Repair costs

■ Ask for the cost of materials and labor first, and then sign the order. Set an upper amount for possible additional work, resulting during repair. … read on

Car in the workshop

Sometimes you have to put the car in the workshop, e.g.. in order to perform the maintenance activities provided for under the guarantee or then, when there is not enough time, experience or special tools necessary for … read on

Removing corroded bolts and nuts.

Threaded connections.

Baked or broken screws have already discouraged many amateur mechanics from working on the car on their own.. A few tips should help novice hobbyists get over it … read on

Correct lifting of the car

Lift

The standard equipment of the Golf is a screw jack. With it, the car can be raised high enough to do most of the work. Placing a thick board under the lift (Ok. … read on

Safety first and foremost

This principle is self-evident, but it should be emphatically emphasized nonetheless: safety has the highest priority when doing DIY. Only get down to such repairs, which you are able to cope with. … read on

Check out the toolkit on your Golf. Even the best tools in the garage will be useless, when in the event of a fault on the route, there is no lift and an ordinary screwdriver. Should be transported with … read on