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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by Adam T7 on 16 April 2026, 10:48 »
Welcome. 

With respect to hand washing, there’s a myriad of products and methods from basic hose sponge and car shampoo right up to detailing with sophisticated detailing products - some of the results some members get from the latter are stunning and indicative of the time and money spent.

I’m sort of halfway in between both, I power wash first, apply Autoglym Polar blast foam with a foam attachment, power wash again and then shampoo with Autoglym shampoo, power wash again , dry and then wax with Autoglym Instant Ceramic Spray wax and then polish off. That lot usually takes about 90 mins. Results are good enough for me and Autoglym stuff is reasonably priced.
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Golf mk7 / New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by Bennis79 on 16 April 2026, 10:30 »
Hi everyone, just picked up my first GTI (first Golf, first VW) yesterday and have a couple of initial questions.

I haven't hand washed any of my own cars for a good while, but feel a need to hand wash this one. Are there any specific products I should be using?

Also, I wanted to know what the best way of setting up Android Auto would be, if it's possible for this car. I was looking into it before I bought it and wasn't too bothered if it had the functionality or not, but it does seem to have the option to select App Connect from the main screen and I get the 'contact dealer to activate' message on screen, and the car does have the USB port in the cubby hole in front of the gear stick.

Any info would be appreciated.

Cheers!
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Golf mk8 / Coolant leve low alarm
« Last post by HBW13 on 16 April 2026, 07:53 »
On Tuesday this week was driving home and
A loud "coolant low alarm" went off in the car
Pulled over immediately!! Engine temp was 100
No white smoke out of rear not steam/smoke from front and
When I checked the coolant level was above min but not to max
Tbh I haven't never looked where it sat. I topped up when I got home and been driving it
Ever since no more alarms temp never goes over 90degrees
No leaks or signs of leaks in interior engine bay.

Calling VW today as I'm a little paranoid now but was wondering if anyone experienced anything similar??
If so what was it or anyone suggest any things to check I haven't?

2025 mk8.5 .
Cheers all
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Golf mk8 / Re: CS rear hatch spoiler
« Last post by JoeGTI on 15 April 2026, 23:15 »
Quote from: The WolfMan on 15 April 2026, 23:01
Quote from: JoeGTI on 15 April 2026, 18:15
It’s one whole piece. It’s bolt on, and actually not a very difficult DIY job afaik. The dealers is obviously where you go to get one new. I think they’re at least 1k. A German shop has it here, and it looks like they come pre painted:

https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-gti-clubsport-r-performance-heckfluegelspoiler-dachkantenspoiler-reflexsilber?c=9157

Or you might get lucky in a breakers yard.
That shop replies to customers who don't speak German? I need a few things.

Open it using Google Chrome, it’ll auto translate to English. I’ve bought a few small bits from them before. All good.
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Golf mk8 / Re: CS rear hatch spoiler
« Last post by The WolfMan on 15 April 2026, 23:01 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 15 April 2026, 18:15
It’s one whole piece. It’s bolt on, and actually not a very difficult DIY job afaik. The dealers is obviously where you go to get one new. I think they’re at least 1k. A German shop has it here, and it looks like they come pre painted:

https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-gti-clubsport-r-performance-heckfluegelspoiler-dachkantenspoiler-reflexsilber?c=9157

Or you might get lucky in a breakers yard.
That shop replies to customers who don't speak German? I need a few things.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Headunit upgrade? Read here first!
« Last post by Nino on 15 April 2026, 22:46 »
Update:

Apline have released a recent Firmware update and by using the tool on thier website and abit of Photoshop skills, I have managed to alter the boot screen from the normal Alpine to a GTI one.

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 15 April 2026, 22:18 »
Quote from: MrEdition50 on 10 April 2026, 09:38
I have information and the message from internal vw showing exactly where and how to fit the limited edition plaques and it is only 1000 units this plaque is the one they are used, they say that once the build has a bin number the numbered plaques get automatically issued and sent out to the supplying dealers, 100% 1-1000 and numbered car

Are you able to share this info, where it is going, right hand side glove box area?

Lovely photos miromen, looks cracking. Congrats!
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Golf mk6 / Re: grinding noise when shifting into 6th
« Last post by Nino on 15 April 2026, 22:16 »
Hi Markus,

Grinding into 6th isn’t normal most likely the 6th gear synchro starting to wear, especially if all other gears are fine. Could also be clutch not fully disengaging or slightly misadjusted linkage.

Try shifting a bit slower or double clutching if that helps, it points to synchros.

Worth checking gearbox oil too, especially if you’ve just bought it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6 - Photos in thread
« Last post by Legally Binding on 15 April 2026, 22:13 »
What a spot, and a performance pack Edition 50 too!

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Golf mk6 / grinding noise when shifting into 6th
« Last post by Markusb207 on 15 April 2026, 22:11 »
hello, recently i purchased a golf gt 2.0l diesel from 2010, absolutely stunning first car i have ever bought, but driving it on motorways i have noticed something odd when shifting 5th to 6th, (also applies from any gear into 6th) changing gear half way you can hear a grinding noise. i cannot tell whether its the gearbox grinding, or the gear selector doing something funny.
just asking if anyone has the same problem or if there is a solution to this.

regards
Markus
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