Volkswagen Golf 2010 Problems

If you're happy with the original Bridgestones that could be the easier option, especially since they have lasted well, but I'm also hearing good things about the latest Kumho tyres and they are excellent value.

Your car is one of those troublesome ones that had problems with the DSG transmission, and I assume it has been checked before and had relevant the reworks. I would approach VW about replacing the transmission free of charge.

If it’s in good condition, hasn’t done a heap of kilometres, and has a documented history of servicing it should be a good first car. It’s important to remember that VW had lots of rouble with the DSG gearbox in that period, so check with the vendor to see if any work ha been done on the gearbox.

The Mazda3 and Holden Astra are both good alternative choices, but you could also consider a Toyota Corolla or Kia Rio or Cerato.

I would suspect so. Contact VW directly (1800 504 076) and lodge your claim.

Sorry to hear about your problem, but thanks for telling us about it. Broken timing chains are a concern with VW engines, and it's hard to know if the changes highlighted in the dealer bulletin provided the answer.

The Golf is a great driving car, but I couldn’t suggest you go for one, simply because of the well-known problems with the DSG auto gearbox and engine.

We haven’t had any previous reports of the problem that has affected your car. On the surface, it appears that VW has done the right thing by you in offering to repair your car at half the original quoted price.

It's not possible to say exactly how many engines VW has replaced, that's information the company doesn't divulge to the media. But we can say that there have been a number of engines replaced. I doubt that having that information would enhance your case anyway, the engine has lost compression at a very low odometer and you claim to have had the car serviced by a VW dealer. I would think it's a relatively straightforward case.