Built not bought – the meaning behind the mantra
The debate about whether it’s best to buy or build continues to rumble through the VW scene, but what’s at the core of the arguments for and against?
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Built not bought – the meaning behind the mantra
Mk1 Golf GTI about to boom?
With classic cars of all descriptions seeing a massive increase in interest, research reveals that while growth at the top end is slowing, with rarity and silly values making them unobtainable to most, its the seventies and eighties classics that are about to witness an explosion in interest…
Campers make kids happier and healthier!
It’s official. Taking your kids on a camping holiday makes them happier, healthier and do better at school according to new research…
The history of water cooled VW engines
The Volkswagen K70 arrived on the scene in 1970 and it marked the dawn of the front engined, watercooled VW. (Although its engine was an evolution of an NSU motor, and a bit of an anomoly in this story.) We decided to take a look back through history to try and trace the roots of … Continued
Catalytic converters: making them last longer
Catalytic converters were fitted to all cars from 1992, so that includes a fair few collectable modern Dubs, but their function – and faults – remain something of a dark art for many. Here’s how they work, some essential tips on how to make yours last longer – and what you can do if you’re … Continued
VW Heritage guide to budget VW Mk2 Golf modifications
The Mk2 Golf is a bona fide legend and a rapidly appreciating everyday classic. But of course there’s lots you can do to make it even better. Here’s a guide to some of the best budget upgrades…
Polo – 40 years young!
The ubiquitous Polo celebrates its 40th this year and while, like most of us, it’s gained a bit of a middle aged spread, it still retains an enthusiastic and loyal following. The big 4-0 was celebrated in style at Essen earlier in the year, so we thought we’d take the opportunity of having a virtual … Continued
Lack of DIY causing more MoT fails
Are we getting lazy when it comes to simple driveway DIY, or being put off tinkering with our cars by their increasingly complex nature? Well, both possibly, according to a recent survey – and this means our cars are failing their MoT on things that could easily be fixed at home beforehand…
VW Golf Mk1 Cabriolet Buying Guide
The sun’s shining and the sap’s rising so it must be time to go topless. And what better car to do it in than an early convertible Golf? For the ultimate wind through your hair fix, here’s our VW Golf Mk1 Cabriolet buying guide, Hopefully it’ll help you pick up a classic open top gem.
What’s in a colour? Name your favourite VW hue
Worryingly, a VW-loving friend considered straying from the brand while looking for a new car recently. I eventually managed to pull him round, of course, but I was interested to find out what had caused his little ‘wobble’. Apparently he was bored by the dull as ditch water colour-schemes. True enough, while other European manufacturers … Continued