We all do this at some point in our lives, if not religiously every year. Often we keep them to ourselves, other times we tell friends and family so they can support us in the quest to make the next year a better one…
Our Christmas competition is over, and our winners have been notified and announced. Here is the run down, on who won what, and more importantly for some, for what VW?! In first place, winning a £1000 wishlist spree (in fact he had over £2500 in his wishlist) was Richard Burgess from Fareham; the proud owner of … Continued
Okay, it’s been wet, windy and mild recently – but when the cold weather really sets in it can leave you feeling the chill in more ways than one. From dead batteries to rust spots, wrecked engines and wrecked bodywork, it makes sense to start preparing now for the worst of the wintery weather ahead. … Continued
The turkey’s sizzling in the oven, the roasties are looking good and granddad’s already staked his claim to a front row seat for the bumper Christmas episode of Eastenders… But we reckon there’s more to Christmas than abusing your digestive system, the piles of washing up and the inevitable family quarrels. Here’s our list of … Continued
Whether you are treating a loved one to some new VW parts, or you have plans to spend Boxing day in the garage, make sure the parts you need get to you in time!
We love hearing from customers around the world and was thrilled to receive a hello, or should that be ‘hola’ from Ricardo Celis who lives in Guatemala, Central America who sent us a photo of his red Mk1 Golf GTi. We imagine it’s a pretty rare sight – although as we understand from Ricardo, the … Continued
Worktool, camper, surfbus, ultra cool weekend plaything – there’s plenty of reasons why people love the T4, and as T3 prices continue to soar, more and more people are beginning to recognise the benefits of buying a van that’s more affordable and more practical for every day use. So how do you go about sorting … Continued
This event attracts visitors from across the world; thousands of exhibits compete for your attention, every one with a story and an owner willing to tell it. Hundreds of businesses, each offering their services to the masses, from auction houses to restoration garages, artists, craftsmen and parts specialists like ourselves rub shoulders, the diversity … Continued
Autumn’s upon us and ideally your pride and joy will be heading for a cosy garage to sit out the worst of the winter weather. But cars are designed for regular use and tucking them away can do more harm than good unless you take the right precautions with components seizing, dampness and body corrosion … Continued
We’ve all dreamed of getting our mitts on a rust-free Californian import, but how tricky is it importing a car from the States yourself – and how much is it likely to cost? VW Heritage spoke to top import specialists Kingstown Shipping to find out…
