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WHAT IS RWC MOTORSPORT?

RWC Motorsport is a free, community-focused technical resource dedicated to the Volkswagen MK4 generation (1999–2005) and the broader PQ34 platform. We cover the Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, New Beetle, Audi TT, and every engine code, transmission, and part number in between.

Our goal is simple: provide accurate, detailed, and well-organized technical information for owners, mechanics, and enthusiasts who work on these cars every day. Whether you are chasing a CEL, planning a turbo upgrade, or trying to find the right torque spec for a cylinder head bolt, this site exists to help.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Anyone who owns, maintains, or modifies a VW or Audi on the PQ34 platform. That includes shade-tree mechanics doing weekend maintenance, performance shops building track cars, and new owners learning the platform for the first time. We write for people who actually turn wrenches.

HOW WE OPERATE

RWC Motorsport is a project of Oettinger Management Group. The site is supported through the Amazon Associates program and advertising. When you click a product link and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This is how we keep the lights on and the content free.

Our editorial content is independent. Product recommendations are based on community experience, OEM specifications, and hands-on testing — not paid placements. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

ACCURACY

We source our technical data from VW AG factory documentation, ETKA electronic parts catalogs, Bentley service manuals, and verified community knowledge built over two decades of MK4 ownership. If you spot an error, let us know — we take accuracy seriously.

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