| The Volkswagen Golf is one of the most successful | | | | diesels. Large wheels tend to mar the low speed ride - |
| models on the market, especially in the corporate car | | | | 17in alloys are the best compromise. Checking for |
| market. The extensive redesign of the car should | | | | other features in used Golf would be to check |
| indicate that the all-around talent further extends its | | | | whether the engine management light isn't showing on |
| position as a business estate car and as a first car for | | | | the dashboard, the ignition coils failure prematurely. |
| families as well. | | | | It is advisable to steer clear of the 1.4 petrol version |
| The evolution of the VW Golf from fifth generation to | | | | because of its lacklustre performance. At the other |
| sixth generation has not resulted in a radical redesign - | | | | end of the scale is the 2.0 TDI SE, which offers plenty |
| in fact it sits on the same platform as the outgoing | | | | of grunt and good economy. Its strong residual values |
| model. Lie down next to the car and peek underneath | | | | are a direct effect of its virtues. |
| and you will see flat panels lining its underbelly. Making | | | | Finish standards, materials and comfort levels are |
| the bottom of the car smooth helps air to slide under it | | | | excellent in any used Volkswagen Golf cars. The new |
| more quickly and efficiently. The front bumper is also | | | | white backlit dials promotes the view that the new car |
| smoother and the suspension has been lowered to | | | | offers a smarter driving environment. Its worth |
| give the Volkswagen Golf a more slippery shape and | | | | considering used VW Golf alternatives such as the |
| help reduce drag and conserve fuel. | | | | used Ford Focus, used Peugeot 307, the Honda Civic |
| From launch the used Volkswagen Golf was available | | | | and the Astra. |
| with 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines and 1.9 and 2.0 | | | | |