Volkswagen pedal issues

At four years old, the EPC light of my 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG came on. The car drove fine but I took it to a dealer who charged £130 (After contribution from Volkswagen) for a new pedal. A week...

How can I fix my Volkswagen Polo misfire?

In March this year I privately bought a 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. It was sold with a full service history, with 24K on the clock. It ran really well with no issues whatsoever. After around six weeks...

Volkswagen diesel engine problems following emissions scandal fix

We had owned two Volkswagen Tiguans and two Passats with the 2.0 TDI. The youngest 2012 Tiguan has just has the emissions fix done and it seems down on power. It is holding onto lower gears in the auto...

Faulty air con - should I sue the supplying dealer?

My local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed and recommended replacing the air con condenser on my 62 plate Polo. Thinking that excessive, I accepted a quote from an air con specialist for £400 and having replaced...

Volkswagen Golf heater problems

I have a problem with the heating on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have to turn the heater temperature control wheel to very nearly the maximum setting before any heat comes out. It soon gets uncomfortable,...

Replacing 2008 VW Golf 1.6 FSI Match

We are looking to replace our Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI. We have narrowed our shortlist down to the Kia Ceed, Mazda CX-3 and the latest Volkswagen Golf. Which are the best for reliability?

Seat belt warning fault on Golf SV

I own a Volkswagen Golf SV, which suffers a fault with the seat belt warning system. The problems manifests with the warning sound pinging away intermittently. Recently, on a long journey, it went off...

VW Emissions Modification failure ruined car - what next?

As other posts my 2012 Tiguan modification has failed leaving me with a noisy unresponsive machine completely at odds with the driving experienced prior to modification, The car was returned to Dealer...

Volkswagen emission recall problem - this is my experience...

Following the report from your reader in your latest e-mail, you may be interested in my recent experience with my Tiguan diesel (2013 model) It recently went to the main dealer to have the software update...

oil pump chain snapped and engine ruined

2008 plate 1.4TDI with 64k on clock and always serviced by VW from new. The chain has snapped and main crankshaft bearing cylinder scored. Estimated repairs are a new engine £3500 plus. Is this chain...