Preventive maintenance before a road trip falls into two categories—dealing with the known and forestalling the predictable.

It’s not a massive change compared to the Golf Style, but it’s distinct enough to warrant having the two models available. The sporty front seats in the R-Line ... space while you control the ...

This Mk7 Golf R goldilocks zone was short-lived, however, with the inception of WLTP emissions regulations in 2018/19 forcing VW to pinch the ... consumables – tyres, brakes and so on.

Your brakes are one of the most important safety features on your car. That’s why keeping them in top shape — and regular brake replacement — is so important. Brakes, just like tires ...

Equally significantly, on 29 March ’74 Volkswagen ... brakes, five, six and seven-speed gearboxes, including the dual-clutch system, air-conditioning, airbags... you name it. Across the years ...

The Golf R-Line (not to be confused with the VW Golf R hot hatch) has lowered sports suspension, making it keener to change direction ... is quite clunky. The brakes themselves are strong, but ...

Pro tip: Even if you’re having a mechanic replace your brake pads, providing the ones you want yourself can save you some cash too. The higher up-front cost of purchasing premium brake pads can ...

Let’s begin with a little history on the car that America first knew as the Rabbit (arguably an even better name for the car than Golf). Volkswagen began planning to replace the Beetle ... and pinion ...

In 2010 the Golf R went for a more efficient, agile approach – a formula that still underpins most high-performance hatches you can buy new. A high-output 270hp 2.0-litre engine replaced the heavier ...

You don't have to be a car enthusiast to know you should change your brake pads long before you hear that all-too-familiar metal-on-metal grind. That's the sound of potentially costing yourself ...