Is my DSG gearbox going to become problematic?

I own a Volkswagen Golf SV with a DSG six-speed gearbox. I have seen your reports that there have been many problems with these boxes. My car is coming up to three years old and has only done 23000 miles....

Can you suggest an auto that offers a nice ride and decent boot space?

I'm looking for a very smooth ride and responsive acceleration. I've got £10,000 - £20,000 to spend on something automatic with a decent boot and five doors. I have a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 plate which...

Is there another Volkswagen Golf, like the Plus, that is easy to get in and out of?

My wife has replacement hips and when we bought our last car we opted for the Volkswagen Golf Plus because we find it easier to get in and out. I see that Volkswagen have dropped the Plus option now. Is...

Why does my Volkswagen Golf lose power when picking up from lower revs?

I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion with the 7 speed DSG gearbox. It suffers from loss of power when picking up from lower revs, such as entering/leaving roundabouts. The car almost dies and the...

What automatic Motability car would you recommend?

A family member has been awarded enhanced motability and would like some advice. They have chosen 4 automatic cars based on what they like (Ford Focus, Mazda 2, Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf), what...

Will Michelin Cross Climate tyres give a smoother ride in a Volkswagen Golf SV?

I am trying to reduce the discomfort of potholes in our Volkswagen Golf SV, fitted with 205/55 R16 Michelin Energy tyres. Michelin Cross Climates have been recommended but my tyre dealer says they will...

Is the Volkswagen dry clutch 7 speed DSG gearbox reliable now?

I have a 6 year old Skoda Roomster 1.2 TSI with the 7 speed DSG gearbox, which I like and has been reliable. I am aware of the conductive oil problem with this gearbox from reading your website. I now...

Volkswagen Golf has developed a gearbox squeal

I've had my Volkswagen Golf SV for 10 months from new and the DSG seven-speed automatic gearbox has developed a squeal when pulling away in a low gear. The problem only occurs when the engine/gearbox is...

Best car for easy assess?

My wife, a non-driver, is finding getting out of our 2009 Skoda Octavia VRS problematic. I need a model that she can be comfortable getting out on to pavements. What do you recommend?

Seat belt warning fault on Golf SV

I own a Volkswagen Golf SV, which suffers a fault with the seat belt warning system. The problems manifests with the warning sound pinging away intermittently. Recently, on a long journey, it went off...