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    Volkswagen Golf 2012 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2012 Volkswagen Golf? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2012 Volkswagen Golf issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2012 Volkswagen Golf in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Volkswagen Golf review: 2004-2013
    By Ewan Kennedy · 7 May 2014
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    2012 VW Golf transmission gone
    Answered by Graham Smith · 17 October 2013

    You need to take it to your dealer and report the problems and request that it be fixed. Your car is still under warranty, so there shouldn't be any issues in having it repaired. If that doesn't resolve the issue, take your concerns directly to VW.

    Volkswagen Golf: Stalling
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 1 February 2013

    Go back to the dealer and explain your problem to them and they should be able to fix it. If the idle speed is too low it's not a matter of adjusting it higher, there is something else wrong that needs to be fixed, and your dealer is best placed to do it.

    Used Volkswagen Golf and Jetta review: 2005-2012
    By Ewan Kennedy · 10 August 2012
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    Holden Cruze: Expensive oil filter
    Answered by Graham Smith · 9 May 2012

    When we put your questions to Holden we were told that the diesel oil filter costs so much is that "it is designed to assist in the Cruze meeting Euro 5 emission standards. It contains a glass-fibre element, which is significantly different, and more expensive, than elements constructed from more commonly used materials." Holden wouldn't comment on the pricing, which does seem exorbitant to us, preferring to say that dealers set their pricing independently of the company and competitively in relation to the local market. As for the oil Holden told us that "Dexos is the Holden recommended oil, but dealers are currently not compelled to use that oil. If they elect not to use it then they have a responsibility to ensure the product they do use meets the Dexos specifications." Castrol Australia recommends its Magnatec MP 5W-30 for the Cruze diesel and says it is Dexos2 compliant.

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