Buying used Golf - what should I check?

I'm in the process of buying a Volkswagen Golf Match 1.4 petrol DSG for our soon to arrive expanded family. Is there anything that I should consider before I buy it?

First time buyer - any recommendations?

I'm a first time buyer who passed his test four years ago with no driving experience since. However, I've recently landed a job that requires a collective 70 mile per day commute and need to buy a car. I'm...

Why has my Golf's catalytic converter light come on?

The catalytic converter light on my Dad's 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI illuminated on 05/06/14, it was checked with a diagnostic device and was apparently something to do with the glow plugs so the person...

Having problems connecting my caravan to my car

I hooked our 2003 Volkswagen Passat up to a caravan today and the break lights immediately stopped working. The ABS and ESP warning lights came on and the glow plug light started flashing too, is this...

Does the new Golf SV have a retractable towbar?

Your review of the new Volkswagen Golf SV says that your test vehicle was fitted with a retractable towbar. Do you know if this is available as a factory fit? I ask because I can see no mention of towbars...

Air con damaged by stone entering engine bay - is this a warranty issue?

I own a new Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT Bluemotion diesel. A few weeks ago the air conditioning stopped working. The local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed a damaged condenser, caused by a stone. I have questioned...

Why won’t my Golf start?

My Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI turns over but won't start. I called up the local recovery service and they tell me that no fuel is getting through. However, no fault codes have appeared. A few months...

Volkswagen Golf refuses to start

I have a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus, 1.9 TDI. It has been struggling a bit when I start it and has been doing it for a while. However, now it won't start and the engine warning light is on. Any idea what...

Replacement for Passat diesel automatic?

We have had two Volkswagen Passat saloons and find that the 2.0-litre TDI combined with the DSG gearbox to be a good combination. In considering a replacement, it again must be automatic and possibly an...

Will stop/start cause excessive wear to the starter motor?

I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with a stop/start system. Can you tell me if this will this result in rapid starter motor wear?