Horsework - we need an estate for golf and horses

Having driven a good workhorse for the last seven years, a Vauxhall Astra Estate, I am now in a position to buy a new car for the first time in my life, at age 73 years. I am looking for a stylish, reliable,...

I'd like a Volkswagen Golf but should I consider a Polo?

I have read that the new Volkswagen Polo is not a lot smaller than the Golf, but a fair bit cheaper. I was considering a Golf, but this buyer's guide recommends that I take a look at the Polo as well....

Sensory perception

You have highlighted a problem with Teves ABS/ESP modules, especially in VAG cars many times. Are you able to confirm that this warning does not apply to brand new production of the Golf or Polo as I am...

I'm thinking about a SEAT Leon SE for comfort and a quality interior - should I consider anything else?

I have driven a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L and a Volvo S40 1.8 L, and love the drive, comfort, and solid interior in addition to their reliability. I now need a new car. I have a budget of £14,000 and am interested...

When is an all-new Skoda Octavia likely to be announced?

I'm trying to find out when the Skoda Octavia will be replaced. I know it was facelifted, which suggests a new model is in the pipeline. Can you help? Would you choose the 1.6 or 2.0 diesel? The book suggests...

Which model of Volkswagen Golf should I buy for 13,000 miles a year?

I want a perky Volkswagen Golf to drive that is fairly economical. I intend to keep the car, so am thinking about a diesel engine. I do quite a high mileage, about 13,000 per year. There are quite a lot...

Can anything be done to make the 59-plate Volkswagen Golf GTD seats more comfortable?

I'm in the fortunate position of being offered a Volkswagen Golf GTD (59 plate) as an upgrade company car to the MINI Cooper S that I currently drive, as the MINI has been fragile and back to the dealer...

Miles per gullible

I have a Skoda Octavia 2.0TDI DSG bought new in 2005. Fault-free so far but a bit too noisy - especially road roar at speed and engine noise in town. I am thinking of changing and want a Golf sized car...

Yet again

Back in January this year I year I e-mailed for advice on the Skoda 1.2 TSI 105 engine in the Yeti SE as I was concerned about the power for a large car, having driven nothing smaller than a 1.9 engine...

Should my mother buy a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 or a Ford Focus 1.6?

My 60-year-old mother is going to buy a new car and is trying to decide between an automatic Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and an automatic Ford Focus 1.6. I drive a Volkswagen Polo, which is great for me as I'm...