Which diesel SUV for rural use?

We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier in year we holidayed in the USA where we drove...

Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V?

My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual mileage of around 30,000 miles. We have two 60...

Looking for a SUV to replace my Coupe

My Hyundai Coupe (which you recommended) has been excellent for five years, but I now need something gentler on my bad back. So I'm looking at SUVs. The choice comes down to VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V or...

Which tyres are best for all year use?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, with Bridgestone 235/55 R17 Dueller H/P tyres. I am not confident these tyres will help me much in winter/snowy conditions, but do not want to have to change them each...

I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow.

Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and feeling this would be the answer to snowy conditions,...

Do the turbochargers on Volkswagen Tiguans cause any problems?

Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 170 have a supercharger and is that likely to cause any problems?

Fuelling a new car

I have just taken delivery of a new Tiguan 1.4 petrol. I know you are a passionate advocate of Shell V Power so I asked the dealer their views on using this. Predictably, perhaps, they said no need...

VW Tiguan - is it a four-wheel drive?

Are all Tiguans four-wheel drive? Is a 140 ps TDi Bluemotion Oct 2010 Mk1 two or four-wheel drive? Advertised as 4x4 by dealer, but buyer not sure.

Inadequate car jack - solution?

Discovered yesterday that the manufacturer supplied car jack on my VW Tiguan does not raise this excellent vehicle beyond the travel range of its front suspension. My two ton pneumatic jack was more stable...

Should I replace the water pump at the same time as the cam belt on my Tiguan?

I have a Volkswagen Tiguan SE Auto 140PS 2.0 TDI which is shortly due for its four year/40,000 mile service. The service schedule stipulates a cam belt change at this time, which I will have done, but...