Volkswagen Golf starting problems

My daughter's 2009 Volkswagen Golf has broken down four times in recent weeks and on each occasion it refuses to start. Our local garage has replaced the CAN unit and also cleaned off 60 circuits on the...

Gearbox failure after Volkswagen emissions upgrade

I have just had the emissions software upgrade done on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. While I have only driven a handful of miles, and can't report any changes in performance, it developed an oil leak...

Volkswagen Golf gearbox failure at 62.000 miles

I've been told that I have a major oil leak from the gearbox of my Volkswagen Golf. The gearbox has covered 62,000 miles and Volkswagen states that the warranty was finished at 60,000 miles. What are my...

Volkswagen Golf warning light - what does it mean?

In recent weeks I have experienced a loss of boost at motorway speeds from my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi and have now had an engine management warning light appear on the dash. My local independent specialist...

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...

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,...

Buying a used car - VW Golf or Honda Civic?

I currently have a three-door 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 diesel. It has a manual gearbox and has done around 180,000 miles, on the original clutch, flywheel, turbo etc. I am looking to replace it with a...

What's happening with the Volkswagen software update?

Having just had a long conversation with someone from within the VAG network regarding the emissions software update. I asked why nothing was apparently happening when the update program was supposed to...

Is it possible to change the gearbox oil on a DSG?

Last week I asked my local Volkswagen dealer about changing the gearbox oil and filter on my 2011 Golf. However, I was told that it has a 'sealed for life system' and therefore does not need it and cannot...

Golf EGR valve replacement - link to Volkswagen emissions scandal?

The EGR valve needs replacing on my four year old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. This will cost over £1000. This model is one of those affected by the Volkswagen emission scandal. Given that the EGR system is...