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Who can help having a soft spot for Volkswagen?Volkswagen are the People's Car, and they mean business. 

The design history of Volkswagen models has generally been quite pleasing, from the iconic Beetle to the smoothly executive Passat.  In fact the only possible black mark on their record may be the early Polos.  Less than attractive, abrupt metal boxes on wheels that looked like they were made to serve a utilitarian purpose.The early Volkswagen Polo was not exactly the best looking car.The Polo has gone from a boxy looking car to a sleek, curvaceous ride.

The Mark V Polo has elements that hark back to the angular nature of its forebears, but combines these with the more alluring sweeping lines that denote Volkswagen’s successful return to the integration of graceful bodywork.  It may not yet have the symbolic factor of the Beetle, but it is instantly recognisable as a style unique to the Volkswagen camp that may very well become another generational place marker.

If you're looking for a family car or an executive model, a used Volkswagen could suit you down to the ground.  There’s nothing pretentious about a VW, but likewise no model is humble.  Seeing a Volkswagen is like seeing an old friend, a welcome recognition that makes you feel good for the rest of the day. 

A used Volkswagen is the ideal choice for the discerning buyer, combining affordability with the reliable elegance that we have come to expect from the makers of the Phaeton and Jetta.  With a vast range of models and engines on offer there’s an ideal VW for everyone, from lovers of vintage styles to those with yen for the more futuristic.A Volkswagen makes you feel as if everything is going to be great.Volkswagen are famous for iconic car designs and quality engineering.

If you’re looking for a car that feels more like a companion than a tool, a used Volkswagen is the choice to make.Volkswagen are a popular brand due to their abilty to keep pace with public demand to provide innovative vehicles that perform excellently.In these tough times, a used Volkswagen could be the answer to moneysaving. You'll spend less and still receive reliable performance from an attractive car.  A used VW still has the charm of its brand new brethren, but comes with the comfortable feeling of community that embodies what the People’s Car stands for.

It doesn't look as if Volkswagen will ever lose the ability to produce innovative designs and high-quality performance.”

It is a common held belief that the Volkswagen Golf is the epitome of a cool car; style, performance and an impressive history all firmly place it in a very favourable light with the general public. Since its introduction in 1974 the Golf has walked that precarious tightrope of great motoring, but at a reasonable price. When I put some thought into it though, I can’t help but question the Golf’s credibility. Let me take you through my thinking and see if I can convince you.

I have nothing but fond memories of the Volkswagen Golf. My Grandfather owned a dark blue 1984 Golf MkII which was a huge part of my childhood; providing the transport for thousands of excursions over many years. I remember the grunt of the engine, the sporty shape of the bodywork and the slightly musty smell of the interior…but that may have been my Grandfather’s fault rather than an intentional Volkswagen specification. My point is that the VW Golf has a marvellous heritage and undoubtedly holds a place in the heart of anyone who has spent time in one. The question is, how can a car I associate with an elderly relative ever be considered cool?

In most circles, the VW Golf is recognised as ecologically sound as the automotive industry is going to get without resorting the poorly-performing hybrids, electric powered cars that will only get you to the end of your drive before conking out, or bio-fuel which will probably involve you shovelling tonnes of bovine excrement into your car. But since when has environmentally considerate motoring been considered cool? It may be important for the future of the planet, but it is without a doubt entirely uncool. When have tree-huggers looked like anything more than tussled-hair layabouts, with personal hygiene issues.

In recent years every other car manufacturer has began to produce hot hatchbacks and stylish superminis that have reduced Volkswagen’s uniqueness to practically zero. The Vauxhall Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Toyota Aygo and the Fiat 500 have all jumped on the bandwagon and have started pulling some of the market share away from VW. It is perhaps through reputation alone that the Golf has remained one of the brand leaders in this increasingly saturated marketplace. So as well as committing some anti-cool mistakes, it appears the Volkswagen Golf has lost almost all of its individuality.

To top it all off, Volkswagen’s Bavarian lineage hardly reeks of the Fonze does it? German engineering may be efficient and reliable but it rarely makes your body shake with joy, or reduce you to tears with its sheer great performance. If anything, German motors keep you on the straight and narrow, get you there on time and make no attempts to entertain or intrigue you on the way. So why is the Golf thought to be a cool car?

The answer is a mystery essentially; like Aurora Borealis or the Bermuda Triangle…it just is a car that exudes cool. There’s no reason or logic behind the VW Golf’s continued appreciation, it is just a naturally occurring phenomenon that even the hardiest of boffins would struggle to explain. The Golf is the equation for aero-elasticity of the automotive world; an enigma that continues to baffle and mystify.

The Golf is not the best looking car in its field, nor is it the cheapest or best performing, but for some inexplicable reason it remains one of the most popular, desirable and coolest cars available. I know that I would personally choose it over any of its price bracket competition…I will just never be able to explain why.