VW will answer queries on this freephone number from their head office, 0800 333666

My mechanic, Andy, will answer questions on 07958 455363
Eaglespeed is the best MOT garage in Woodgreen: Joe in 0208 889 6090

The specialist companies listed below offer discounts on VW's high prices for spare parts. Parts like mirrors, bumpers, lights and clutches.

These shops sell new VW parts at a sizeable discount:

• KMS VW PARTS, Neasden, North London.    Tel:(0208) 438 1000
  They are friendly on the phone and have a warehouse opposite IKEA on the North Circular Road.
  
  
• GERMAN & SWEDISH, Whiteman Road, Wood Green.    Tel:(0208) 341 7570
  Website: www.gsfcarparts.com
  They are part of a national chain and have branches in most areas.
  
  
• EURO CAR PARTS Discount Shops 020 7272 8822 www.eurocarparts.com
  
  
• AVS, Watford. www.vwspares.co.uk
  They offer a mail order service for parts through their good web site.
  
  

These firms sell second-hand, quality VW parts :

• VW SPARES, Upminster, Essex.    Tel:(01708) 640781
  They have a shop just off the M25 on the B186 road to Brentford. This is off the A127 road to Southend.
  
  
• VW SPARES, River Road, Barking.    Tel:(0208) 594 7277.
  They have a warehouse just off the North Circular Road.
  
  
• VW SPARES, Redcorn Ltd. White Hart Lane, Tottenham. Tel:(0208) 880 9555.
  
  
• VOLKS-APART Ltd, Plumstead, SE18. Tel:(0208) 309 6200 www.volkswagenspares.com
  Very helpful with new and used parts. Good postal service.
  
  
• STEVENS, Good VW specialists. Chelmsford. 01245 362020
  
  
• BRANTWOOD, Tottenham. 0208 885 4165
  
  
• REDCORD Ltd, White Hart Lane, Tottenham. 0208 880 9555.
  
  

These websites search for second hand parts among hundreds of sellers:

• http://www.daautoparts.co.uk/
• www.247spares.co.uk and, of course, www.ebay.co.uk
• www.breakeryard.com/partfinder.aspx

Most good locksmiths can make a copy of your VW key for about £25:

• Tony Williams, Muswell Hill Broadway, charge £25.    Tel:(0208) 444 7300
  
  
• Brown's locksmiths, Wood Green Shopping City Market, charge £20.
  
  

These two car insurance companies are very user friendly and economical:

• Tesco Insurance on (0845) 300 4400
  Website:www.tesco.com
  
  
• Norwich Union on (0800) 015 1392
  Quote my dealer number for a weeks free insurance: 0439816