What should I look for when going to view a 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
What should I look for when going to view a 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
Gordon Johnson (Clontarf)Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Gordon,
Well, as with any high performance model, check first for signs of abuse. Are the wheels in good order? Do the tyres look knackered? Does the engine smoke or the clutch smell? If it seems that it has been wrecked and ruined by a former hot-shoe owner, then walk away. Aside from that, check that the gearbox (manual or auto) picks up gears crisply and cleanly, listen for grinding our graunching noises from the suspension and check the paint carefully for excessive stone chipping or damage. It's also worth winding up some speed and then heaving on the brakes to check that the anti-lock brake system is working OK - some ABS control units were reported to have failed.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser@neilmbriscoe