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I own a Volkswagen Golf (2011 model) and when driving off in D the 1st gear does not bite as it quickly changes up. It feels like it changing gear in a manual and starting off in 2nd or 3rd gear. After...

Buying a used Golf - what should I be aware of?

I am looking for a used hatchback. I have found a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 1.6 TDI BlueMotion with 76,000 on the clock for £8500. I do a reasonable number of long journeys and am not too worried about particulate...

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?

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...

The key won't come out of the ignition in my Golf automatic

My Golf Mark VI 1.4 TSI had a new gearbox last year - the usual DSG problem gearbox. Since then, the ignition key refuses to come out of the ignition about half of the time. My garage insists that it is...

Mk7 Golf - which engine is best?

I am planning to change my Honda Civic diesel for a newer Volkswagen Golf (Mk 6 or 7). As much as I might like to go for the GTi, I think may have to make do with a GT TDi or Tsi. I would still like to...

Flat Battery

Our 62 plate Golf 1.6TDI BlueMotion has had a totally flat battery twice in short succession, the upshot being it had to be towed by the AA to the Volkswagen garage who sold it (new). We had left nothing...

Which Volkswagen Golf is best?

Which Volkswagen would be better for us: - A Golf Mk6 TDI 105 Match (2012) 14000 miles £13000 Or - A Golf Mk7 TSI 85 S 14000 miles (2013)£12500 We will cover 15,000 miles a year on hilly rural roads....

Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems?

My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year but they are mostly in the urban environment and...

DSG gearbox issues on Volkswagen Golf

I am having some serious issues with the DSG gearbox in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf. I was pulling out of a junction and the car started to judder and then the gearbox disconnected. Now the car refuses to...