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Golf mk8 / Re: Car disconnected from vw account?
« Last post by fredgroves on 14 April 2026, 18:41 »
Going into my vw account... They've done something probably to do data privacy that means they've deactivated the free basic online services... And I've reactivated it but it means going through bloody two key shuffle again.

A holes.
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Golf mk8 / Car disconnected from vw account?
« Last post by fredgroves on 14 April 2026, 18:31 »
Had a weird email from vw

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Volkswagen AG: The status of your vehicle Golf has changed   
 
    Hello Fred,
 
    
Your vehicle Golf was either removed from your user account (see 1) or connected to another user account (primary user change, see 2). This means that you can no longer access the mobile online services with your previous user account.

And when I get in the car it says I'm not the primary user and would I like to be?

I can only assume that as I don't have any vw services paid for since my first three years ended that 24 months later they've disabled or deleted my vw account.

Bit sh1t no warning or real explanation from vw... But that only supports my opinion of them since owning this car.

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT
« Last post by Garwen on 14 April 2026, 17:59 »
Last email from dealer at 5:10pm today was the car will be with them at the 24 of this month 
 I do realise there are better tyres available out there but they are the wife’s choice she’s the petrol head lol  but am hoping we get offered the maintenance plus offer for £17 a month and will receive free tyres amongst other bits  now another question is does the R go in part ex or keep it 2023  black  8000 miles  and is like brand new
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Golf mk8 / Re: Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by Dav3smith on 14 April 2026, 17:23 »
That's exactly what they are, little arch bits.

Nothing more nothing less.

Some would have you believe that it's something to do with width regulations but that seems absurd to me. I have them on mine and if you seriously believe these things do anything other than well just be there then that's up to you.
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Golf mk8 / Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by flipflops on 14 April 2026, 16:45 »
Hi All, what are those little arch bits which come on 19's and not 18's? please?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by flipflops on 14 April 2026, 16:44 »
Yes I hope it's a little less buggy, it'll go straight onto the VW all in program :)

I do genuinely get the appeal of DSG, they've done it really well, it's smooth and has upsides as you say, in traffic, launch control and changing very quickly. It's just a bit less involved which is what I really like. I'm sure I'll get a DSG one day :)
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Golf mk8 / Re: Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6 - Photos in thread
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 14 April 2026, 15:02 »
I don’t generally like black wheels, but, with the little Tornado Red glaze to match the body, it makes the car stand out and look that bit more special. Each to their own I guess, but for me, the only choice was the red glaze 👌
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT
« Last post by Paul70 on 14 April 2026, 14:38 »
Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds  bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel 
Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got  pilot sport  4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
 Dealer knows nothing about the plaque  but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great


That’s a very detailed plan Garwen! What’s the status of your car, as it was one of the very first ones to arrive in the UK?

Regarding your tyres, I would happily buy them if we can agree a price, but perhaps look at the following video - I trust the reviewer and he states the Potenza Race is not a bad option as a permanent road tyre (In the Summer), as it’s wet performance is far better than other semi-slick style tyres. The PS4 design is well over 10 years old now and there are far better tyre options.

https://youtu.be/VC30gZ1faU4


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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by fredgroves on 14 April 2026, 13:28 »
2022 should be a safer bet IMHO.

Manual vs DSG.... well, its an old debate but there's a lot of fun to be had with DSG when you really push it and play with the flappy paddles.... and its obviously much faster acceleration.... and then there is the just normal day to day driving where it copes with traffic well and integrates perfectly with travel assist.

But each to our own :)

My Mk8 is the first automatic I've ever owned and probably I'd never go back now.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Replacement dipstick
« Last post by Finglonga on 14 April 2026, 10:41 »
I could do with a new one, mine no longer reaches the Oil..............Sorry had to.
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