Every week it seems another loved ‘Dub is stolen from a driveway, street or local carpark. And if the worst happens, even the most comprehensive insurance cover won’t compensate for the heartbreak and sheer hassle of dealing with your loss. This is exactly why owners need to be proactive to reduce the risk of VW … Continued
Many older VWs have a noisy, drafty ride because their seals have dried up, or are no longer tight. We’ve taken a look at what you can do to make your VW rubber seals last longer.
If you’re scanning the classifieds for a potential classic Dub project for 2016, call off the search because this early Ghia is crying out for some loving care and attention…
You find the perfect classic VW project, trailer it home, step back and take a big, deep breath. The lamp’s been filled with midnight oil, the toolbox is open and you’re ready to get busy on the strip down. But wait. There’s got to be some method to the madness that follows so here are … Continued
If you’re confused about precisely when your VW becomes tax exempt, here are some useful guidelines to help you sort the fact from fiction…
It’s strange to think Felix Wankel, inventor of the Wankel engine, never got to drive the massively advanced and beautifully styled NSU Ro80. Poor eyesight meant he never actually held a licence. Yet his pioneering engine design for the iconic sixties creation led to it becoming a motoring icon. Not for its sales success, obviously, … Continued
Shiny chrome is what makes the old car movement so special – but what do you do when your trim starts to lose its sparkle and let the side down? Here are some of the options…
December’s floods were a nightmare, and the likelihood is a fair few older VWs will have been affected by the inundation. Just make sure you don’t end up buy one without knowing…
Whether you’re an air-cooled purist, like the idea of a fuel-sipping diesel or prefer the smoothness of a later ‘wasserboxer’ there’s a VW T25 engine in the line up to suit all tastes and driving styles. But the million dollar question, and something we’re being asked all the time by prospective T25 buyers is – … Continued
We love the VW Mk1 Golf for its purity. Not so good is the fact that its still sharp looking body is more susceptible to rust than its Mk2 successor. However, you shouldn’t let a bit of corrosion put you off because there’s experts out there who have found its weak spots, unlocked its bodywork … Continued
