Volk heros

Some weeks ago I wrote to four nearby Volkswagen dealers enclosing a specification for an automatic VW Golf Estate 1.4SE TSI and inviting them to respond with their best price and estimated delivery time....

Why don't my Volkswagen Golf's automatic windscreen wipers work in drizzle?

The intermittent front wipers on my 2007 Volkswagen Golf do not work. They are activated by a rain sensor. I have been to my local Volkswagen dealer three times and they claim that they work fine, pouring...

Do you think Volkswagen would contribute to repairing my Volkswagen Touran's ignition barrel?

I have just been locked out of my 2006 Volkswagen Touran (just out of warranty). The key fob works but the key would not fit into the ignition. The garage has said that a spring within the barrel/ignition...

Why won't Volkswagen contribute to repairing an ESP/ABS fault on my EOS?

We have a Volkswagen Eos Sport 2-litre TDI purchased in March 2007. The vehicle is used as a second car and has done 19,000 miles only. The ESP fault light has come on permanently and the Volkswagen dealer...

Should I get my wife's Volkswagen Polo's fan belt changed?

My wife's Volkswagen Polo is four years old and has done 15,500 miles. It has just had a service at a reputable local independent garage, but they did not change the fan belt. When I raised with them the...

My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable?

In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year and I thought this would be a great car, but I have...

What smells of damp in my Volkswagen Golf V?

There's a smell of damp inside my Volkswagen Golf V. It's becoming quite noticeable.

Can anything be done to make the 59-plate Volkswagen Golf GTD seats more comfortable?

I'm in the fortunate position of being offered a Volkswagen Golf GTD (59 plate) as an upgrade company car to the MINI Cooper S that I currently drive, as the MINI has been fragile and back to the dealer...

Are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI or SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI prone to turbo failure?

How prone to turbo failure are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI and SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI? Are there any other known problems with these two cars and what should I watch out for when buying either of these...

Should I buy a Volkswagen Golf V GTI?

I’m after a five-door hatchback that’s fun to drive, has good build quality and equipment. I have around £6500 to spend. My daily commute is around 10 miles each way, consisting of country roads and a...