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 cope with such situations.

Unscrewing corroded screws.

Before you pick up a wrench or screwdriver, remove rust … 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. 30 x 30 cm) prevents it from sinking into the ground and slightly increases the lifting height. … 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. Don't underestimate the works, with which you have not had much or nothing to do 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. Carry the wheel bolt wrench with you, universal pliers for crimping e.g.. a loose electrical connection, kawałek zapasowego … read on

Tools

Basic set

Only a complete and correct set of tools can guarantee a satisfactory repair result. Before you get down to work, check it out, do you really have the right tools, following the directions provided.

■ Poor tool, which will deform or break at the first rusty bolt, przysporzy Ci … read on

Original parts and replacements

All spare parts necessary for the repair can be purchased at the Volkswagen showroom. However, you don't necessarily have to stock up on such points. Automotive stores have a wide selection of parts offered directly by manufacturers, Volkswagen's suppliers. Należy jednak zrezygnować z zakupu części … read on

Spare parts

Spare parts necessary for the planned repair should be obtained before starting work. Prepare a parts list, which you will need. It should be remembered not only about the directly damaged element, but also about related parts and auxiliary materials, like for example. seals, pierścienie … read on

The lack of appropriate tools will make it impossible to perform the work independently. The car's factory-fitted tools do little more than replace a wheel.

Good organization and careful preparation of the workplace, is half the success of DIY enthusiasts. Work can only be done efficiently then, kiedy jest do dyspozycji właściwe miejsce pracy oraz odpowiednie narzędzia … read on