You are choosing from a good line-up as all three of your contenders get The Tick from me. My personal ranking puts the Passat ahead of the Outback but there is no reason not to go ahead with the ...

From P Murphy: My 2007 VW Passat has 47,000km on it, and it has been stalling recently. I took it to the garage and they tell me the steering column lock will have to be replaced (this is connected to ...

Even in a class filled with well-fortified challengers from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, Volkswagen's Passat Turbo stands out. Its 2.0L four-cylinder engine is unusually muscular, thanks to a ...

Problems with suspension, axles and electrics top the list of faults, but knocking from the front of the car is often just worn bushes, which are quick and fairly cheap to fix. Of more concern are ...

PIGEONHOLE: Discreet sedan dash for less cash. PHILOSOPHY: Audi technology with a VW badge - at a big discount. WHO'S BUYING IT: Europhile families with strong VW/Audi loyalties. WHY YOU'D BUY IT: ...

OUR TAKE: Passats have always been among our favorite midsize sedans. We especially like this model with the turbo four. It's nicely equipped, as they say on TV, and the sticker is a bargain for what ...