"Antony Gelberg" wrote in message ... Just in case anyone here /doesn't/ have their dream VW yet. :) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190124462960 It's worth about the asking price, maybe a bit less IMO - I'd only go to £1200 or so for a very good rust free GTI. OTOH, those wheels aren't BBS RAs...

Hi Looking for any recommendations for a good place to get my caravelle serviced within about 50 miles of Bridgend in south wales. Not sure if it is true but been told that the 2.4 diesels are not easy to work on. Not bothered about it being an official vw dealer as long as they are good and reliable and do what they are meant to.

I posted earlier about getting a Golf with a broken engine mount which I have decided to not get! I've seen another cheap GTI MK IV which has some sort of electrical problem: Passenger door's central locking, electric window, electric mirror and even the red light on the door doesn't work. Anyone idea's what could be wrong with this car?

One phrase that winds me up is that one. In other words - "look it up you lazy tw@t" Why do people put this? Why not just list whatever they have found, pedantic tw@ts. Rant over.

The old diesel Sharan 90bhp is a bit under-powered. Is it possible to boost the power from 90bhp to 110/115bhp without it costing too much ? Any suggestions ? -JB

Hello there - I was going to replace my standard Sony Radio/Cassette with an Alpine cd changer. I got the old one out using the removal keys, connected up the Alpine (it had compatible plugs) but found it only to work with the ignition OFF! Basically it works with one turn of the key but not when engine running. I put back the original Sony head and found it to do exactly the same! Have...

Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take?

Hi, Can anyone recommend a non main dealer VAG specialist for servicing a Passat in Northern Ireland? Thanks, Sky

Hi All, I have just taken delivery of a new 2007 Passat. I could not get the xenon option without waiting 4-6 months. So I took a chance on the regular headlights and they are very dim. has anyone replaced the standard bulbs with something better, or taken any other option. Thanks Tuan

ive got a 2001 2.0 litre volkswagon bora that shows the engine is overheating after about two minutes.anyone got any ideas?

I want to get more into the depth of my vw with setting, clearing error codes etc but I belive I need the software and a special cable for the software in the subject line. Can anyone advise me on what I need please. Thanks

I'm after a used or new (but cheaper than the £70 VW want!), boost control valve (N75) for my 2.5TDi T4 with an ACV engine. Does anyone know if the N75 valve from other VW models is suitable? Breakers round here don't seem to have many TDis or T4s. Any info much appreciated. Cheers, JB

Hi all, I have a Mk2 Golf 1991 8v GTi It is in metallic black. Hoever the bonnet has totally faded (similar to what happens to red cars). I can see the code for my car is LA9V I have seen aother bonnet for sale (i.e someone selling car parts)

Hi Recently acquired a '97 caravelle 2.4 diesel. I have some receipts for previous servicing but cannot find the schedule. So, wondering what the oil change interval should be and the recommended oil.

Oh, the surveys on VW reliability is coming to haunt my Golf V as well. First - the fuse box with the wrong diagram on the manual. Then air-con failure Then the windscreen that leaked due to 'adhesive' problems !! Now ... This 1.6 Comfortline has a radio unit that turns itself on every so often even with key removed. And there was one day when it stayed on for so long that my battery

I have had this Passat for 6 months and have a problem with the wipers still going even after turning them off and while I was on the motorway today the trip computer was going dim and bright then it told me my abs was faulty the airbag faulty. After turning car off then on again the fault went away. Has anybody had this before?

Having trouble finding the thermostat on a Sharan TDi 90bhp P reg. The Haynes book says it's on the right side of engine but I can't see it. Any ideas where to look? The temperature gauge comes up slowly to just below half way. Not sure if this is normal so I thought I'd swap the thermostat. JungleBoy

Hello, Does anyone know if the wiper arm itself used on the Mk3 Golf estate tailgate is the same arm as that used on the Mk3 Golf hatchback? It looks like it from a distance but I'm too embarrassed to go up to one and start poking around! I've managed to snap the one on my wife's estate and if they are the same it should be easier to find one in a scrap yard or from a breakers. Saying which,...

CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO FIND THE DIAGNOSTIC PLUG FOR THIS MODEL??? HAVE GOT THE CODE READER BUT CANT FIND WHERE TO PLUG IT IN.

As I'm about to build myself another project, I suppose I should sell my lovely lil' Mk2 Golf. '89 Mk2 3dr GTi 8v, Tornado red, steel wheels, small bumper, 2.0 AGG Mk3 Golf GTi block with PB head, around £4k of bills, full service history from new with MOTs, tax discs, bills and service book, Sony "active black panel" remote head unit with 6cd changer, thatcham approved immobiliser, cambelt,...