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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by Rudedog on 11 March 2026, 07:26 »I've always used just as I would a normal handbrake (plus no autohold).
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by Adam T7 on 11 March 2026, 05:52 »No issue with the handbrake on mine apart from when wheels washed with power wash and left for a day or so it would stick before releasing. Simple resolution is drive a mile or so after washing, use brakes a lot, problem disappears.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by Happy on 10 March 2026, 21:36 »Just turn the auto handbrake off
Do you mean auto hold? I always had that switched off. Didn't like it. I mean when handbrake is on and want to set off, get to biting point and handbrake automatically releases without you having to press the button. This was always jerky for me, not a smooth release at all. I've had plenty of cars with electronic handbrakes but I just didn't get on with the Golfs.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by MinchCS on 10 March 2026, 21:19 »Just turn the auto handbrake off 
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by Happy on 10 March 2026, 21:12 »I bought my Mk7 in 2017 (when 3 years old), and have enjoyed 9 years of motoring except:
Used coolant, VW replaced coolant bottle and I think water pump under warranty after 6 months of ownership, been fine last 8.5 years.
My Drivers mirror glass also fell off on motorway
Alternator went at 60,000
First set of new discs and pads at 50,000
1 x new Battery
Heater matrix blocked, very common on many VW/Audi/Seat, new one installed, car now burning hot!
Drivers door electric window switch broke, replaced myself with OEM
No gearbox problems as auto
Normal Alloy white worm, wheels refurbed
Infotainment was crap, paid to have later VW OEM CarPlay headunit installed, its great
I think that is everything, all in all, I am very impressed with it, and will be keeping it for as long as I can, as it is now being talked about as peak car, ie. no lane assist or other boll0cks no one wants!
Sounds like you have been unlucky, but obviously all second car cars have issues. I wouldn’t touch a 8, better off with a 7.5 IMHO
Thanks for that, appreciated.
I've always had manuals but wondering if DSG would avoid the jerky auto handbrake release I had on my mk7 manual. Might seem like a small issue I found it really annoying. And as you said the notchy 2nd gear wouldn't be an issue.
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Golf mk2 / Ce2 mk3 gti into ce1 mk2
« Last post by Peter1970 on 10 March 2026, 21:12 »Hi,I have a mk2 golf with ce1 fusebox. I bought a mk3 golf gti 8 valve engine and box with ecu with the 3 white connectors for the ce2 fusebox.I have engine and box in the car but when it comes to wiring I am a novice.Trying to get a spark and some info on wiring into the ce1 fusebox,cheers in advance.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by 2007GTI on 10 March 2026, 12:33 »Dupe
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Golf mk6 / Re: Edition 35 Badge (Edition 30 Style!!)
« Last post by Adammk6 on 10 March 2026, 12:32 »Edition 35 badges are on sale currenlty if anyone wants them 
Not sure how long for but there cheap
https://xxelusive.com/shop/edition-35-emblem-badge-2/
Not sure how long for but there cheap
https://xxelusive.com/shop/edition-35-emblem-badge-2/
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by GTI354 on 10 March 2026, 12:30 »Hi all,
Been reading through this thread and wanted to confirm with others who in the UK has been charged extra for the sports tyres? I ordered in Belfast but UK car and added the performance pack at £3675 - but also been charged an extra £880 for the tyres. I have queried this with my dealer so waiting on a response but noticed others stating these are included as part of the pack? It's a bit of a sticking point with me as I have no use for the sports tyres when daily driving so don't want to pay extra when I'm already paying for the performance pack. Also I got no discount at all and was told the £1000 contribution was only for existing VWFS customers. Was even debating switching my order to an R Black Edition as the discount on them at the minute is crazy - but really want the Edition 50 - just feel as though the order process has been a bit of a mess.
Thanks!
Been reading through this thread and wanted to confirm with others who in the UK has been charged extra for the sports tyres? I ordered in Belfast but UK car and added the performance pack at £3675 - but also been charged an extra £880 for the tyres. I have queried this with my dealer so waiting on a response but noticed others stating these are included as part of the pack? It's a bit of a sticking point with me as I have no use for the sports tyres when daily driving so don't want to pay extra when I'm already paying for the performance pack. Also I got no discount at all and was told the £1000 contribution was only for existing VWFS customers. Was even debating switching my order to an R Black Edition as the discount on them at the minute is crazy - but really want the Edition 50 - just feel as though the order process has been a bit of a mess.
Thanks!
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by 2007GTI on 10 March 2026, 12:26 »I bought my Mk7 in 2017 (when 3 years old), and have enjoyed 9 years of motoring except:
Used coolant, VW replaced coolant bottle and I think water pump under warranty after 6 months of ownership, been fine last 8.5 years.
My Drivers mirror glass also fell off on motorway
Alternator went at 60,000
First set of new discs and pads at 50,000
1 x new Battery
Heater matrix blocked, very common on many VW/Audi/Seat, new one installed, car now burning hot!
Drivers door electric window switch broke, replaced myself with OEM
No gearbox problems as auto
Normal Alloy white worm, wheels refurbed
Infotainment was crap, paid to have later VW OEM CarPlay headunit installed, its great
I think that is everything, all in all, I am very impressed with it, and will be keeping it for as long as I can, as it is now being talked about as peak car, ie. no lane assist or other boll0cks no one wants!
Sounds like you have been unlucky, but obviously all second car cars have issues. I wouldn’t touch a 8, better off with a 7.5 IMHO
Used coolant, VW replaced coolant bottle and I think water pump under warranty after 6 months of ownership, been fine last 8.5 years.
My Drivers mirror glass also fell off on motorway
Alternator went at 60,000
First set of new discs and pads at 50,000
1 x new Battery
Heater matrix blocked, very common on many VW/Audi/Seat, new one installed, car now burning hot!
Drivers door electric window switch broke, replaced myself with OEM
No gearbox problems as auto
Normal Alloy white worm, wheels refurbed
Infotainment was crap, paid to have later VW OEM CarPlay headunit installed, its great
I think that is everything, all in all, I am very impressed with it, and will be keeping it for as long as I can, as it is now being talked about as peak car, ie. no lane assist or other boll0cks no one wants!
Sounds like you have been unlucky, but obviously all second car cars have issues. I wouldn’t touch a 8, better off with a 7.5 IMHO