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Golf mk8 / Re: car battery
« Last post by Tarmac_Terrorist on 03 February 2026, 17:33 »Bosch batteries are made by Varta - same spec / quality but just different branding
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Golf mk7 / Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Last post by Big Col on 03 February 2026, 17:15 »im on my 3rd VW group car with a soundaktor
on the 2 diesels it was actually a bit funny cos it was so fake.
On the GTI there were times I thought i had a mechanical issue due to the noise from the thing.
all 3 switched off with vcds.
on the 2 diesels it was actually a bit funny cos it was so fake.
On the GTI there were times I thought i had a mechanical issue due to the noise from the thing.
all 3 switched off with vcds.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Good Independent VW required
« Last post by chas.s on 03 February 2026, 17:01 »One of the reasons I was asking was because I’d just had my TCR serviced by my local main dealer, Caffyns Worthing (I have an ‘All In’ service plan). They quoted me £201 for changing my front diff oil, which I declined as I thought that sounded expensive. I have since had a quote of £102 from Caffyns VW Hove and are booked in for two weeks time.
When I spoke with Caffyns Worthing about the vast difference in the quotes, I just got complete BS. They obviously thought I was an easy touch.
When I spoke with Caffyns Worthing about the vast difference in the quotes, I just got complete BS. They obviously thought I was an easy touch.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by fredgroves on 03 February 2026, 16:43 »but nothing most other modern cars (bmw etc)
This is true.... VW were kinda out there with the Mk8 and the ID3 as the first of the "computers on wheels" designs but that was a long time ago now and everyone else caught up.
Doesn't matter where you look, you'll find anyone making a modern car is similarly plagued with bugs in a way that straight mechanics and solid state electronics never were... its just that we didn't realise it at the time.
Avoid the 21st century by buying some old crap. Series 1 defender anyone?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 03 February 2026, 16:04 »I don't think it's a glitch, it's probably a real offer. If it said £5250 contribution for the Edition 50 then I would very much assume it was an error. However, the fact that's it's a different number, and much lower tells me it probably real. Those numbers are quite far away on the keyboard for a human error. 
Also, the exclusion clause points to the 7.9% APR and larger contribution.
Also, the exclusion clause points to the 7.9% APR and larger contribution.56
Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Sniffer on 03 February 2026, 15:17 »There's definitely a glitch in the VW Configurator.. It clearly states that the current Golf offer, specifically excludes the Edition 50, and yet the configurator deducts £1,000 discount, as a " deposit contribution".
It's not like VW to get that wrong, is it? 🤔🤣
It's not like VW to get that wrong, is it? 🤔🤣
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 03 February 2026, 15:13 »Strangely on Sunday my wife send me a screenshot of a VW UK ad about their new 2 week sales push campaign. Despite what the small print says about Edition 50 being excluded from the big £5250 VW contributions, the calculator online has been updated to have a 1k contributions for the Edition 50, whilst also maintaining the no contribution option.
I have contacted another neighbouring VW dealer via email, played dumb and pretended a knew very little about the car to get some clarification. Sales Ex said it's limited production, but of course unsure about the exact amount, so not very limited. They have 3 allocations and he suspects orders to close at the end of this month. He stated no more further waves/allocations later this year when I pushed for info, this initial set is all they're getting. This is the same message I got my own dealer, and what's been seen online, but contrary to reviews and initial press sayings it'll be available all year round. I did explain in the email, the 1k vs 5.2k contribution difference was vast, and could we meet in the middle. I still stand to be corrected, and thus I can only assume the dealer would enable the 1k contribution.
This is russian roulette. Take them on face value and place a factory order or wait until later in the year when they may be more deals. If this is all the allocations they will provide and they're sold, then depreciation for a 50k+ Golf will be better managed. If it goes largely unsold, they may start to offer bigger incentives.
I have contacted another neighbouring VW dealer via email, played dumb and pretended a knew very little about the car to get some clarification. Sales Ex said it's limited production, but of course unsure about the exact amount, so not very limited. They have 3 allocations and he suspects orders to close at the end of this month. He stated no more further waves/allocations later this year when I pushed for info, this initial set is all they're getting. This is the same message I got my own dealer, and what's been seen online, but contrary to reviews and initial press sayings it'll be available all year round. I did explain in the email, the 1k vs 5.2k contribution difference was vast, and could we meet in the middle. I still stand to be corrected, and thus I can only assume the dealer would enable the 1k contribution.
This is russian roulette. Take them on face value and place a factory order or wait until later in the year when they may be more deals. If this is all the allocations they will provide and they're sold, then depreciation for a 50k+ Golf will be better managed. If it goes largely unsold, they may start to offer bigger incentives.
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Bluest on 03 February 2026, 14:45 »My passenger side mirror glass fell out. Somehow it didn't break, so I've stuck it back in
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 03 February 2026, 14:45 »Ooooh. Great spot! Seems to contradict what I’ve been told (in classic Vw style!). I’ve asked my dealer about it as I only ordered 2 weeks ago. Worth a shot!
Finger on the pulse Andy!
Would be interested to hear how you got on with the dealer regarding the £1K contribution that Exonian spotted. I simply cannot remember any offer on the ED40 so I presume take up is low if they are offering a contribution after just 2 weeks, thanks Michele
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Cars and parts for sale / Personalised registration GT11 PAW
« Last post by Willmore on 03 February 2026, 12:20 »Hi,
I bought GT11 PAW last year.
I have a GTD and my initials are PAW, however I’ve since bought another plate.
It’s never been assigned to a vehicle and is still on the DVLA V750 form.
I paid £399, so offers around that would be good
It’s currently advertised on a couple of reg sale sites for more.
Thanks. Paul
I bought GT11 PAW last year.
I have a GTD and my initials are PAW, however I’ve since bought another plate.
It’s never been assigned to a vehicle and is still on the DVLA V750 form.
I paid £399, so offers around that would be good
It’s currently advertised on a couple of reg sale sites for more.
Thanks. Paul