What is best to clean a headlight cover with?

Our Volkswagen Golf is eight years old and the headlight plastic covers have got very cloudy and unclear. I think it might be oxidisation on the surface. What is the best stuff to use to get them clear...

Diesel car for commuting?

I would like to buy a second hand car. I thought of getting a Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI. I want to use this car mainly for commuting to work (aprox 10 miles from my home), but will use it for traveling, sight seeing...

Buying a used car for £7k - Fiesta, Golf or Ibiza?

I have £6750 to £7500 spend on a used small car. I live in a rural hilly area and rarely venture onto a motorway. My mileage is about 10,000 a year. Which would you buy out of the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen...

Why is my Golf making a rattling noise?

I own a Golf Match 1.6fsi (2008) which has started to make a rattle noise when started on cold mornings. It goes on for at least three minutes and the rattle is heard when the revs drop. I know this...

Bad bodyshop repairs - what should I do?

My 2008 Golf was recently repaired by a Volkswagen approved body shop after a small bubble appeared on the wheel arch. On collecting my car, I found widespread scratches and damage to the pain and bodywork....

Should I buy a 2011 Golf automatic?

I love my Volkswagen Golf TDI, which I've had for 11 years. But I now want a car with an automatic gearbox. I have tried a 2011 Golf TDI auto and think this is the car I want. But friends say I should...

Golf returning poor fuel economy - are the new tyres to blame?

I recently replaced old "Event" tyres with new Michelin ones on my wife's 2006 Volkswagen Golf diesel. On a regular round trip of 120 miles, her on-board fuel consumption has gone from over 60mpg to below...

How long does it take to fit a new engine?

I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, which has done 34,000 miles. A few weeks ago the car developed a misfire and my local dealer charged eight hours at £80 per hour. The diagnosis is a cracked piston ring and...

Teves Mk60 ABS/ESP problem

I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf V with the common Teves Mk60 ABS/ESP problem. The local dealer has identified that the unit needs to be replaced. I have read your forum and found that this has been a known...

Buying used Golf GTI - what should I lookout for?

I am looking to buy a used (2006) Volkswagen Golf GTI for £6500 with 74,000 miles on the clock. What are the key points I should look for in the service history and what other possible areas of concern...