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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by rowlers on 24 March 2025, 12:28 »
Finally got around too fitting my short shifter:



Nice easy mod with a noticeable difference
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Golf mk7 / Re: Hardwire A Blackvue Dash Cam
« Last post by dilligolf on 24 March 2025, 11:41 »
Quote from: MOBY36 on 23 March 2025, 19:01
Do apologise if this has been answered already but could do with some advice regarding my cracked sunroof trim. Mk 7.5, sunroof trim has cracked for the third time! First 2 times it was under the original warranty. First time VW replaced the trim, second time I was led to believe they changed the sunroof cassette. I’ve now noticed it’s cracked again (in the same place as the two previous cracks). It’s now outside of the original warranty but I have the All Components Cover that comes with my service plan. I know this does not cover sunroofs however, just wondered if anybody had managed to get VW to replace the trim in this sort of situation and if so how you went about it

Thanks for everyone’s replies.

I shied away from buying one, until this weekend when I had a go installing a Nextbase in a Focus, so has given me the confidence along with your replies and UTube recordings.

I now fell “… I can do this …” and my next thought is which side to route the 2nd channel cable down, the left (passenger) or right (driver).

Have seen some route down the passenger side, same side as the power cable, while another suggested the right for the 2nd channel…

As it’s a Blackvue routing down the driver side might make wire management at the front a little tidier..

Newer kits now come with the hard wire accessory, so ready to go..!

Cheers!
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Detailing / Re: Ceramic wax - sunroof and surround
« Last post by dilligolf on 24 March 2025, 11:30 »
late in replying, but thank you  :wink:
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Golf mk7 / Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Last post by dilligolf on 24 March 2025, 11:29 »
Quote from: MOBY36 on 23 March 2025, 19:01
Do apologise if this has been answered already but could do with some advice regarding my cracked sunroof trim. Mk 7.5, sunroof trim has cracked for the third time! First 2 times it was under the original warranty. First time VW replaced the trim, second time I was led to believe they changed the sunroof cassette. I’ve now noticed it’s cracked again (in the same place as the two previous cracks). It’s now outside of the original warranty but I have the All Components Cover that comes with my service plan. I know this does not cover sunroofs however, just wondered if anybody had managed to get VW to replace the trim in this sort of situation and if so how you went about it

Hi @MOBY36,

Back in 2023 my car was 3 months outside of manufacturer warranty, and extended warranty would not cover "bodywork" ...

After contacting VW directly and the local service centre submitted a claim, VW agreed under god will to burden the parts cost, I paid the labour.

If it were me, I would compose a letter / mail to VW, highlighting the 3rd time and repeated component failure.

Maybe research and contact your local Trading Standards office?

Good luck!
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 24 March 2025, 11:05 »
Quote from: WelshGolf on 24 March 2025, 10:50
Quote from: seanaodh on 21 March 2025, 23:21
Those look great. Part number 000071213E. Very expensive but I'm posting the part number here for myself later :)

Me: Oh nice, I wonder how much they are..
Also Me: chokes on coffee

Yeah, expensive for what they are tbh. The VW logo ones are the same price, had they of not already been fitted to my previous mk8 and subsequently replaced with the originals when I traded it in, I would never have put any on my 8.5.
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by WelshGolf on 24 March 2025, 10:50 »
Quote from: seanaodh on 21 March 2025, 23:21
Those look great. Part number 000071213E. Very expensive but I'm posting the part number here for myself later :)

Me: Oh nice, I wonder how much they are..
Also Me: chokes on coffee

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Golf mk7 / Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Last post by MOBY36 on 23 March 2025, 19:01 »
Do apologise if this has been answered already but could do with some advice regarding my cracked sunroof trim. Mk 7.5, sunroof trim has cracked for the third time! First 2 times it was under the original warranty. First time VW replaced the trim, second time I was led to believe they changed the sunroof cassette. I’ve now noticed it’s cracked again (in the same place as the two previous cracks). It’s now outside of the original warranty but I have the All Components Cover that comes with my service plan. I know this does not cover sunroofs however, just wondered if anybody had managed to get VW to replace the trim in this sort of situation and if so how you went about it
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Golf mk7 / Re: Help Needed… Mk7 advice on import
« Last post by topdog2201 on 23 March 2025, 18:07 »
Thank you Gents appreciate your advice.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Help Needed… Mk7 advice on import
« Last post by SRGTD on 23 March 2025, 16:56 »
I think Japan measures speed and distance in kph and kilometres so the speedo and odometer won’t be correct for the UK. Additionally, there’s a chance that VW doesn’t apply the same level of corrosion protection to cars originally built for the Japanese market as Japan doesn’t grit its roads - maybe something to check out.

I’m inclined to agree with @2007GTI though; I’d look for a UK car rather than a Japanese import.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Help Needed… Mk7 advice on import
« Last post by 2007GTI on 23 March 2025, 16:34 »
There are plenty of UK spec / supplied cars for sale, which you can track their history through previous MOTs.

So my advice is don't bother, unless very cheap, high spec and has proven service history.

Also who listens to FM these days, UK spec cars have DAB as standard.
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