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• Belgian Jobs down hole - no more Golf 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Volkswagen AG said Tuesday it would stop production of its Golf model at its Belgian plant, shocking workers and government leaders who fear more than 3,500 jobs could be lost. Company officials said the German car maker will move all production of the Golf to plants in Mosel and Wolfsburg in Germany as part of plans to cut production in Western Europe due to falling demand.
• Dual Mass Flywheel 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  My 54 plate VW Golf TDi has been juddering when accelerating in 3rd gear with the engine warm since i brought it a month ago and Volkswagen yesterday have diagnosed it as clutch judder or could be the dual mass flywheel but won't know for certain till the gearbox is out. If it is the dual mass flywheel do i demand them to change the clutch at the same time or just go with the flow??
• Exhaust Systems 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a small car to lightly modify (maybe alloys,exhaust system and window tints).I have looked at the 02-04 plate Ford Focus TDCI and the 51-03 plate Volkswagen Golf TDI.Does anyone know whether full exhaust systems can be fitted to diesel cars?Can anyone recommend a small car similar to the ones above which are reliable,economical and cheap to insure (bearing in mind that im 18 with 1 years no claim bonus).
• 'Soft' paint 1 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone else with a Volkswagen group car noticed how prone the paintwork is to stone chipping? My SEAT Ibiza (otherwise admirable) is peppered with stone chips to the extent that I may eventually need to have the bonnet and front wings resprayed.
• should i buy this golf? 29 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Age: 1995 'N' Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf - 1.9 CL TDI 5dr Body: 5 door Hatchback Engine Size: 1896cc Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 5 speed Manual Mileage: 90,355 miles Body Colour: candy white Interior Trim: black fleck Registration Date: 11/10/1995 Number of Owners: 2 Full Service History: Yes Price: £ 3,995 i am thinking of buying this golf.
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  When should I change the transmission fluid on a DSG gearbox? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed...
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  What large, petrol models would you suggest for a young family with children? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is interested in buying a 2012 Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 2.0 TDI DSG with 69,000 miles for under £5000. What other large, petrol,...
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  Does my Golf need a modification to its cambelt? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Mk5 Golf has had one cambelt replacement done at the main agent in 2011. I have now done over 100000 miles and have booked in at an independent garage...
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  My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty...
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  How will Volkswagen split compensation between past and previous owners? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The suggestion is that any VWG compensation will be paid per car to all the previous owners as well as the current owner of an affected vehicle. How will...
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  Are high mileage diesels worth the risk? 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat petrol, with 97k miles on the clock. It's getting old and tired and we're getting fed up of it being in the garage...
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  Volkswagen 2.0 TDI fuel consumption increase - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and recently I realised that the fuel consumption has increased considerably. I used to do 49 mpg easily...
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  Buying a new Volkswagen Passat 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a new Passat Estate especially given the new loyalty discount of £1000. However, I am confused. Presumably a new Passat Estate...
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  Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a timebomb? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is looking to buy a circa 2009 Golf VI 1.4 TSI 122hp with 85,000 miles on the clock, full dealer history and apparently no cam chain issues. So...
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  Volkswagen Passat CC V6 coolant pump failure 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 V6 and the V55 additional coolant pump is not running (aux pump) which should run when the engine is switched off...
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  Should I have my Volkswagen Passat's timing belt changed? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Estate that has done 105,000 miles, that I've owned for three years and am planning on keeping for the foreseeable...
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  Engine management problem with Golf at 36,000 miles 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi from an authorised dealership in 2012. The car had just 19,000 miles on the clock and was serviced regularly...
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  What is causing clutch vibration in my MkVI Golf? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My experience since purchasing a new Mark VI Golf on my retirement last October has not been good. I wrote to Volkswagen about a vibrating clutch pedal...
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  Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy...
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  Flywheel and clutch failure on Volkswagen Golf - is this a common problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Bluemotion and have noticed an unusual noise coming from under the bonnet. After some investigation by my local...