When should I change the cam belt on my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI?

I have just bought an immaculate, used Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE from a main dealer. The car is a 2017 model with 39,800 miles on the clock and a full dealer service record. Question: does this...

There's water leaking onto the rear door sills on both sides of my car. Where could the leak be?

I cleaned my 2015 Volkswagen Golf at the weekend and discovered water in the middle of the rear door sills on both sides of the car. I haven't noticed it before. I used a garden hose rather than a pressure...

Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series?

I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement. The new Golf has a DSG gearbox. Is this the...

I need to commute long distances — should I get a hybrid or diesel car?

I'm about to start a new job where I will need to drive up to 800 miles per week until I move house to be closer (expect this to be at least 3-6 months away). I'm looking to buy a 2015-2016 Volkswagen...

Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute?

My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until he gets himself sorted out. He currently has a very...

Do I need to replace the water pump along with the timing belt?

I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf and have received differing advice about replacing the water pump with the timing belt. Some garages have said to me the water pump is not driven by the timing belt so it...

Can I put all-weather tyres just on the back wheels?

I need two new tyres for my 2014 Volkswagen Golf and am thinking of getting Michelin Cross Climate+. The existing tyres are Hankook Ventus Prime2 205/55/R16. Should I put the new tyres on the back or...

How is water getting into my car under the spare wheel?

The back seat in my 2015 Volkswagen Golf is wet and there's water in the boot under the spare wheel. The first time I thought I must have left a window open, but now it's happened again. Puzzled as to...

My Volkswagen Golf 1.5-litre has had issues from the start. Are Volkswagen doing another update?

I bought a 2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Evo in 2017 and have had the same misfiring issues many other people have reported. I took it to the dealership, who admitted that there was an issue but that it...

My daughter wants a diesel hatchback. Can you recommend a used model?

My daughter's leased MINI is coming up for renewal but she's leaning towards buying a 2 or 3-year-old car, with a diesel Golf in mind. Diesel due to her business travel of between 15k-20k miles per year....