Volkswagen is German and you can generally expect excellent engineering in German cars. Still, Volkswagen is a mass produced people’s car with models in various price levels. You have the Phaeton, the Passat, Jetta, Corrado, Gti and Scirocco among others. The car is generally reliable but its engine can develop problems over time. You can recognize symptoms and then take your car to the car mechanic Port Melbourne specializing in European car repairs. Oil sludge Oil sludge builds up in the engine and the sludge can lead to sluggish performance as well as faster wear and tear of internal moving parts. It is best to take your VW to the car mechanic Port Melbourne and get complete oil flush done to remove sludge and restore engine performance. Check engine light This light can come on due to various engine related issues such as: Faulty oxygen sensor that may be clogged with dirt or defective and needs replacement Catalytic converter reaches end of life and de