I'm looking for a good mechanic to service my '01 Passat. I live in Stratford and work in Stamford, so anywhere in between would work. Thanks!

I'm looking for a good mechanic to service my '01 Passat. I live in Stratford and work in Stamford, so anywhere in between would work. Thanks!

Recently bought a 1988 Scirocco 16v from a friend and the car had been sitting on his driveway for a couple of years although it ran quite well before he stored it. I want to prep up the car prior to getting her on the road however I'm hesitant to start the car before I do anything to it. Since I...

Car has been having some hard start issues but no hesitations, couple of stalls at idle very rarely. Today big problems! Car started in morning, then drove about 15 highway miles at about 80mph no problems. Car sat for about 2 hours then started up - no problems. Went about 2 miles stop and go...

What do I need to read/reset the check engine light ? Is my 02 Passat 1.8T OBD II compliant for scanners ? Can my friend's MAC OBD scanner get a flash upgrade to allow it to read the codes ?

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I have a 1984 Westy and need to find the paint code for it. This van was a european delivery, and is painted in the euro-spec John-Deere green (not available in the US). I need some touchup paint, and the local shop can whip me some up if I can only find the code... I looked under the driver...

We have a 2005 Passat TDI that is going for its 10,000 mile service and he dealer quoted $106.00 Does this sound like a good price? Seems mostly for the oil and filter change. With all the dealer bashing in this NG I thought I should ask what others are paying for this service. Cecil Hayden

I have a 2000 Golf TDI automatic that will only take off in 3rd gear. If I pull the shifter down into (1) Low, & shift it thru the gears manually, it shifts to the selected gear as it should. But if I try to take off in (D) Drive...like I said, it's pulling in 3rd. Is there a shift sensor or switch...

I'm in Los Angeles, SF valley area. The dreaded time has finally arrived to change the timing belt for my 2000 5-spd tdi Golf. Any ideas about a trusted mechanic. They want over 700 at the dealer. Thanks, RJF

Hi all, My son is thinking of buying a VR6 (1992/3) with a suspect head gasket, needs to know if this is an engine-out operation. He is trying to sort out a buying price. Rog http://www.geocities.com/rogerscyberhome

Does anybody know how to remove the caliper off the front brakes so I can replace the pads. I'm sure it is simple

Hi My 94 jetta diesel is hard starting in the morning. I am in Canada and it's usually cold, but lately it has been mild and it is hard starting. It's like it just doesn't ketch to start. It would be the same thing as when a spark plug isn't working properly. I took it to the shop and they tell...

I've recently acquired an early 99 Jetta (TDI, 1Z engine) and am now de-bugging it. The security alarm is erratic (horn beeps sometimes a minute after pressing the lock button on the remote device, and the alarm fires at odd intervales when parked); it seems my best bet is to remove...

Premature fuel pump failure on certain 2003 Passats has resulted in a recall: Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : PASSAT Year : 2003 Build Dates : 20020901 - 20030331 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V017000 Date Owner's Notified: Date Received by ODI: 20060123 Date Added to Databse:...

This afternoon I went for a drive in my '88 Cabriolet convertible, which has disk front brakes and drum rear brakes. Usually I have a CD playing, but this time I had it turned off. As a result I could hear automotive noises better, and I heard something that appeared to be coming from the front...

I need to replace the front wheel bearings on my '84 Rabbit. Both wheels have some play in them when I wiggle them back and forth, and I hear this high-pitched hum on the passenger side when driving down the road. I've been reading the John Muir Rabbit book and it is instructing me to buy new...

I was just searching for an online source for an oil filter for my daughter's 2003 Jetta 1.8T and was surprised to find that the new larger oil filter is only recommended for the Passat 1.8T. I had assumed that the big filter would be just as necessary for the Jetta/Golf/Beetle 1.8T. It never...

I have recently replaced my altenator and starter in my Jetta. Everything seemed to be fine upon intial start but after listening closely I noticed a whirring noise coming from my starter. When I shut down the car it seemed as if the starter slowly whined down. Is this a faulty solenoid or is...