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Golf mk8 / Re: MK 8 Golf GTI Clubsport 45 disc size
« Last post by Steph131073 on 14 May 2025, 13:03 »
Yes they look smart now, exactly what mine are like in the before pics.
I would change to Brembo or some other manufacturer but it seems impossible to get aftermarket ones for the front with them been 357mm, i have even had Pagid in the past on previous cars and they stayed looking like new in the centre.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Exhaust System Warnign light
« Last post by JoeGTI on 14 May 2025, 12:22 »
That's the engine management light isn't it, not specific to the exhaust. It could be any number of things. Is there any error messages appearing in the dash?
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Golf mk8 / Exhaust System Warnign light
« Last post by jme63 on 14 May 2025, 12:06 »
Any one else had the Exhaust System amber warning light appear on the dash? Car is only 8 months old with 7500 miles

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Insurance / Re: 2025 Car Insurance Decreases?
« Last post by BillSan on 14 May 2025, 11:30 »
Quote from: karlos on 13 May 2025, 21:18
Really disappointed with LV. I've been with them for a few years now but while everyone else's insurance seems to be coming down mine has gone up from £288 last year to £344. Phoned them and they were only willing to knock off £20 so I cancelled.

Got a quote for £230 with a lower excess from Saga. Only problem is that the missus is now taunting me relentlessly calling me a geriatric, OAP etc.

After many years with LV my experience is the same.  They are getting more expensive and less competitive.  My house insurance has literally doubled in the last two years and I have moved to another insurer.  I have a feeling my car insurance will be with someone else too when I get my renewal quote in a few weeks.
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Insurance / Re: 2025 Car Insurance Decreases?
« Last post by SRGTD on 14 May 2025, 11:07 »
Quote from: karlos on 13 May 2025, 21:18
Really disappointed with LV. I've been with them for a few years now but while everyone else's insurance seems to be coming down mine has gone up from £288 last year to £344. Phoned them and they were only willing to knock off £20 so I cancelled.

Got a quote for £230 with a lower excess from Saga. Only problem is that the missus is now taunting me relentlessly calling me a geriatric, OAP etc.

IMHO loyalty means nothing to insurance companies, other than they probably see loyal customers as easy targets for premium increases.

I switched from LV to Aviva this year. I’d been with LV for four years and this year they put my renewal premium down by £18. Aviva quoted me £84 less than LV’s price for this year on a like for like basis (e.g. cover, add-ons, excess, annual mileage etc.), so it was an easy decision to switch.

I did get some quotes on a comparison site that were cheaper than Aviva but they were from companies I’d not heard of before. I’ve been with Aviva before and have always been very pleased with both their customer service and claims service, so for me it was a case of better the devil you know :smiley:.
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Insurance / Re: 2025 Car Insurance Decreases?
« Last post by Adam T7 on 14 May 2025, 05:52 »
Quote from: karlos on 13 May 2025, 21:18
Really disappointed with LV. I've been with them for a few years now but while everyone else's insurance seems to be coming down mine has gone up from £288 last year to £344. Phoned them and they were only willing to knock off £20 so I cancelled.

Got a quote for £230 with a lower excess from Saga. Only problem is that the missus is now taunting me relentlessly calling me a geriatric, OAP etc.

SAGA - Sex Annually, Generally August.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK 8 Golf GTI Clubsport 45 disc size
« Last post by Beebopper on 13 May 2025, 22:03 »
Here’s my before and after photos, I think my car had some sort of harsh wheel cleaner used by the previous owner which reacted with the paint:








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Insurance / Re: 2025 Car Insurance Decreases?
« Last post by karlos on 13 May 2025, 21:18 »
Really disappointed with LV. I've been with them for a few years now but while everyone else's insurance seems to be coming down mine has gone up from £288 last year to £344. Phoned them and they were only willing to knock off £20 so I cancelled.

Got a quote for £230 with a lower excess from Saga. Only problem is that the missus is now taunting me relentlessly calling me a geriatric, OAP etc.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre recommendations
« Last post by 2007GTI on 13 May 2025, 19:55 »
PS 4 all the way. Just got a great deal at Costco on 2 fitted, for £189, £60 less than all the local places.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK 8 Golf GTI Clubsport 45 disc size
« Last post by Exonian on 13 May 2025, 18:43 »
This is a pic of my Clubby’s brakes after a road trip when it was about 9 months old showing how the brake dust collects in the bell’s dimples.
The bell is alloy (I think!) so won’t rust unlike the steel rear discs.





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