Volkswagen Golf 2017 Problems

A VW spokesman told us that the revised Golf (Mark 7.5 as it's become known) arrives in July, followed by the GTI and R in August. He added that while they would like to get the GTE as well, it won't arrive before 2018.

I don't believe it does.

You could disconnect the battery without any drama, or you could just leave it locked up in the garage. Should you do so you shouldn’t have a problem starting it on your return.

They’ve fixed the faults under warranty, so they have honoured their warranty. If it happens again ask for a loan car to use while yours is being fixed.

No, it isn’t. Get it checked by your dealer.

If the problem is caused by the change in oil, as the VW technician is purported to have said, then there’s no much you can do about it. If you feel strongly enough about it, and feel you can’t live with it, talk to VW head office, or contact your state consumer affairs office for advice on how you might seek compensation from VW.