Why has the fuel consumption in my car increased?

After six weeks of my VW Passat standing idle I took it for its MoT, which since then has shown a marked reduction in fuel consumption. My wife's monthly trip from Glos to Suffolk registered closer to...

My VW Golf Infotainment has failed - what can I do?

The screen has died on my VW Golf. The VW agent charged £100 to confirm it was dead and offer a new system at £3100, or local man might offer a secondhand, no warranted screen for £800. What should I do?

What's a good small car for motorway driving?

What would be a reliable car for motorway driving 4 times a week but a small car?

My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options?

The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has recently re-coded the key, but after 2 weeks it...

Is all AdBlue the same?

I have a 2016 VW Touareg Escape with an Ad Blue tank. When I bought the car I had no experience of this AdBlue stuff. There is no way to check the tank other than push a dry stick in. It appeared to...

What are the risks of leasing for the over 80s?

My current VW ID.3 lease will end next year shortly before my 80th birthday. I am currently in good health and I would like to continue to lease electric (Megane E?) but I understand that should I need...

What tyres can I fit for better ride quality?

I have a 2015 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4 motion Sport. I find the ride quite hard and as I am about to replace all tyres what could you recommend as a reasonable priced tyre that would give me a softer quieter...

Do VWs have electric water pumps?

Do some VW cars have electronic water pumps? And do they get changed when the timing belt is renewed?

Are there any small cars with heated seats?

My wife has a bad back and really values heated seats. We fitted heated seat covers to her Volkswagen Polo, which work reasonably well However, we are about to replace the car and wondered if there is...

What do you recommend as a very comfortable, roomy, economical, safe and reliable car?

We’re thinking of changing our 2012 Honda Accord Diesel Tourer for something with as much or more room - we need the space for sailing gear - but with a softer ride, more directional stability on motorways,...