Buying a used car for £7k - Fiesta, Golf or Ibiza?

I have £6750 to £7500 spend on a used small car. I live in a rural hilly area and rarely venture onto a motorway. My mileage is about 10,000 a year. Which would you buy out of the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen...

Are plug-in hyrbids reliable?

I’m thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Golf GTE. The car will be used mostly locally, but include the occasional long journey. The car is fitted with 1.4 petrol engine and six-speed DSG gearbox. Is this...

Why is my Golf making a rattling noise?

I own a Golf Match 1.6fsi (2008) which has started to make a rattle noise when started on cold mornings. It goes on for at least three minutes and the rattle is heard when the revs drop. I know this...

Buying a new Golf SV - automatic or manual?

My wife and I are are looking to get a new car to replace our Peugeot 206 for our growing family. We have been looking around for a new car and in principle like the Volkswagen Golf SV 1.4 petrol automatic....

Should I swap winter tyres every 5000 miles?

I note that in the latest report on the Nokian winter tyres, it is recommended to swap tyres front to rear every 5000 miles for four-wheel drive cars. I have a Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion. would you recommend...

Successful rust claim on my Passat

After reading recent Q&As I contacted my local Volkswagen garage to make a claim for rust bubbling through on both front wing wheel arches. In the HJ advice column, this was reported to be very likely...

Does my Golf have an alignment problem?

My Volkswagen Golf has just had its major service done at an authorised dealer. However I now find that: a) The steering wheel is slightly to the left when I drive in a straight line b) If I keep the...

Three and a half year old car with dmf, clutch and gearbox damage - HELP!

We bought our August 2011 Passat in Feb 2013, second hand from available car. It was still under warranty and we took out an extra 2 year extended warranty. Within months the boot would not shut and...

Are used Volkswagen Polos reliable?

I need to replace my ageing Honda Concerto, because parts are now unobtainable. I am looking at a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE auto to replace it and have found one for £2000, which is close to the top end of...

What should I replace my Golf Plus with?

I am looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf Plus. Unfortunately it is no longer being made. Can you please recommend a suitable replacement that will give me the same upright driving position, size and...