Steering gap

[secret squire]

Hello,

I have just bought a 2006 VW Golf, 44k on the clock. I didn't notice when test driving, but noticed soon after, that there is a slight neutral gap (I don't know the correct term) in the steering.

Basically, from the neutral position, the steering wheel will move a couple of degrees before turning wheels, and it is quite noticeable at motorway cruising speeds (same degree of "gap" at any speed, or when stationary for that matter).

Obviously I will be talking to the dealer on Monday - in the meantime - does anyone have any idea what is likely to be causing this - I would be surprised if anything has particularly worn out given the age and mileage of the car? I'm just hoping to have a bit of an idea before I speak to the dealer.

Many thanks,

SS

[Pickled Piper]

It's a dead spot. It could be all manner of things related to the steering system, alignment, tyres or it may just be a characteristic of the vehicle. If the dealer can't pin it down to a technical problem ask them to let you drive another vehicle of the same type to compare.

My wife's car is 2007 Golf . From my subjective assessment it is not a characteristic of the car.

pp