Most VW Transporter modifications start with the same itch. The van does everything you ask of it, but one day you notice how much it leans on a roundabout, or how flat it feels pulling onto a slip road with a load in the back. That's usually the week somebody rings us. We've been fitting parts to these vans in our Manchester workshop since the T5 turned up, and the order you do things matters more than the badge on the box. Here are twelve upgrades we'd put on our own van, and who each one s …

Choosing the right VW Golf GTI parts starts with how you use the car and what you’d like to improve. You might want a deeper exhaust note or more power, while your plans could also centre on handling or styling. Search results cover several Golf GTI generations and numerous tuning stages, so it helps to narrow the options down according to your model and goals. This guide covers exhausts, remaps and ECU tuning, intake and cooling upgrades, brakes, suspension and styling. We’ll exp …

Two ninths, one lucky number and a late call from the stewards. Dexter’s season finale at Brands Hatch had the lot. Here’s a funny thing about the Jack Sears Trophy. It’s the BTCC title for drivers who’ve never stood on the podium. So the moment you win it the next goal is obvious. Stop being eligible. Dexter Patterson ticked off the first part at Silverstone. Two weeks later at Brands Hatch, he ticked off the second. Dexter had the trophy in the bag before the finale, …