Connecticut offers plenty of rain and its fair share of snow during the winter months, which means drivers need vehicles that can handle these conditions. Top selling vehicles in previous years...
Drivers in the market for a used Volkswagen vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set...
The Volkswagen Golf R has all-wheel drive, two or four door options, and a turbocharged engine for those who want a little extra power. The Golf R is upgraded from the GTI,...
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a great choice for any car enthusiast who needs a practical but fun car for everyday driving. The Jetta TDI (which stands for turbocharged direct injection)...
At some point, most of us have to choose between the cars we wanted when were kids and the ones we need for our commute to the office or to pick up our...
Mid-size sedans are the realm of small families or commuters who want a slightly larger vehicle than a subcompact or compact car, yet don’t want to fully give up their good gas mileage. The sedan offers more comfort...
Sedans are a special class of vehicle: created to provide a comfortable and often luxurious ride to those who have passed beyond the need to stick to the compact class. These slightly larger vehicles offer options the compacts...
When you’re buying a vehicle that needs to meet the requirements of all kinds of passengers the process can prove to be rather tricky. However, if you happen to be single, you’re the one in...
As a personal trainer, you either operate out of a gym, or you go to your clients. Either way, you probably don’t have to haul any more gear than what fits...
Of course you would love to be able to ride your motocross bike everywhere, but the reality is, at some point you're going to need to transport it. A cargo van of...
If you’re a rock climber, you want a vehicle that gets you where you need to go, even if the terrain gets rough. You may be living out of your vehicle at...
Many people focus more on interior room than cargo carrying capacity. That’s natural if you have a large family or regularly carpool, but what about drivers who need to carry a...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a problem maintaining the correct voltage in the alternator. When you increase the RPM's, this turns the alternator faster which increases the voltage to the vehicle's electrical systems. This would explain the...
There are a number of things that may cause a rough idle. A rough idle may be caused by things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen...
According to the listings, there are two engine codes - BPR and BPS. Those equipped with the BPS engine have the fuel filter located under the vehicle, just ahead of the passenger side rear wheel. The BPR equipped vehicles have...
The radiator replacement and the present no start problem are just coincidences. Check to see if there are any stored diagnostic trouble codes. Be sure you have a fully charged battery that passes an actual load test. Confirm that the...
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A number of things may cause code P0171 to be triggered. As the code indicates, this means there is a lean fuel condition which may be caused by a lack of fuel supply or in some cases, a vacuum leak....
Hi there. One of the most common causes of overheating issues like you've described are air bubbles trapped in the coolant system. There is a vehicle specific process for bleeding the cooling system anytime you add or remove coolant from...
Hi there. Based on what you've described, I would suspect that the root issue is the heater core; especially if you turn on the heater and you're getting cool air and not hot air. When there is an obstruction of...
This could be a number of things such as brake pads that could be sticking or possibly a heat shield or other component underneath the vehicle that could be loose and dragging on the ground. I would suggest having a...
Brown sludge could be a consequence of mixing incompatible coolants as well as not draining the coolant frequently enough. At this point, you just want to be sure that as much of the contaminants as possible have been removed and...
If you don't feel confident, I recommend you just hand the job over to a professional. Even to the point of not trying to jump the car yourself. I can't tell you how many times I've fielded questions from people...
Hi There, This depends largely on the amount of damage that may have been done as a result of the belt breaking. This may range from very minor damage limited to just the belt breaking to damaging valves and other...
Hi there. In most cases, when a CV axle breaks while the vehicle is in motion, additional damage will be done to transmission components or gear system components as well. The only way we can really help is to have...
Hi there. We have a great online tool here on this website that will allow you to look up all recommended services for your Volkswagen GTI at different mileage intervals. Simply click this link and enter your vehicle information. Once...
Like everything else, your car's transmission is controlled by a computer. I suspect there is a control issue. It could be that the computer is not getting a signal that it wants to see, or that there is a breakdown...
Hi there. This video is actually pretty good to show you how to self diagnose this type of problem that is common with TDI's. I would recommend watching this video first, and if this doesn't resolve your problem - I...
Hi there. This is actually a rather common problem with these vehicles. In most cases, it's caused by debris inside the roof seal or a seal that has become dried on hardtop convertibles. This video will show you how most...
Hi there. If you have an automatic transmission (meaning you only shift to drive gear and do not have a clutch pedal), this issue is caused by either something stuck underneath the gear drive or damage to the gear shift...
Shift points depend somewhat on the load on the engine and whether you are going uphill or downhill. Generally, though, you can shift at around 2,000 RPM. The recommended shift points are documented in the printed Owner's Manual for the...
There are quite a few possibilities and it will just require a careful examination. I would recommend that you have your vehicle's suspension inspected by a certified Mechanic to determine the location of the interference. The service to request is...
