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K&N 57-0299 Performance Intake Kit VW GOLF MK3 1,4, 1.6 SPI

K&N 57-0299 Performance Intake Kit VW GOLF MK3 1,4, 1.6 SPI

K&N 57i Series Induction Kits are specifically designed for each different vehicle and will free your car from the size restriction that comes with the factory air box. These economical kits can take a variety of different forms based on vehicle characteristics and available space under the hood. Each kit is designed to provide power … Continue reading

How do i fix/install remote central locking in my VW Golf?

I have bought an ‘M’ reg golf and the central locking doesn’t work. I don’t know if this model should have central locking or not and how i would fix it if it did. I have a small child so if I could install remote central locking it would make my life so much easier, … Continue reading

Will putting a higher grade gas into my VW Golf ’02 damage the engine?

I had a check engine light come on in my 2002 VW Golf (gas 2.0). I took it to have the computer read at it came up saying "catalyst efficiency below threshold". The auto guy told me to try putting mid-grade gas into it, because a higher octane gas could help the problem. My car … Continue reading

my vw bora [golf] has just refused to start,there is plenty of life in the battery, it just wont fire, anyone?

ideas or had anything similar, thanks. You really didnt give much info, year of car?, is it cranking? did anything happen out of ordinary before you tried to start(replace anything or recharge, jump, refuel, stall, etc) I remember once an old vw wouldnt start until seatbelt fully seated but I imagine you’d know that. any … Continue reading

Are other people having problems with their VW Golf or other model?

I just purchased a VW golf and now the MIL light came on. I checked the manual and it said that it may be b/c the car has been idleing. I did idle the car shortly before it came on. Are other people having fickle problems with their VW? I’ve been looking over reviews for … Continue reading

what is the life expectancy in miles of a vw golf petrol engine?

the car is a vw golf 1.8gl 1996 I have a 1995 VW Jetta..160,000 + miles and a 1985 VW GTI with over 250,000+ miles and both engines are original, run strong, and pass smog with flying colors…The key to long life in any car is "Good Maintenance"

What is the life expectancy of a 1999 VW Jetta or Golf?

I was wondering how many miles a 1999 Jetta or Golf (new body style) will go and what kind of repairs they would require. Ditto with KB. Make sure you keep up the maintenance on it and that car will last a very long time. However if its an automatic, there’s a good chance that … Continue reading