The Best VW Mk7 GTI Mods For The Street

 Direct-injected cars have one major drawback over their port-injected counterparts. That is, carbon deposits build up over time and need to be removed at regular intervals. The most effective and common method to do so is the use of Walnut Blasting. Walnut blasting is recognized as one of the...

There’s a short list of vehicles that are certain to make you smile, get you around reliably, and go easy on your wallet. Somewhere near the top of the list sits VW’s pair of hotshot hatchbacks. After forty years of development, the GTI and the Golf R are refined, fun, and supremely capable in...

Everyday cars need a level of practicality, though that often interferes with a light curb weight—a quality every great performance car strives to have. It all depends on how it’s packaged, though, and the Volkswagen Mk7 GTI is both practical and light, not to mention quick, affordable, and...

The GLI and the GTI are peas in a pod, heavily related siblings dressed in the same sporty appearance and bolstered by torquey, turbocharged engines. Their entry-level performance is paired with top safety features, solid fuel economy, and practical layouts that make them perfect examples of why...

Depending on your allegiance to the Volkswagen brand, this bulbous arched, air-scooped, and be-spoilered Golf either instantly registers a respectful, knowing nod or looks just like yet another time-warp body-kitted tuning-shop Golf from the ‘90s VW scene. If you’re just buckling up, this Golf is...

Have you ever wondered how the muffler on your Volkswagen MK5 GTI works, and what makes aftermarket mufflers sound considerably different? Our MK5 GTI has been in the hands of the highly capable, Charles (HumbleMechanic) Sanville. Seeing as the entire exhaust from turbo back needed replacing,...

The MK7 Volkswagen GTI has a fairly complex and cleverly engineered intake manifold. Because of the complexity, this means that it is more likely to need to be serviced or replaced. While the job of replacing the intake manifold isn't inherently difficult or expensive, there are numerous steps...

  The front-wheel-drive layout is best when looked at in terms of efficiency. Compared to rear or all-wheel-drive vehicles, they use fewer parts, save more space, use less fuel, and offer safety advantages when in the hands of overzealous drivers. Treacherous conditions also favor a FWD vehicle...

  The age of electrification is upon us, folks. The EU has placed a ban on new gasoline-powered cars after 2035, and the manufacturers have already begun to introduce the groundwork for their electric futures. Electric cars are great for what they do, but the extreme weight and size of the...