Christmas came early for Wishlist winner!
Christmas Eve was a great day for 5 VW enthusiasts, as they were drawn winners in our Winter Wishlist competition.
Category: Watercooled VW Parts
Christmas came early for Wishlist winner!
'Diesel-gate' – the wider implications
With a lawsuit filed on Monday for up to $48 billion, 2016 didn’t get off to a good start for VW. But four months after the emissions scandal broke and with the financial fallout still being assessed, it’s easy to overlook the wider implications of the company’s alleged misdemeanours.
VW Mk3 Golf buying guide
As Mk2 Golfs have risen in value, attention has turned to its generally less loved successor which has now become the most affordable means of owning Wolfsburg’s iconic hatch. With cars changing hands for as little as a few hundred pounds, the third generation Golf makes plenty of sense – as long as you know … Continued
10 Dub things to do in 2016
It’s a given that people make new year’s resolutions so they can break them later on. But actually having a few objectives to kick start 2016 isn’t such a bad idea – even if you don’t actually manage to achieve all of them…
Janis Joplin's Porsche 356 – pure rock and roll!
She might have sung “my friends all drive Porsches” and implied that she hankered after a Mercedes-Benz instead, but Sixties singer Janis Joplin did indeed own a 356 – and it’s recently sold for silly money at auction. We have a closer look at Janis Joplin’s Porsche.
VW Golf heater problems
As the mercury falls, you’ll no doubt reach for the heater controls in your car. But what if they don’t work and you end up with more cold air blasting through your cabin? There’s no excuse for having a chilly car this Christmas, so here’s some tips on how to sort out some of the … Continued
Mk1 Scirocco rarities
The original Scirocco was a game changer for VW. Cleverly combining Giugiaro’s design prowess, Karmann build and Volkswagen’s legendary reliability it gave VW the perfect showcase to introduce its exciting new water-cooled cars after the long term success of the Beetle. Rust and the ravages of time, however, have sadly taken their toll on this … Continued
VW Mk2 Golf – Top 10 Buying Tips
Retro rides don’t carry any more kudos than the Mk2 Golf. It’s strong, practical and still affordable – and because panels, trim, service parts and accessories are all still readily available, there’s no limit to what you can do at home on your driveway. So here’s our top 10 buying tips to help you sift … Continued
Win £1,000 worth of VW parts
It’s that time of year again! We’re hosting the ultimate trolley dash to help give your VW that essential winter spruce up and there’s £1,000 worth of VW parts up for grabs, plus four runner-up prizes of £250 to put towards your list of parts. All you have to do is create your ultimate ‘wishlist’ … Continued
What is four-wheel laser alignment?
Four-wheel laser alignment can expose all manner of nasties with your Volkswagen’s steering geometry and suspension. But what’s involved and why get it done?