Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Volkswagen Touareg faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Volkswagen Touareg fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Volkswagen Touareg (2003 - Present) Fault Guide
Volkswagen Touareg (2003 - Present) Fault Guide

We know of 10 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg (2003 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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0 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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3 recalls
Here's an example fault on the VOLKSWAGEN Touareg (2003 - Present)
What to look for:
Test drive the vehicle. Listen for an intermittent or constant high pitched whine from the front of the car, coming from underneath the gearbox area. Check particularly for this fault if there is evidence of the car being driven off road.
What it means:
This could be a fault with the front differential.
What to do
Have the car inspected. If the fault is the differential negotiate £3000 off or have the repair completed.
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