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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 front body parts
« Last post by JoeGTI on 16 April 2026, 20:30 »
1. I'm fairly sure the illuminated front badge is its own individual part, separate from the rest of the grill. See here: https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-vw-emblem-r-black-edition-beleuchtet-vorn-kuehlergrill-logo-5h0941600aaso?c=9157

2. Yes all the unpainted black bits on the bumper are completely individual parts, so yes, you'll need the bumper shell (the painted part) plus whatever unpainted trim that is broken.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 front body parts
« Last post by candywhite12 on 16 April 2026, 20:17 »
kind of but mine is a late 2025 model so front end is different to the one shown in the diagrams
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Golf mk8 / Re: Dealers & Servicing
« Last post by flipflops on 16 April 2026, 19:40 »
100% recommend APS, lovely people there!!

Sounds like a dealer issue though as I've used all in for years and it's fine
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 front body parts
« Last post by fredgroves on 16 April 2026, 18:47 »
Does this help?

Bumper & Components - Front for 2024 Volkswagen GTI | OEM Parts Online https://share.google/bw9iUaOyRaWphDa6n
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Golf mk8 / Re: Coolant leve low alarm
« Last post by fredgroves on 16 April 2026, 18:44 »
Probably the air bubble in the coolant system problem. Quite common.
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Golf mk8 / 8.5 front body parts
« Last post by candywhite12 on 16 April 2026, 18:27 »
2 quick questions as i'm about to take the car to the bodyshop following minor accident. 

1. illuminated logo is smashed - i take it to replace that it's one piece along with radiator grille and rest of illuminated parts?

2. front bumper will be replaced, also grille trim (the plastic part that houses the fog lights which by miracle are not damaged) is damaged.  Is that one piece or 2 separate ones? 

thanks in advance
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Golf mk8 / Re: Dealers & Servicing
« Last post by Watts on 16 April 2026, 18:20 »
APS in Brackley feature favourably in many youtube videos. Not used them myself but might be worth a look - https://www.autops.co.uk/
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Golf mk8 / Dealers & Servicing
« Last post by Colh on 16 April 2026, 18:15 »
Seriously considering NOT extending my all in service plan as I really can't face dealing with the Milton Keynes dealership any more.

The service is generally shocking, they never answer the phone and phoned me this evening to tell me the loan car I had booked for tomorrow (in Feb!) is no longer available when I take it in for its service & MOT tomorrow.

It's been a while since I went independent.  Last used Inde-Tech in Milton Keynes but it was a looong time ago on my old GTD.  Anyone recommend a reliable independent VAG specialist around my area that I can go to in future?
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Golf mk7 / Standard OEM Battery Type - AGM or EFB?
« Last post by Bluest on 16 April 2026, 17:17 »
Is the standard factory fitted battery on a 2015 car an AGM or an EFB? The look-ups on sellers' websites seem to be happy to list both types as suitable, but whilst they might work, fitting the wrong type will shorten it's life.
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by Bluest on 16 April 2026, 16:52 »
I'll leave the detailing tips to others, suffice to say it's real wormhole if you get serious about it!

Regarding the Android Auto enablement. I did it on my 2015 car back in October when I bought it. The car had the App Connect function, but if I pressed it it displayed a message telling me to throw some money at a dealer if I wanted it to work.

After much Googling, all I had to do was download some free firmware from the 'net and upload to the car via the SD slot. I didn't pay for anything or need any diagnostic tools and it has worked perfectly since. I was super nervous doing it in case I bricked the head unit or something, but it was straightforward in the end. I posted the link to the guide I used here: https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=290914.0
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