Volkswagen Problems

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

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Who owns Lamborghini?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

Volkswagen Group own Lamborghini. Volkswagen also own Audi which is why Lamborghinis have a lot of Audi parts.

Who owns Skoda?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

Skoda Auto is owned by Volkswagen Group. Other car companies that fall under the VW Group banner include Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT and, of course, Volkswagen.

Which big family cars do you recommend?
Answered by Graham Smith · 03 May 2019

I don’t believe there’s an SUV that would meet your needs. The best and most sensible solution would be a peoplemover, like a Toyota Tarago, Hyundai iMax, VW Transporter.

Volkswagen Golf 2016: Warranty
Answered by Graham Smith · 03 May 2019

You should never assume anything; she should have asked if there was to be a charge before she left the dealership. It’s too late to complain now. As for the radar sensor, it does seem that it is very sensitive to being knocked out of alignment, and I would have thought VW should help out with the cost or realigning it. The dealer has offered to cover part of the cost, but not all of it. If you feel inclined you could pursue VW for the total cost of repairs, but it’s by no means and open-and-shut case that you would be successful.

Volkswagen Touareg 2007: GVM and GCM
Answered by Graham Smith · 19 Apr 2019

It depends on the specific model. The GVM varies from 2850 kg to 3200 kg; the GCM varies from 5735 kg to 6700 kg.

Volkswagen Golf GTi: Is it a good first car?
Answered by Graham Smith · 29 Mar 2019

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.

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

Where is Skoda made?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

The main Skoda factory remains in the Czech Republic in Mladá Boleslav. They also have plants in Kvasiny, Vrchlabi and Prague. Volkswagen owns the Skoda brand so outside of the Czech Republic, Skodas are made in Slovakia, India, Russia and China, predominantly in Volkswagen plants.

Who makes Skoda?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

Skoda is owned by Volkswagen Group. The Skoda brand build cars out of the Czech Republic while Volkswagen also build Skoda cars out of Slovakia, India, Russia and China.

Volkswagen Polo and Mitsubishi Triton recalled
By Tom White · 07 May 2019
Volkswagen issues recall for potentially explosive airbag, while Mitsubishi rectifies defective side-steps.
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