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We own a 2012 Touareg Altitude , lovely car but I trying to find someone who has fitted side step to an Altitude model, as my wife is struggling to get in and out, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, spoken to a couple of supplier who said its possible but spacers are needed. I purchased a set of genuine VW steps but there isn't enough clearance to open the door. Cheers Steve

Hi, my father died recently, and I'm trying to write his eulogy, but I'm struggling to remember details of a thing that had been very dear to him. Back in the 70's he was a very active member of the VW owners club near Lincoln. I believe that it was based at the dealer ship Green's of Faldingworth. Am I asking the right people? Does anyone remember the club? My father was Colin Cook of Gainsborough. Fingers crossed.

Good morning in located in Trinidad. my 2010 Passat gateway module is not responding. so ABS and EP brake not working along with many other problems but these are the main issues. i have tried many mechanics who claim to be specialized but i feel like they are scamming me. i need to learn about my vehicle so i can do my own repairs when needed. please help me!

hi, does anyone know if the vw sharan updated model is on sale now.

Hi all is there anybody out there who’s is breaking a t1 pickup or can point in the direction of a replacement body panel supplier thanks all

Hi just taken delivery of a 2014 Passat estate, welcoming my return to VW ownership following a 14 year gap from when I owned MK3 Golf.

Hello All, Just made my purchase of a VW Tiguan. Due for collection tomorrow been a while away from VW. Glad to say im back and looking forward to the experience again.

Hi All Newbie here…Thought I would share our experience so far of buying a 2017 VW Passat Estate (B8) R-Line 2.0 TSI (217bhp) / DSG, imported from Japan. I posted the full story over in the Passat Forum. Cheers Tom

Hi Folks Just required a 2022 T-Roc Cabrio, Style. Very delighted with the car, looking forward to reading your experiences of ownership. Both ups and downs. Regards wgg

Hi there, I've just joined and looking forward to getting my new (used) High Up! in the next week. Fingers crossed weather not too awful. Previous car was a 2CV which I just sold within first few hours of the advert being placed online. See attached pic, really sad to see it go as owned from new . Now I just have to learn how to drive a normal car again after 30 years . Hope it is easy, test driving car on Saturday. Perhaps everyone could keep of the roads on Saturday afternoon. Ha Ha.

Just bought car and would like to retro fit a reversing camera which would work using existing screens etc. Would prefer to have it fit professionally, but open to options. Looking online leads one to various options, separate camera above licence plate, or, in the tail gate boot opener. Advices please🤔🤔 wgg

Hi Everyone - Just joined. Have a new Golf Bluemotion 1.4tsi automatic since October 2015. Great car. Experiencing start/stop problems over the last 3 or 4 months though.

Hi Please can anyone suggest an alternative to the Febi Bilstein retaining clips/ flat steel nuts that used to hold the under tray on to my Blue Gt? They are made of spring steel and have disintegrated over time. I dont really want to replace them like for like as they are expensive and the same thing will happen again. Thanks

Afternoon all, I'm a first-time VW Owner and bought a VW Tiguan Mk1 (I think it's a Mk1 - 13 plate) around 2 weeks ago from a VW Dealer here in South Wales under the Das Welt Auto scheme. It's been a bit of a nightmare so far... I bought from VW expecting a better quality of service and decent customer service it's not been great. After giving them an extra day to "prepare the car really nicely" the car I picked it up a little over 10 days ago it transpired the car had been really badly valeted (think algae around the panoramic roof rubbers, dog hair galore behind and to the sides of the back seat, sticky gunk built up in the door pockets and drink holders …

I just recently had my timing chain and turbo replaced on my 2016 VW Golf SuperSport. Used an independent mechanic and not the dealership. After getting it back, the engine makes a loud screeching noise when I open the hood, doors, trunk and start the car. Sounds like something is trying to cycle but is getting stuck. Acc light and EPC lights are on. Today I noticed that my gas mileage is very poor and after driving it for a long period of time, I had white smoke coming from the engine. I had it towed back to the mechanic. Any input on solutions, other than getting a new mechanic. Feeling a little sick to my stomach after paying a lot of money to have it fixed. …

Hi just joined as swapping my 6 year old Skoda Roomster Scout for a 2017 VW Polo 1.2TSI 90psi match edition on Sept 1st this year. I hope this Polo is as reliable as my old Roomster.

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Hi Everyone,This is my first post on here although I have owned many vw's over the years, I hope someone will be able to give me some advice. My wife drives a 2017 Vw Golf R line with the 7 speed DSG gearbox we have owned it from new(it now has 5k miles on the clock) It has a really anoying rattle that you can only hear with the windows down when going over a slightly bumpy road, you can also hear it if the car is driven past you. I am a subaru mechanic and have checked the car over and all seems ok. I have heard it could be the DSG box rattling, if it is the box should it be that bad at 5k miles? I know you are probably thinking why not take it t…

hi all. My baby has been stood for 2 years. Put a new battery on but there is NOTHING. Granted I knew it needed work but not sure what to do. Its a a 130pd. Egr blanked. 115k. 3rd owner (8 years) LOTS spent. HELP?

Hi all, new member here having bought my first ever VW (after 40 years of driving Ford/Vauxhall)...a Passat R Line Estate 2.0, 59 plate in lovely condition and 77k on the clock. I really want to query and get others views on the use of additives to the fuel,( Redex / Millers) but primarily relating to the Diesel Particulate Filter, Millers do an additive specifically to clean/regenerate it. Is it safe to use? Will it cause more problems than solve? Do others use it, if so does it work? Looking to keep it running flawlessly with minimal expense to dealers/garages etc! Have to say really impressed with the vehicle, massively roomy, and quick in a 'relaxed' way …

Hi I just joined, looking for some advice please. I have an old girl 2000 Golf tdi and at the moment she's unable to go out of drives very often (my ill health, not hers). I need to keep her going in case there's a medical emergency and breakdown cover is limited re. repeat call outs for the same problem. So I'm pretty desperate. I've been looking for a compatible solar powered battery maintainer. I've read that the AA one that has good reviews but the ad says it's for diesels from 2004 onwards, an EOBD socket is required. I have no technical nous at all, does anyone know if this would be compatible with the diagnostic socket in the car? Or if not, what would be? My loca…

Hello Everyone Big Hello from West Midlands i just joined this excellent forum been in love with VW's for ages you cor beat em. Looking forward to doing a few posts,but just as happy on the sidelines,had a few VW's in my 43 years driving. VAG RULES

Hi, I bought a 58 plate Golf Sportswagen 2 litre diesel yesterday. I'm sure I'll be asking questions, previous car was a 55 plate Volvo V50 diesel, which was a great car, sat outside my house with 234,000 miles on the clock. Golf is " baby" at 159,000 miles.

Hello all, Shortly taking delivery of a low mileage 2013 Golf GTD as my new daily driver. Not my first VW, have had Polo Coupe S x2, Golf Driver Mk2, Scirocco Mk1 and Mk2 and a Passat TDi 130 Sport Wagon (probably the best of the bunch). Also many other, other makes in between. Other vehicles in the fleet are the Mrs' Fiat 500S ant my LR Discovery TD5. Looking forward to some GTD related banter. Dave

Hi, noob here with a 2001 1.6 beetle. Blackpool area. I've loads of questions, but for now I'm going to just read through/search past posts to see if they've already been answered so I don't waste anyone's time. Cheers.