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2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Same Fun Sedan as 2020
Ah, the Jetta GLI. It’s pretty much the sedan version of the Golf GTI. Both have Volkswagen’s fantastic…
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium: More Tech Than You Could Ever Need
For non-tech people, moving from an Apple iPhone 8 to an iPhone X seems like a massive step…
I’m Committed – Or Maybe I Should Be
We’ve been pretty quiet about our VW Jetta project lately – mainly because there’s been nothing to report. No…
Ask a Stupid Question, Get a Stupid Answer
After a great deal of wrenching and some ancient pagan rituals to make our VW Jetta Ute project pass its emissions…
Chasing The Elusive Check Engine Light
The good news is that Massachusetts has a fifteen year rolling exemption on emissions testing. The bad news…
Making More Jetta Repairs
Now that we have this shiny old Jetta, my priority had been to put it on the road…
Shifting Smoothly With 42 Draft Designs
One great thing about Volkswagen is the enormous aftermarket for them. As I delve into VW ownership for…
Five More Cheap Rallycross Cars
Our man Michael Thompson called me out seeking advice on a cheap car for rallycross, and then listed…
Jetta Shakedown and Making It Legal
The drive home in our 2003 VW Jetta Smyth Ute donor was a good shakedown, and a chance to get…
Introducing the Ranchetta, A VW Jetta Smyth Ute Donor
It’s no secret that I’m in love with the Smyth Ute. After getting the opportunity to drive one…