I am purchasing a second Hand VW T4 next week and would like some advice on the best method to complete the transaction. Bankers Drafts don't seem to offer an advantages, difficult to pay cash these days (due to money laundering laws). Shopuld I pay by cheque and get the seller to sign over V5 at that stage then pick keys up on clearance. Any advice gratefully recieved. Thanks in advance

classic cars, motorcycles, lorries and coaches on show on 20th June 2009 at Shareshill, Staffordshire, 1 mile from M6 junction 11, 1½ miles from M54 junction 1. For more details visit www.shares.f9.co.uk

Hello, I have a 92 Jetta (1.8 Gas 8v Digifant 2) that has died on me. Brief history...this used to be an automatic but 2 years ago I switched it over to a 5 spd manual. Symptoms...will turn over and gets spark but no power to the fuel pump nor injectors. I have tested everything...the fuel pump is good (bridged terminals at both the fuel pump relay and at the digifant 2 ECU connector, and...

Hello All I have a Polo, 2008 model, fitted with the 70PS (51kw) 3 cylinder diesel engine and recently carried out a fuel consumption check, gaining some results that surprised me. Has anyone done similar checks, preferably for steady motorway driving at around the legal maximum? I would be very interested in hearing the results obtained during a practical test, rather than the urban,...

I'm making a rather timid attempt at the head gasket on my 1998 Polo 1.4. I know the obvious advice would be to get a Haynes manual, but it's bank holiday and I'd like to see how far I can get during the holiday period. So far I've removed the cam cover and the timing belt cover. Hey -- it's a start :-) From here on in it looks like trying to find my way across country without a route map -- cam...

I've been into VAG cars for about 8/9 years now and was thinking I spent so much money on diagnostics as a hobbyist and thought about starting a low cost diagnostic service and possible fixing of the problem depending what it is. I remember when I bought my first VAG car and had nothing diagnostic wise and took it to a specialist who charged me £60 to clear fault code of the engine...

looking for a workshop manual Golf 1994 anywhere that it can be downloaded TIA

I was just wondering when I should get this done. The car is a mk4 vw golf 1.6 01 model. I had it done when I bought the car and was just wondering what the service schedule is for reknewing it ? Thanks for any advice

My wife has just bought a used Jetta 2.0 SE TDI first registered in September 2008.It has engine code BKD. Does anyone know if this is a CR engine or a PD as I have been given conflicting information at the dealers. Thanks, Ian

Is it a good idea to use a jet cleaner additive in the fuel. I have done so for years in a 1992 BMW! Thanks

Jim wrote: My mk3 Golf CL TDi has a problem with the front driver side electric window control to both front windows. Sounds very similar to the issue on this page: http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mk3-golf-electric-windows When using the electric switch you hear a clicking, as if the motor is just starting and stopping. I have tried a new switch, and a different...

The ignition leads have failed every 15-20k miles on this vehicle (including the first time when it was a day or two out of warranty! Problem was solved at 60k by the installation of solid copper leads, but these were replaced with original eqpt. during the 125k service (unnoticed by me), as the mechanic wanted to rectify the radio interference! now at 140k, and it has happened again. is...

Golf Mk4 '53 reg rear spring broken. Date: 5-April-2009 Had a bit of a strange grinding noise from the back end for the last couple of weeks after a recent visit to a VW garage to replace the rear brake pads and disks. They said the rear springs were rusted as well. Just took a look and found the right rear spring broken. Googled for "Broken spring" and found that Ford cars are having a...

Good afternoon all. Nice to see the sun out and had the roof down on the Golf Cabrio for the first time - first time in comfort, anyway - this year. Anyway, I need to repair or replace the driver's seat on the Golf (2000 2.0 Cabrio Avantgarde) and I'm having difficulty sourcing a replacement or finding someone to do the quite substantial repair that I need. Any thoughts or...

I have a Polo 1.4 (1998) that has gradually become noisy at the top end. Sounds like a single noisy tappet, apparent on startup, then goes away for a little while until the engine warms up, and comes back. On icy days the noise is so loud on startup that it sounds like a knocking, but then quietens down. Is anybody familiar with this problem?

My mk3 Golf CL TDi has a problem with the front driver side electric window control to both front windows. Sounds very similar to the issue on this page:

A friends mk4 golf 1.6 16v 2001 (used to have this car myself, before I moved to the dark side of diesels) Anyway I did a vag come scan for him last night as he had a MIL light on and it saying the "coolant temp sensor" has an error. I cleared the fault for him it has not come back on but he has all the symptoms of a failed sensor, fluctuating temp needle etc, poor start from hot and cold,...

What's the best kit to read and clear fault codes for a MK3 Golf? I know VAG COM is all singing all dancing, but it's also quite dear, whilst standalone fault code readers are available for relatively little ($90 or so from the cheap chinese tat sites). Or am I better off just taking the car to a man who knows, let him do the diagnostics guff and do the oily bits myself?

Hello, I have a '97 Golf III CL Estate and the rear wiper stopped working in the summer. It has done this before due to a badly fitted tailgate after a rear-end shunt. I've solved the problem in the past by finding that one or more of the wires has been cut where they pass into the tailgate from the car. This time, however, I haven't been able to find a break in the circuit. My question is...

Finally got back the 90 Golf 8V back from the shop. It stopped running one day when around a corner I stepped on it and it died with a whirring sound. The shop replaced the timing belt, water pump, battery, and starter. $750 and a week later, it's running again. Yes! When I got it home I replaced the oil, filter, and plugs for good measure. Anyway, it still stalls (dies) occasionally at...