VW Golf Hatchback 1992-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value for a quality car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you do some of the work yourself - reasonable costs - bypass VW dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car is solid and quick around the corners as any of its peers.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy if driven properly.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never failed to start - even after three years. Watch out for electrical gremlins though.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    Its a quality, solid car that is reasonably swift.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for its age - should have got aircon though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fitted a Thachem Cat 1 alarm & immobiliser and Stoplock.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mixed - some good, some appaling. VW customer service line took my complaints seriously and gave me an acceptable level of renumeration.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very strong - if slightly course - engine.

    Other

    Electricals seem plagued with faults - from sunroof to rev counter to electric windows.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes