Hello! My ex and I bought a used 2005 beetle convertible 1.8 turbo for our daughter a year ago, and most of that time it's been sitting in our driveway. My non-mechanic ex would try to fix one thing, and two would break! Rather than take the car in to a legit shop, he just bought her a Prius...

Hi all.. I just got my first beetle... a 2000 1.8L, 5 speed. I thought it was going to be awesome but it's been one thing after the next so far. I'll highlight my main issues below and would love it if you can jump in on any of the issues with advice. "Maybe" needs a new clutch? I say maybe...

I am having many different problems with my beetle!! 1) MY ABS and ASR lights are on in my dash. 2) When my car sits either overnight in my garage or during my work shift, and then I try and reverse the car, the brakes don't compress all the way and I pretty much have to stand on my brake...

Hey all, this is my first post to newbeetle.org I am having problems with my car stalling. While driving the ASR light will come on. There is nothing wrong with the traction control or ABS (I tested them out the other day on some snow). Once I turn the car off and restart it, the light will be...

As the title says... Just can't figure this one out. Finally got the vac leaks taken care of, but this one just won't go away. Any ideas? I scanned for codes already with the VAG COM (free version) and got none. the light comes on at around 5000 rpm and will not go back off until I shut off...

Is this possible? Are the components bolt on? or would it involve major parts swappage? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. :)