How the Mk2 Scirocco beat its rivals

We’ve all got our impressions, albeit a tad weighted if we’re honest, about the virtues of the excellent Mk2 Scirocco. But we thought it would be interesting to look back at what contemporary reviewers thought of it at the time. And, more fascinatingly still, how it ranked against its hairier turbocharged rivals back in the … Continued

How to have fun racing your classic VW

There’s nothing better than being behind the wheel of an older Volkswagen, we all know that. But if you’re keen to push the envelope a bit further by entering into some form of competition, then there’s a whole world of extra fun waiting for you to experience. Some events are free, some involve a small … Continued

Comprar un VW inacabado: 10 preguntas que te debes hacerComprar un proyecto inacabado

Año nuevo, proyecto nuevo. Un proyecto de un VW inacabado puede ser una buena manera de entretenerte durante las tardes frías de invierno y los fines de semana de lluvia. Pero antes de lanzarte a comprar un proyecto de VW a medio acabar, estas son algunas preguntas que debes considerar.

Know your VW oranges and yellows

Look around these days and every car is simply a different shade of grey. But it wasn’t always that way – as demonstrated by the following list of retina-blasting oranges and yellows that have appeared on Volkswagens in the past…

VW Polo: The perfect retro runabout?

We don’t need to tell you that early water-cooled VWs are cool, it’s a given. But while the obvious choices such as the Mk1 and 2 Golf GTI now get snapped up, there’s more of a niche following for the simpler, more mundane models like this ultra clean and actually very practical ‘90s ‘Breadvan’, for … Continued

El Algarve Classic en un Karmann GhiaAlgarve Classic en un Karmann Ghia

Llevamos un par de años suministrándole piezas a João para su Karmann Ghia de carreras con el que compite en las pruebas del Historic Endurance en Portugal. Las carreras de la serie tienen lugar en 7 circuitos diferentes de España, Portugal, Bélgica y Francia. Las carreras son rápidas y en ellas se puede ver una … Continued

RAPTOR de U-POL: lo que necesitas para una restauración

Después de dedicar meses, semanas, días, o incluso simplemente un par de horas a trabajar en la carrocería o el chasis de tu VW, lo último que quieres es que todo ese duro trabajo no sirva para nada. Necesitas algo que proteja la inversión que has hecho en tu coche, y para eso está RAPTOR.

Is your number plate legal?

Latest research shows that a worrying 5,395 drivers fell foul of the law in 2015 by driving or keeping a car with an illegal number plate, putting them at risk of failing their MoT test and being liable for a £1,000 fine. It’s worth making sure then that you don’t become one of the statistics…