered late July. Delivery has been delayed and will now be mid August. Should I wait to register from 1st September or accept it on arrival? Is there a down side to accepting...

Car could be written off - what do I do?

I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance company may write off the car. It is a Volkswagen...

Luxury diesel coupe or saloon for up to £10k?

I am English, retired and living in France. I have a Corolla Verso for lugging stuff about and dogs. The price of diesel here makes that the choice - we are looking for a classy, long distance cruiser...

Volkswagen Polo low rolling resistance tyres

I am considering a new Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion for my next car, but am concerned that the low rolling resistance tyres fitted would spoil the usually good polo ride quality. Information on the internet...

Diesel car for commuting?

I would like to buy a second hand car. I thought of getting a Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI. I want to use this car mainly for commuting to work (aprox 10 miles from my home), but will use it for traveling, sight seeing...