Volkswagen Mk3 Golf special editions

We’ve got the underrated and usually overlooked Mk3 Golf (1992-’98) down as a future classic. We even published a buying guide here. It’s a great car, with a lot more standard equipment than its predecessor the Mk2 – and it’s much more refined and comfortable. That said, you’ll rarely see the word ‘Mk3’ and ‘special’ … Continued

Know your VW factories: Hannover

Volkswagen recently celebrated six decades of production at its purpose built VW Hannover factory in Germany (we blogged about it here) – and there’s an interesting story behind the plant that has produced six generations of the VW Transporter…

What’s the next VW classic?

If only we had a crystal ball. That way we might have predicted that £300 Split Window Buses would one day be making £30,000 and that even the most basic early Mk1 Golfs with the ‘Swallowtail’ rear end would become highly sought after. Well, it’s too late to bag a bargain where those two examples … Continued

10 time-honoured VW accessories

We’re always looking for new ways to spoil our Volkswagens, but it’s funny how VW accessories of old still remain popular today. Here’s 10 accessories that have their roots in the past but still have relevance now… 1.VW Toolkits What use would an accessories brochure be without a toolkit? They were first offered in the … Continued

Know your VW factories: Wolfsburg

VW production has taken place at a variety of different manufacturing plants around the world, but Germany is where it all started. So as we kick off a new series looking at what models were made where and from what dates – it’s only right that we begin with the once war torn Wolfsburg site…

VW accessories: are they legal?

It’s great fun buying and fitting VW accessories, but where do you stand with the legalities when it comes to window tinting, stretching tyres and bolting rusty oil cans to your roof rack? Here’s some pointers…

VW’s V5 and VR6 engines

Admired for both their throaty, wholly addictive exhaust note and performance, Volkswagen’s VR6 engines and later V5 were hot news when they appeared in the late ‘80s. But what does the VR stand for, what’s meant by a ‘narrow angle’ engine and what were these two very distinctive powerplant’s key features? We’ve got the answers…

How to start VW drag racing

There’s drag strips up and down the country echoing with the sound of screaming VW engines, with owners putting their cars and their drag racing techniques to the test. If you fancy having a go VW drag racing, here’s what you need to know…