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Golf mk8 / Re: Coolant Warning
« Last post by Tony Jazz on 06 April 2026, 09:56 »
Mine hit the 5 year old point in Oct 25. I've had the extended warranty cover since it turned over 3 years in 2023. Managed to get another 2 years cover but VW wont extend it after that. Turns out approx. £31 per month which includes yearly service, MOT and Breakdown cover. Just coming  up to 40K soon.
As for the coolant, some good advice from the Forum members as always.
Admittedly I've always been somewhat OCD with oil and filter changes, gearbox oil change and I am about to get the coolant flushed and changed this week too. Quoted £200 at a VW dealer which isn't too bad.
If something does go wrong, at least VW cant say I've neglected anything!
Hope your issue gets resolved.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by golfDB on 06 April 2026, 07:58 »
I run a Mk7 GTD on Santiago’s 19 inch.  Years ago tried to change to all season or winter tyres, but could not find any in 225/35/19.   I ended up buying a set of 18 inch Wheels and putting Michelin Cross Climate 2 on them.   I usually change over in October/April.  The Cross Climates are superb in snow and would happily run them all year. 
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Cars and parts for sale / Golf GTI TCR for sale - Full VW history, Akrapovic, 1 previous owner
« Last post by flipflops on 05 April 2026, 22:40 »
Hi, as per title

Pure Grey TCR with full VWSH, diff oil recently changed at VW, 1 previous owner and 41,000 miles.

Over and above standard spec

Akrapovic
Honeycomb decals
Side airbags front and rear
Rear tinted glass

Completely unmodified, comes with 2 keys, original bill of sale and original dealer number plates

£25,595













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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by A-Kai on 05 April 2026, 20:13 »
Spring clean complete! Full decon to wash off all the winter grime and breathe some life into the exhaust tips.






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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by Al1040 on 05 April 2026, 15:13 »
Goodyear Vector are a great all season tyre as an alternative to the Michelin, very good in the rain and ice.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by MinchCS on 04 April 2026, 23:17 »

Another vote for Michelin Cross Climate. Great tyres in most conditions.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by mcmaddy on 04 April 2026, 22:46 »
Michelin cross climate have been a great all season tyre that I've used on my second set. As mentioned by Big Col the rainsports are a summer tyre so won't be much good when the temperature drops. All Season tyres are what you need.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mis Fire cylinder 2 - TCR
« Last post by mcmaddy on 04 April 2026, 22:42 »
Been out for a little run out at tea time after putting some Liquor Moly stuff in. Drives fine and no mis fires across 1to 3 with only cylinder 4 now. No engine light comes on so the car mustn't think it's bad enough for that and I've scanned everything about 5 times now.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by Big Col on 04 April 2026, 18:28 »
go for all seasons then

uniroyal rainsport is a summer tyre
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by rowlers on 04 April 2026, 18:07 »
Quote from: Big Col on 04 April 2026, 17:05
I run separate winter wheels/tyres

buy proper all season or winter tyres, uniroyal rainsports are neither.

I've currently got goodyear ultragrips, they are a winter tyre. Perhaps a bit overkill for the last few years as they've seen very little snow or slush.

I don't think I need full on winter tyres though, hence wondering if Rainsports would do th job..
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