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Golf mk6 / Re: Timing chain tensioner
« Last post by jdoubleu on 17 April 2026, 23:36 »What are garages quoting for this work these days? I might be looking to get mine done as preventative work in the not so distant future.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Dealers & Servicing
« Last post by Colh on 17 April 2026, 22:05 »Got the overpriced work items on my service report - they didn’t bother going through it just handed an envelope.
Rear wiper blade - £17.40
2x Michelin tyres £235 each (ordered from JustTyres for £238 the pair instead)
Regas aircon £141
Front diff oil change - marked as urgent but no price and not mentioned when I picked it up
Didn’t do any investigation into the constant bongs that I asked about. Thankfully they’ve eased off lately.
Not getting any of that extra work done by them anyway. To say they couldn’t be bothered is an understatement.
Rear wiper blade - £17.40
2x Michelin tyres £235 each (ordered from JustTyres for £238 the pair instead)
Regas aircon £141
Front diff oil change - marked as urgent but no price and not mentioned when I picked it up
Didn’t do any investigation into the constant bongs that I asked about. Thankfully they’ve eased off lately.
Not getting any of that extra work done by them anyway. To say they couldn’t be bothered is an understatement.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 17 April 2026, 21:44 »I thought the standard exhaust was gloss black..??
It is. But that’s just covered in grime.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 17 April 2026, 21:31 »I thought the standard exhaust was gloss black..??
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by miromen on 17 April 2026, 20:40 »I have to say that in reality, the moss green color is really great with a lot of depth and is hard to capture. It is strange and unusual with a luxurious touch.
However, it has one disadvantage and that is that it is impractical. King red was much better in this regard.
However, it has one disadvantage and that is that it is impractical. King red was much better in this regard.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Watts on 17 April 2026, 16:59 »Problem is it’s a big chunk on top of my TCR which I really like and seems to be holding value and potentially as limited in production. If there was a deal I would change without thought…
I'm really pleased with my TCR to CS change, saved a ton of cash against new with a very lightly used example with a great spec and it does drive better. I would've loved a red Ed50 but no way would I pay full price as the colour was the main draw. Food for thought?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 16:49 »Problem is it’s a big chunk on top of my TCR which I really like and seems to be holding value and potentially as limited in production. If there was a deal I would change without thought…
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Golf mk6 / Re: Timing chain tensioner
« Last post by JSYGTI on 17 April 2026, 16:30 »Good idea, I guess having the whole thing done makes more sense, especially if so much has to be taken apart for the tensioner anyway.
I’m hoping to get it looked at next week, I’ll know more then.
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
I’m hoping to get it looked at next week, I’ll know more then.
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 17 April 2026, 16:16 »Don’t think just do it
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 15:23 »Well that’s now on the list if I do get an ed 50 