If the EGR fails prematurely (within 60k miles) I am telling people to try to claim this as a consequence of the VAG emissions defeat ECU programming. More than 60k, they can get choked anyway an any ...

My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI needed EGR replacement in December 2016 after 51,000 miles. The dealer quoted £1200 plus to replace but, as a valued customer, he reduced the cost to £400. I then asked ...

Incredibly, the VW Golf is the old-fashioned choice in this test. With its traditional diesel engine and five-speed manual gearbox, the hatchback can’t match the Chevrolet or Toyota in terms of ...