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• Volkswagen Polo II (1991 - 1994) - 94 1.3 Engine cutting out 18 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  My daughter's 1994 Polo (1.3 petrol engine) has had an intermittent problem over the last few months. Back in May the engine cut out on a short run from...
• Car Safety-Big V Small 24 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I put it though a tranlator and the article read as: 'Frontally the off Roader weighing tons rams the schmaechtigen VOLKSWAGEN gulf. A horror scenario on the road, which the OEAMTC on a Crashtest plant placed behind. "both steering wheels, also the gulf driver, would have survived this accident. That is compared with earlier tests a large progress reported OEAMTC Cheftechniker max of long with passenger security ".
• Privacy concerns - Unsure why my thread was locked 30 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  For anyone that is interested in learning more on this issue, here are a few links: CNBC news report: https://youtu.be/7kUJhWUm3JA CBN news report: https://youtu.be/XDYYFTDmBJM Cold fusions report: https://youtu.be/7Olo7B2ZydI Auto express uk's article : https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/features/365979/what-does-your-car-know-about-you-data-privacy-motorists-now-big-brother-riding Mozilla foundation report: https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/blog/privacy-nightmare-on-wheels-every-car-brand-reviewed-by-mozilla-including-ford-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/ Reuters article on EU regulation update to allow data sharing and access : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-plans-law-give-car-services-groups-access-vehicle-data-2025-03-04/  
• vw up the basic model - clutch renewal 7 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I've only just joined but I would appreciate any comments on the following I bought a preregistered vw takeup in 2014 and although I don't do many miles each year (4550) since new I am aware of the clutch and gear selection problems These are only just affecting my up and I am now considering changing the clutch when I doe a google search for a up clutch kit I have a choice of several different manufactures with a wide difference in price Can anybody advise me which  is the best one to fit I  think the underlying problem iis that volkswagen built the up to a low cost specification and as VAG already manufacture the MINI did not want to in  direct competition and pitched the cost lower  with the result that many of the parts were purchased for the lowest price and have resulted in the problems that early model up owners have .This has now been resolved with the introduction of the new Tsi up models I  like the UP and would like to resolve these problems with better items replacing the original rubbish I don't think that a VW approved garage would like to do the work so I will get a local mechanic to change the clutch but which one should I ask them to fit  I've changed many clutches in the past normally out in the street using a pair of ramps and a screwdriver to centralise the spline but that was in the 1970's and 80's Any comments would be gratefully received smiffyuk  
• SEAT Leon - Seat Leon MK3 2016 Handbrake FAilure 10 May 2016 (Forum)
    I have contacted seat UK had  it into the dealer and they couldnt replicate a fault surprise surprise, they have taken a statement and it is going to the volkswagen vehicle safety board tomorrow so they can review it and the video evidence.   I just wanted to ask where do you think i stand on this matter? should i requet a brand new car as i shouldnt expect repairs done to an 8 week old car due to a warranty based fault.
• desperate thieves? 24 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Appeal after braking system stolen from car in Harrogate Harrogate police are appealing for information after the entire braking system was stolen from a Volkswagen Golf which was parked in Back Unity Grove in the Skipton Road area. <*** style="width: 100px;" title="Incident" src="http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/media/image/r/9/DSC_4988.jpg" alt="Incident" /> The red Golf was parked behind houses at the Old Stables and between 6pm on Tuesday 18 November 2014 and 7am the following morning, thieves have stolen the wheels and the braking system, including the brake pipes.
• Bentley Plotting Range Rover Beater 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  BENTLEY PLOTTING RANGE ROVER RIVAL Bentley Boss Wants To Build Luxurious SUV Predicts Car To Become Biggest Seller Head To Head With Range Rover Bentley is preparing an ultra-luxurious SUV to take on the next-generation Range Rover, its chairman Wolfgang Durheimer has revealed. The Volkswagen-owned company has been eyeing up an extra model, beyond its current line-up of Continental variants and the Mulsanne , as it tries to push its projected 2011 sales figure of around 7000 cars towards its all-time high of 10,000 units.
• Car selling scam? 18 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I am selling my car on the net and have recieved an e-mail from a company who have seen my add and want me to use them to sell it. The e-mail reads: Advertise your Volkswagen for sale for only £7.50 at ****************** Your Advert will stay active until you have sold your car and the price includes a photo if required. You can also change the Selling Price online as often as you want.
• USA Motoring Scene 17 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  This is the latest list of cars categorised by TVI(Total Value Index) 2004 TOTAL VALUE INDEX WINNERS BY CATEGORY Small Car - Hyundai Elantra Compact Car - Toyota Prius Mid-Size Car- Hyundai XG 350/Acura TSX Larger Car - Mercury Marauder Near-Luxury Car- Mercedes Benz C-Class Luxury Car - Lexus LS 430 Small Specialty <$25,000 - MINI Cooper Small Specialty >$25,000 - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Mid-Specialty Car - Honda Accord Coupe/Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible <$30,000 - Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Convertible >$30,000 - Cadillac XLR 784/Lexus SC430 Minivan - Kia Sedona Small SUV - Hyundai Santa Fe Medium SUV - Toyota 4Runner Large SUV - Toyota Sequoia Near Luxury SUV - Lexus RX 330 Luxury SUV - Lexus GX 470 Compact Pickup - Nissan Frontier Full-Size Pickup - Ford F-150 Heavy Duty Pickup - Dodge Ram 2500/3500 The tie up between Mercedes and Chrysler has led the way for affordable large cars.
• Volkswagen Polo GTI 2015 DSG 1.8 TSI - Need to reject / swap car 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm a newbie to forums, but just wondered if anyone had any experience with issues like I currently have with my Polo GTI and the dealership. ...
• VW - Can you trust Volkswagen dealers - a warning 30 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'd like share with you an issue I've had with two Volkswagen dealerships in the space of 4 months in regards to purchasing a "used approved" car.   I believe serious breaches of OFT regulations have occurred and the dealerships are simply either ignorant of these, or not bothered.
• VW Bora 1.6 / 2002 - Engine Oil in Coolant 7 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I have Volkswagen Bora 1.6 2002 Model and currently residing in one of the Gulf Country. I am complately layman about Car Technical Isuues anyways i would like to get some help from u bcoz i'm facing an issue in my car.
• Skoda Superb (2008 - ) - DSG not as efficient as was promised? 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 105PS: manual 57.6mpg 130g/km, DSG 47.9mpg 156g/km (see http://www.skoda.co.uk/ourcars.aspx) Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI 140PS: manual 47.1mpg 159g/km, DSG 43.5mpg 172g/km (see http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/touran/which-model/engines/fuel-consumption/ ) So it seems that while the DSG is more efficient than a torque-converter automatic, it still lags some way behind the efficiency of a manual.
• Sale of Goods Act 1979 "warranty" questions 25 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I'm got some fairly basic Sale of good act 1979 warranty questions about a second hand car purchase. I purchased a Volkswagen Passat TDI estate 2 and a half months ago from a car dealer. The car has since developed a hot start issue that prevents the car from starting if it's been recently run and the engine is hotter than 60.
• Porsche to take over VW? 14 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  According to an article (quoted in full below) in today's Telegraph Business section it looks very likely. Volkswagen was the centre of bid speculation yesterday after an adviser to the European Union's top court ruled that a German law which shields Europe's largest carmaker from a takeover should be scrapped.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9TDi white smoke on cold startup. 25 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  firstly thanks to everyone whos helped with this problem on the other posts (back in october.) Its still not fixed but I think I'm much closer now. As...
• Advice on buying PHEV 12 May 2021 (Forum)
  And I was thinking to get my next car a plugin hybrid car. I browsed the market a little bit and I came up with 3 options: 1. Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI GTE DSG - 30 miles range, petrol, 90k miles 2. Mercedes Benz C class 2.0 C350e - 20 miles range, petrol, 90k miles 3. Volvo V60 2.4 D5 Twin Engine SE Nav AWD - 30 miles range, diesel, 70k miles All 3 of them are 2017 estate cars, and roughly the same price range.
• Reliability Index - false information? 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Here is one example 1) Jaguar X-type Reliability Index 67.04 Average Age 3.426111111 Average Mileage 36129.32667 Time off the Road 5.31799413 Average Repair Cost £521.09 2) Volkswagen Passat Reliability Index 85.65 Average Age 4.088857323 Average Mileage 59494.9375 Time off the Road 2.075458258 Average Repair Cost £249.75 How can the X-type have a better reliability index figure then the Passat?
• VW Starting Problems 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my Uncle and Auntie who run an F reg Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 petrol camper van. The camper runs fairly well in general although there are a few little niggles that I?m hoping that you can help me out with. Damp: If it has been standing overnight and it has been raining and they go to start it, it is extremely reluctant to fire up ?
• Golf Mk 5 Buying Decision 10 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Running in took a while though, exclusive use of Shell Diesel and 18 mile part motorway commute to work probably helped. Anway, I have experienced nothing to put me off buying another Volkswagen. During the recent 30,000 mile service I had a Golf 5 courtesy car. This was a cunning sales ploy, as depite it being a basic 1.4S the talents of the car shone through. Yes they have cut corners with the interior (scratchy hard plastics) and the styling takes a while to get used to (lots more room inside), but the chassis was a huge leap forward.