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Wrong kind of grease! Took the car to a local mechanic and he has solved the problem. He opened the bonnet from below and found that at some time in the past someone had lubricated the catch with a grease that was too heavy. it had collected dirt over the years and just seized up. He cleaned it all ...

Thanks Maclee. Unfortunately it didn't work. Thanks J1MMCD, the emblem turns easily 1mm then there is a definite hard resistance there. It's hard to imagine something is not going to shatter if forced further. Dmitch16: The days when I could scrabble about under a car for more than a few minutes are...

2008 Passat Sport TDI 4Motion Hi guys, I wonder if any of you has the answer to this problem? The bonnet is stuck in the locked position and the cable lever inside the car will not pop it open. There is a little resistance felt on the lever and I can hear movement of parts at the front but without t...

Many thanks to you both! I'm loathe these days to lay on the ground peering under cars but I guess I'm just going to have to do it again to see just what protection is there. If the sump guard is there we will go to the caravan at least once. If it gently grounds there's a possibility of borrowing a...

I was looking for the right sort of Berlingo to replace the one I'd worn out but I was told about the Passat that was for sale nearby. It was in such good condition I just had to have it! So I have 2008 Tdi 4motion Sport and, I have to say, really enjoy using it. There's one thing that worries me th...