HI, I have a 1991 MK11 GOlf GTi. THe big bumpers, arches and sill trim is all looking a bit old and worn. A few knocks and scrape over time have not helped. I am just after some advice on getting new ones. I guess the VW till make them, but they are pricey, I know that GSF and the like sell them as well at a much better price.

My mk3 Polo (90-94) is getting new front shocks. However, the top strut nut doesn't appear to be the usual VW special tool job, i.e. it's not one requiring tool SX028 from Sealey (see www.sealey.co.uk and search for SX028). Instead it has an ordinary nut. When I try to turn the b*stard, the whole shaft turns and I don't know how to stop the shaft from turning. The shocks were last replaced by VW...

Anyone with any suggestions for what is the best gel/colour restorer for plastic trim. Need some for my mk3 golf. Currently use Armoural but if it gets only paintwork it marks the paintwork, leaves like a hazy patch. had my car valetted a while ago and they used a spray which they sprayed on and that seemed very good.

Can anyone tell me how long it will take to replace by cat converter and an approximate cost ? Golf Mk4 99 plate. I have had nothing but problems with this car since buying it. Central locking has gone in drivers door Airbag warning light is constantly on despite being checked by VW. Rear windscreen jet and mechanics have rusted. Window motors have been changed 4 times.

I've got a problem with the gf's 2001 Audi A3. The instrument cluster is completely dead first thing in the morning when the car is cold, but after about 20 minutes of driving the whole thing pops into life. The car starts up fine, its just that you're driving with a completely inert display.. no speedo, fuel gauges, temp, clock etc.. I've taken out the cluster and checked that the...

Can anyone tell me please: .. In real terms for a single diagnostics home use, is the Ross-Tech freeware sufficient or have I got to shell out for the full version? Also, Can anyone rent or lend me the necessary VAG-COM serial cable? Thanks in advance David (1998 VW Sharan TDI)

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ANYBODY HELP I HAVE A 1999 1.9TDI 110 BHP PASSAT AND THE TEMP GAUGE GETS TO WORKING TEMP AND SUDDENLY DROPS TO ZERO THAN CLIMBS BACK UP AGAIN

Hi, I've been quoted £200 for a 60K service plus £400 by a main dealer to change the cambelt and pretensioner. Are there any independents or otherwise in the east Berkshire area who could do this for a cheaper price? Presumably they can still stamp my service book as normal. Let me know if you have any ideas!

Hello, My father is being stung for pricey servicing for his Multivan TDI (T4). Does anyone have any recommendations for an independent specialist for servicing in the Cambridge area - as close as possible to west Cambridge would be nice. Many thanks, Arthur

My 1992 Golf vr6 has a fuel leak. Only leaks sometimes, then after it's done a few miles, fuel drips down off the support strap on left hand side.Drip continues for a couple of minutes after engine stops, then dries up. Top of fuel sender is bone dry, no apparent damage to fuel lines. Had it on the ramp at a couple of garages but they've been unable to find the cause. Next stage is to drop...

Can anyone tell me please: .. In real terms for a single diagnostics home use, is the Ross-Tech freeware sufficient or have I got to shell out for the full version? Also, Can anyone rent or lend me the necessary VAG-COM serial cable? Thanks in advance David (1998 VW Sharan TDI)

I test drove the new Passat a couple of days ago, and was quite impressed. One thing I am still rather unsure about it the new fangled "Electronic Parking Brake", i.e. no lever in the middle any more, but a pushbutton near the steering wheel which engages and disengages the brake. I asked the salesman about how controllable this is, and he gave me a load of bull, basically (he is a salesman,...

Hi I'm trying to fix a carphone kit on my new Mark V Golf - using a dashmount bracket that requires me to remove the central facia around the radio/cd. Can anyone help me...I have managed to remove the top ventilation grille, the three torx screws that hold the airflow housing assembly in place and the top part of the facia will now move upwards slightly. However something seems to be holding...

Golf Mk2 EZ 1989 auto Hi All, Anybody else fed up with the complicated bracket arrangement that holds the power steering pump in place? It puts me off doing other work in that area, like renewing the timing belt! I've never worked out a good way of moving the pump just enough to slip the drive belt off the pulley wheel. I end up loosening almost every bolt in sight and wiggling everything...

Hi, When I let the car slow down, i.e. foot off the accelarator and no brakes, at about 1500 revs, I get a weird knocking noise coming from the front end. I jacked the car up and spun the wheels, thingking it was the brakes and possibly a warped brake disk, but I got nothing. When I hear the noise and dip the clutch, the noise goes away. I don't get it when the engine is idle, so I dont...

Hi, Just a real quick question. Does anyone know how easy it is to change the pedals on a 2001 (Y Reg) V6 4motion Golf? I would like to try to avoid any drilling etc, hoping its just nuts n bolts! Cheers,

Any help with the following would be much appreciated... I have a "T" reg 1.9CLD polo (Diesel) (1999) and there is a problem with the alarm / immobiliser unit. Pressing the key fob normally unlocks the doors and gives me 30 seconds to start the engine. Now the key fob is working because the little red light flashes and I've tried the spare so its the car end at fault but now nothing...

Hi I was wondering what mk2 golfs were fitted with the front grill incorpterateing a chrome outline? Also does anyone know where I can buy a gti badge designed to be mounted on a front grill? Or do most people just modify GTi badges themselves?

My elec window is not working and have been told it may be a jamming motor/regulator. Suggestion is to tap with hammer to try and free it. How do I go about removing all the door trim to gain access to the window motor/regulator?