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How to replace the clutch on a VW Caddy

|Date: November 02, 2026

How to replace the clutch on a VW Caddy

Blue Print recently received a VW caddy into its workshop with its owner reporting all the classic sympto ...

Blue Print recently received a VW caddy into its workshop with its owner reporting all the classic symptoms of a worn-out clutch. The Volkswagen Caddy, a versatile LCV that's now in its fourth-generat ...

November 02, 2026
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Get to know the VW Doctor with PMM

|Date: May 23, 2025

Get to know the VW Doctor with PMM

PMM visited the VW Doctor recently to get to know them better, find out why customer-supplied parts are n ...

PMM visited the VW Doctor recently to get to know them better, find out why customer-supplied parts are never a good idea and just how much owner Ian appreciates a good cuppa. Name: VW Doctor Locatio ...

May 23, 2025
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Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

|Date: February 14, 2019

Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – whic ...

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – which, unless acted on, could cause the premature failure of the starter motor. ...

February 14, 2019
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Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp Illuminated – Volkswagen Golf

|Date: December 18, 2017

Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp Illuminated – Volkswagen Golf

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

December 18, 2017
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Engine Judder at Idle – 2012 Volkswagen Passat

|Date: October 25, 2017

Engine Judder at Idle – 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI –Engine judder at idle. ...

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI –Engine judder at idle. ...

October 25, 2017
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Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

|Date: September 04, 2017

Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. VOLKSWAGEN UP – ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM ...

September 04, 2017
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Fuel Filler Flap Won’t Close – Volkswagen Touran

|Date: August 17, 2017

Fuel Filler Flap Won’t Close – Volkswagen Touran

Autodata's tech tips for common faults. ...

Autodata's tech tips for common faults. ...

August 17, 2017
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How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Beetle

|Date: August 07, 2017

How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Beetle

Timing belt replacement guide on a Volkswagen Beetle from Schaeffler. ...

Timing belt replacement guide on a Volkswagen Beetle from Schaeffler. ...

August 07, 2017
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The Rear Door Window Glass Dropping Abruptly when Opening

|Date: July 28, 2017

The Rear Door Window Glass Dropping Abruptly when Opening

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. 2010 5-DOOR VOLKSWAGEN POLO - THE REA ...

July 28, 2017
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Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

|Date: July 06, 2017

Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. VOLKSWAGEN UP – ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM ...

July 06, 2017
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How to fit a clutch on a Volkswagen Tiguan

|Date: July 04, 2016

How to fit a clutch on a Volkswagen Tiguan

A clutch fitment guide for the 4Motion 2.0TDI model, engine code CBBB, from Schaffler Automotive Aftermar ...

A clutch fitment guide for the 4Motion 2.0TDI model, engine code CBBB, from Schaffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK). ...

July 04, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

|Date: May 23, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine. ...

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine. ...

May 23, 2016
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How to tighten manicat bolts

|Date: April 14, 2016

How to tighten manicat bolts

When replacing exhaust manifold cats (this example covers the VW Golf manifold cat), Bosal recommends tig ...

When replacing exhaust manifold cats (this example covers the VW Golf manifold cat), Bosal recommends tightening the bolts sequentially and making sure they’re torqued to the VM specifications. If thi ...

April 14, 2016
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VW Coolant – Comma

|Date: February 21, 2016

VW Coolant – Comma

The introduction of new Comma Xstream GG40 with BASF Glysantin extends the brand portfolio of contemporar ...

The introduction of new Comma Xstream GG40 with BASF Glysantin extends the brand portfolio of contemporary antifreeze/coolants to five manufacturer-approved products. Based on glycol and glycerine, it ...

February 21, 2016
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Breaking News: Petrol cars may be implicated in emissions scandal

|Date: November 04, 2015

Breaking News: Petrol cars may be implicated in emissions scandal

Another 800,000 European vehicles could be caught up in the on-going Volkswagen emissions scandal, but th ...

Another 800,000 European vehicles could be caught up in the on-going Volkswagen emissions scandal, but this time they are not limited to diesel engines. According to reports, “irregularities” have bee ...

November 04, 2015
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