Does flushing oil help to decontaminate an engine when the oil is changed?

Yesterday my 2002 Volkswagen Polo petrol model, which has covered 75,000 miles, had its annual service, including a full oil change. Today, the oil looks much the same as it did yesterday - dirty and dark....

MOT emissions failure - how do I fix it?

My 2001 Polo just failed MOT on emissions, high on everything. The mechanic advised I should replace the manifold cat, the standard cat and the lambda sensors. Quote for parts alone is over £700. I'd like...

Small car for motorway commuting

I am a 24yr old female looking for a small used car, which I will drive 80 miles a day down the A14/A1 so it needs to be fuel efficient. My budget is £2,500 and I'm interested in VW Golf, Polo and Fiat...

VW Service Indicator

I have just had my Volkswagen Polo E serviced and I have been back at the garage twice because my service indicator comes on, indicating 600 miles countdown to the next service! Any ideas? My mechanic...

Starting problems with a Polo

I own a Volkswagen Polo Twist 1.2 3-cylinder. It has recently developed an intermittent starting problem. It doesn't matter whether the weather is warm or cold. Sometimes it starts straight away and...

Happy returns

May I celebrate my Polo 1.9D's tenth birthday by reporting 57,773 miles on 892 gallons, or 64.7 mpg, mainly on short journeys, travelling as fast as is legal or safe? There is a consistent 6mpg difference...

Oil for a Polo 2001?

I noticed my oil light go on so i bought castrol 10w40 part synth. Soon after my service warning sign comes on. Have i put the wrong oil in also if yes will this create problems or do i simply get a full...

How do I connect a factory CD player to my daughter's Volkswagen Polo?

My daughter's 2001 Volkswagen Polo has no CD player in it. I can acquire a factory CD player. Do I need a code for it or can I connect straight in the back of the existing radio and is it as simple as...

Why does my Volkswagen Polo's ABS light come on when I carry passengers in the back seats?

Can anyone throw any light on an annoying problem I'm having with my '51 Polo Match. It's a 3-door and it's usually just myself in the car, but I've noticed that whenever I fold the seat forward and have...

A Polo count-down

I am a 48-year-old single mother of 4 and have just qualified as a nurse. I have got a job as a community staff nurse, which involves a lot of travelling. My present car is a 2000X Polo (bought 2nd hand...