1996 Volkswagen Vento VR6 review from UK and Ireland

When I bought the car, the dodgy dealer had disconnected the ABS warning light as there was a sensor off and the braking ECU was faulty. I cured this with 2nd hand parts. The dealer wanted 578 plus VAT for an ECU!!!

Rear subframe bushes also shot, but a £15 part and £150 labour to fit, so not bad there. Had to change the plug leads as well, not cheap at £100 from the dealer, but the car runs spot on now.

Very quick car, even with the auto gearbox, but does use a LOT OF FUEL when you push hard.

Great Q car, most people don't know what's lurking under the bonnet, especially since I've de badged mine. No seriously, this car is very fast - a Porsche Cayenne was right on my tail till I got fed up and floored the accelerator. Left him for dust. This car will still keep on accelerating past 130 mph (on the autobahn of course). Probably good for 150 tops.

Downsides I suppose are the looks are very plain, has no aircon, bit of a bummer in summer and the ride can be fidgety and firm over potholes, and any poor surfaces.

On the plus side, the boot is big enough to swallow a family of refugees!