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Golf mk8 / Re: New software direct button for speed limit warning off
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 26 February 2026, 05:35 »
Quote from: CarbonGTD on 20 February 2026, 18:59
So the latest over-air software update (taken this wk) in my 8.5 GTI 265 has brought with it a welcome new 'sticky key' for the speed limit warning which now sits on top of the main screen permanently (meaning I no longer have to go into the subscreen to switch it off every time I start the car).  Winner.

The catch is, there still isn't one for lane assist...

I have lane assist in my 8.5 set to remember the last state the button was in (OFF). Can be set using OBDeleven or Carista.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by The WolfMan on 25 February 2026, 20:57 »
I have ordered one yesterday. The salesman called me today saying that the predicted production week is 13 or 14.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Avon calling!
« Last post by Dav3smith on 25 February 2026, 18:52 »
Quote from: GtIOlly on 25 February 2026, 18:11
Quote from: SRGTD on 18 February 2026, 18:53
Quote from: GtIOlly on 18 February 2026, 17:01
The bongs are back (sos, travleasist l, ect) happens just like thay used to , anyone know if a replaced part has individual warranty and if so how long for and failing that how much is this going to cost to assuming ££££, also had the puddle lights fail one replaced a year or 2 ago then the others just gone. 21 reg mk8

Any help is appreciated

Parts that have been replaced under the 3 year Factory Warranty are covered for the remainder of the Factory Warranty; they don’t have an individual warranty.

This is from the Factory Warranty terms and conditions;

Replacement parts warranty
All Volkswagen Original replacement parts carry a parts warranty for a period of 2 years/unlimited mileage, from the date of purchase. Items with warranties in excess of 2 years will be advised to you at the time of purchase. The 2 year parts warranty does not apply to parts fitted under the terms of the vehicle warranty, which are warranted for the remaining period of the vehicle warranty. Fair wear and tear items covered by replacement parts warranty are subject to the same limitations as for new cars as detailed above.

Link to 3 year Factory Warranty T&C’s;
https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners-and-services/my-car/warranties/new-car-terms.html


Thanks for the information,  would you know if I manage to get the extended warranty then say in a few weeks put them thought a warranty claim would that work or not I know it's a little dodgy
Look at the T&Cs it does say if you're warranty or extended warranty has lapsed within 30 days then you can't make a claim within the next thirty days. So maybe take it out then claim after 30 days, or maybe a bit more to avoid any hassle.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Avon calling!
« Last post by GtIOlly on 25 February 2026, 18:11 »
Quote from: SRGTD on 18 February 2026, 18:53
Quote from: GtIOlly on 18 February 2026, 17:01
The bongs are back (sos, travleasist l, ect) happens just like thay used to , anyone know if a replaced part has individual warranty and if so how long for and failing that how much is this going to cost to assuming ££££, also had the puddle lights fail one replaced a year or 2 ago then the others just gone. 21 reg mk8

Any help is appreciated

Parts that have been replaced under the 3 year Factory Warranty are covered for the remainder of the Factory Warranty; they don’t have an individual warranty.

This is from the Factory Warranty terms and conditions;

Replacement parts warranty
All Volkswagen Original replacement parts carry a parts warranty for a period of 2 years/unlimited mileage, from the date of purchase. Items with warranties in excess of 2 years will be advised to you at the time of purchase. The 2 year parts warranty does not apply to parts fitted under the terms of the vehicle warranty, which are warranted for the remaining period of the vehicle warranty. Fair wear and tear items covered by replacement parts warranty are subject to the same limitations as for new cars as detailed above.

Link to 3 year Factory Warranty T&C’s;
https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners-and-services/my-car/warranties/new-car-terms.html


Thanks for the information,  would you know if I manage to get the extended warranty then say in a few weeks put them thought a warranty claim would that work or not I know it's a little dodgy
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Golf mk8 / Re: brakes slamming - emergency braking
« Last post by Dav3smith on 25 February 2026, 16:56 »
Hhhhmmm this is interesting, I've not delved that low into the bowels of the infotainment system, might take a look next time I'm waiting around in the car. Mind you I've only had the car four years and there's still so much to learn.
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Golf mk8 / Re: brakes slamming - emergency braking
« Last post by Exonian on 25 February 2026, 16:08 »
Forgot to say in my previous post above, this can be disabled which I did in my Clubsport after the brakes slammed on and seatbelts tensioned as I was reversing very gingerly into a supermarket parking bay causing back and neck pain. The trigger for this was a couple of people wandering between parked cars a significant distance away in another row of cars and the row I was parking in was almost empty of cars (and pedestrians).
I can’t remember the exact settings on the mk8 but I was just reminded of it reversing my car into the garage amongst all the junk with parking sensors screaming away!

Anyway, it’s labelled as Manoeuvre Braking:

 

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 25 February 2026, 04:20 »
My order isn’t even coming up on my VW id when I log in, its just asking for a vin number that I don’t have  :cry: but I did get an email saying the the factory has received my order but I don’t have a build date or anything else yet, bound to be the next few days surely,
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Golf mk8 / Re: brakes slamming - emergency braking
« Last post by candywhite12 on 24 February 2026, 20:23 »
i hear all of you, i do have plants one side of my driveway, and it does happen when i reverse in a straight line (which is the only way for me to exit my garage). Do try to keep a light pressure on the pedal but does not always do the trick.  Silencing the constant beeping sound gives me a bit more peace, not thinking that I'll bang into a wall, but the brakes do seem to have a mind of their own and do their thing anyway when they feel like it. I too had a scare the other day with a pedestrian crossing the street out of nowhere, even tho i was simply cruising at something like 5mph the front assist came to the rescue.     
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Donster on 24 February 2026, 19:14 »
Nothing just checked with dealership today and yet to be assigned a build date.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 24 February 2026, 15:58 »
Anyone had any further updates regarding the build/delivery dates?
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