Volkswagen Polo Problems

Definitely not a Cruze as I get lots of owner complaints. If you only need a small car, definitely the Polo. It's a classy little job that's a sporty drive and it gets The Tick.

The Polo is the best car on your list — and until the end of the year it is selling for $15,990 driveaway — but you should include the Honda Jazz, which is even better value for money.

Historically you are correct but the current situation is that Audi mostly uses “tool boxes" of platforms and parts developed by parent company Volkswagen. It dresses them up nicely and adds quality but it's still a fact that an Audi A1 is a VW Polo under the skin and that an A3 is a Golf.

The latest VW Polo, which gets The Tick from me, has a drive-away price of $15,990 for a very classy little car. It will be a huge leap ahead of your old Pulsar.

We're always keen on owner feedback although the current Polo is light years away from your old-timer.

We aren't being flooded with complaints about the DSG gearbox the way we were a couple of years ago, which suggests the company has addressed the issues that were causing owners such concern. If you like the DSG I would go with it.

None of the above. It's the Volkswagen Polo, which recently had a significant price cut, that gets The Tick from me.

If it was my mum it would be a no-brainer. The Polo is a cut above the 500, even though the Fiat looks cute.

It's rated to tow up to 1000kg when the trailer has brakes, so towing 530kg shouldn't bother it.

The Polo will be a top choice but don't overlook the Honda Jazz. It's a different style of car, not feeling as solid as the VW, but lively with good outward vision.