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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: rjwojcik on 15 August 2018, 09:59
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Guys
What's the best way to find out what factory options were ordered on a particular Golf? I've got a reg number which I want to check out.
Cheers
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You need to see the sticker in the boot.... then decode the numbers...
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:sad: Sounds a bit pointy head, no simpler method for a Luddite like me?
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Nope. The sticker is the truth...
Read this: https://www.myturbodiesel.com/threads/data-sticker-options-sticker-and-engine-codes.14675/
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Brilliant, thank you. I'll use this to cross reference what mine has.
I've got my eyes on a couple of cars I may be viewing, hence only having the reg numbers. I went on to the VW site and started a chat. They supplied me with the optional extras so have now cut n pasted them over for my records.
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If you use Facebook at all, search for a page called "RPS Online - Audi/VW/SEAT/Skoda"
The guys name that runs the page is Mike, and if you drop him a message with your reg and a note asking for the original spec list, he'll pull one off straight from ETKA for you and send it over! :smiley:
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Definitely do not trust dealers to tell you which options a car has. Check the sticker or if you know how to spot some of the options, go over it carefully when you look at the car. Some bits are less obvious to spot...
The number of ads I've seen that say it has blah blah blah when it clearly doesn't from the photos!
Equally sometimes they miss things :D
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Definitely do not trust dealers to tell you which options a car has. Check the sticker or if you know how to spot some of the options, go over it carefully when you look at the car. Some bits are less obvious to spot...
The number of ads I've seen that say it has blah blah blah when it clearly doesn't from the photos!
Equally sometimes they miss things :D
Definitely, can tell by the photos if it has some of the options and if I do go to view any cars I will be taking a pic of the sticker to cross check when I get home.
Thanks for your help guys...
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The data sticker will not give all the options ordered. You can go to Erwin, it's about 7 euros for an hour. Register, lookup the PR codes after you enter the vin this will give the complete list. Or use a friendly dealer to access the system and get the information.
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Why would the data sticker not give all the options preferred. Surely that's the point of it?
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Depending on how old the car is that the OP is considering, the data sticker might not be easily accessible. There used to be two copies of the sticker; one in the service book and another in the boot near the spare wheel. However;
- cars no longer come with a service book as service records have gone digital and are on line.
- I don’t think the data sticker in the boot is easy to access on newer cars; I think it’s behind the plastic trim panel on the hatch sill opening, seen in this YouTube video; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7KPS8Mr0jgU
So, if it’s a new-ish car and if VW don’t put the service book copy of the sticker in one of the owners manuals (maybe they do, but I don’t know), the OP might not be able to get to see the data sticker without dismantling the boot trim!
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That's not what was said though. Agree that some dealers are no longer providing service books but previous poster said the data sticker doesn't show all options when surely it's supposed to or else why provide one.
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I have factory fitted options that don't show on the data sticker. An example 8G1 High beam assistant it's in my car is on the order placed by the dealer, not on the data sticker.