Volkswagen Fox Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Volkswagen Fox’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be affecting … Read more

Volkswagen Fox Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Volkswagen Fox’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) … Read more

Volkswagen Fox Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Volkswagen Fox has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if you … Read more

Volkswagen Fox Alarm Keeps Going Off: Causes + How to Fix

Your Volkswagen Fox’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your car away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”.  This article will discuss some … Read more

Volkswagen Fox Key Fob Not Working: 5 Common Causes

If your Volkswagen Fox’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure.  Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Volkswagen Fox’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more

Volkswagen Fox CarPlay Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

Do you need help getting Apple CarPlay to work in your Volkswagen Fox? You’re not alone. Many people have experienced an issue with CarPlay connections, which can be frustrating.  The good news is the fix is usually pretty simple. This article covers the most common reasons Apple CarPlay isn’t working in the Volkswagen Fox and … Read more

Volkswagen Fox Bad Fuel Mileage: Causes

If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Volkswagen Fox is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Fox’s check engine … Read more