Winter wheels

I have a Golf Mk6 with 16-inch alloy wheels, size 205/55/R16. Can I fit 15-inch steel wheels with winter tyres (195/65/R15) on this car? Does this require a change to the DVLA registration document, or...

Changing tyres on a Polo BlueMotion

I wrote to you recently regarding low rolling resistance tyres fitted to the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion adversely affecting ride quality. I have now test driven this model and confirm this is the case....

Warped brakes on Polo

My daughter has just had her 10K service on her 1.2 TSI Polo with the Volkswagen dealer and she had reported a judder in the steering when braking at low speed. The service technician reported to her...

Polo chain cam failure

The Polo V (2009-) uses a cam chain which is now seeing more and more failures, and Volkswagen refuses to accept this is a quality problem, despite growing numbers. How do I go about making Volkswagen...

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...