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Volkswagen Polo 2002 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2002 Volkswagen Polo? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2002 Volkswagen Polo issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2002 Volkswagen Polo in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Volkswagen Polo 2002: Keeps leaking coolant

If you've had to top-up the coolant twice in four weeks I'd suggest that your problems haven't been fixed and that you should take the car back to whoever supposedly repaired it and have them do the job properly. As for a "safe" option I can't really recommend one, except to say that I would avoid the DSG gearbox. The only "safe" option is to buy another brand, and in that case I would suggest a Japanese brand, such as Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, all of which have a good record of reliability.

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