A three-hour drive west from VW’s HQ at Wolfsburg takes you to Osnabrück – the ‘City of Peace’, a name it adopted in recognition of the fact that the town played host to the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia in the late 17th century. More recently, though, it’s become known for its industry – … Continued
Latest findings reveal that whilst the values of classic cars have taken a slight hit recently, they still represent the top performing asset over the past 12 years. With that in mind, now might be the perfect time to buy a historic VW…
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…
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
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…
Diesels have come in for a fair bit of flack recently, with VW hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But pioneering French manufacturers aside, it’s important to recognise that Volkswagen has also been responsible for some of the most important diesel engine innovations in the past few decades. Here’s a quick summary of … Continued
Volkswagen’s supercharger gave cars like the Polo G40 and Corrado G60 a massive leg up in the performance car stakes back in the early 1990s. But when other manufacturers were using turbos, why did VW choose the G-Lader instead?
If you prefer sitting on the right side of the road in your Beetle or Bus, here’s what’s involved carrying out the necessary LHD to RHD conversion.
When going from a modern car to a classic, often one of the first things you notice as you pull out of your drive is the heavy steering. But don’t let that ruin your enjoyment because you have the power to make it lighter. Here’s a summary of what’s involved retrofitting power steering.
The DVLA has made an important rule change concerning the entitlement to free road tax. Here’s what you need to know…
