Is the Honda Accord or Volkswagen Passat more reliable?

Between the Volkswagen Passat and the Honda Accord, which parts are the most expensive and also which is best in terms of reliability and durability?

Why are my Volkswagen Passat's doors locking automatically?

I bought a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI DSG in July 2009. It had done 26,000 miles and is a great car, except for one fault that the Volkswagen dealer cannot fix. The car locks itself when it's not supposed...

Why won't this car supermarket drop the price of its Volkswagen Passat Estate?

I'm looking at buying a Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI 59 plate with 5000 miles from a car supermarket. They've had it in stock for some 3-4 months now and haven't reduced the price, which is £14,600....

Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look for economical, reliable and comfortable motoring....

Should I get a Vauxhall Insignia or Volkswagen Passat as a company car?

I have had a Mondeo Zetec Estate 2.0 for three years. It's done 90,000 miles and is never any trouble. The lease is up soon and my employer/lease firm has stopped us having Fords - shame. We have the choice...

Should the dealer repair my Volkswagen Passat's squeaky gear change?

I've got a very annoying squeak coming from the gearbox when I change gear on my 55-plate Volkswagen Passat Estate. I have taken it back to garage where I bought it from and they have rectified other minor...

Without hesitation

I noted your recent comment on the time lag with VW DSG gearboxes when starting at junctions. My three-year-old Passat 2.0TDi DSG suffers from this to such an extent I am considering changing it for a...

Please review your information on the Skoda Octavia TPI fuel pump issue.

I read the comments on the Skoda Octavia 2-litre TDI PD oil pumps with alarm. I then dug into the detail on the engines in the VAG manuals and spares catalogues that I have. It appears that the 2-litre...

Does my 2006 Volkswagen Passat need a timing belt replacement?

I have been told that my 2006 Volkswagen Passat - due for its annual service - will also need a timing/cam belt replacement, based on the age of the car and not miles covered (about 12,500). Would the...

Using premium fuel in my Volkswagen Passat has improved fuel economy and burns more cleanly.

For a while I had been sceptical about the benefits of using higher quality fuel opposed to cheaper supermarket grades. Now that I have been using Shell on a regular basis, it has cleaned the injectors...