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The garage / Re: first minor GTI service @ 10k miles
« Last post by candywhite12 on 27 July 2026, 10:03 »
thanks mate.  No software updates?  What did they charge you for all that?

Got this maintenance schedule built by AI along with indicative costs.  Sounds about right?



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Golf mk8 / Re: OBD11 Information
« Last post by davo245 on 27 July 2026, 06:52 »
Thats not ideal! But thanks for posting up so others can make a better judgement before purchase I'm sure they will be available when the SFD 2 unlock is out soon
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Insurance / Re: SKY Insurance Windscreen Policy
« Last post by SRGTD on 26 July 2026, 18:33 »
I think that Sky is the insurance broker who’ll work with a number of different underwriting partners to arrange cover for their customers. If this to be the case, the scope of the windscreen cover you have will depend on which underwriting partner Sky has arranged your cover with, assuming that each underwriting partner will use their own policy, rather than all underwriting partners used by Sky signing up to a single / common policy. Having said that, glass cover is likely to be fairly standard from one underwriting partner to another.

IMHO it would be best to check your own policy to establish what the scope of your windscreen cover actually is.

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The garage / Re: first minor GTI service @ 10k miles
« Last post by Watts on 26 July 2026, 17:21 »
Mine had it's first in May. Oil, filter, plug and washer. 'Cleaner' was listed but it doesn't specify what exactly that was. Then a 34 point visual inspection and a battery health check.
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Insurance / SKY Insurance Windscreen Policy
« Last post by gyazg7 on 26 July 2026, 15:42 »
Because im lazy and i dont have my policy to hand, whats the policy on windscreen repairs through SKY? I have had 2 chips repaired but i think ones got bigger and i would feel safer if it was replaced.
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The garage / first minor GTI service @ 10k miles
« Last post by candywhite12 on 26 July 2026, 12:08 »
quoted 240 quid by dealership for my first minor inspection @ 10k miles.

Based on the minor service i had in previous models, here's what to expect:
> engine oil - (0W 20, 6 litres, at 115 quid)
> oil filter
> tire rotation
And then running checks on brakes and other car systems.

Had anyone had their minor service yet?  Anything i'm missing from the list above?
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Golf mk8 / Re: OBD11 Information
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 26 July 2026, 10:24 »
Just an update as to my lack of success with my OBD11. 8.5CS, 2 months old. Spent ages working through all adaptations as well as trying one click apps. No long coding options available for mine at all, for any control modules…

Below are the reasons I bought it and my success status…

Turn off soundaktor - done
Set lane assist to remember last setting - unsupported on mine
Set speed warning to remember last setting - unsupported on mine
Increase rear wiper interval delay - function there in adaptations but tells me ‘not available’
Set DCC to remember last setting - can’t find this anywhere so may not exist
Set start/stop to remember last setting - can’t find this anywhere so may not exist

All in I’ve spent nearly £200 to turn off soundaktor!  Probably still worth it…  :laugh:

Really hoping SFD2 unlock arrives soon and helps with some of the above!
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by A-Kai on 26 July 2026, 09:30 »
Just ticked over 50k miles, so it was time for a manual gearbox oil change. I had my local specialist fill it up with Millers CRX 75W NT+ instead of VW OEM. Transmissions is noticeably quieter, gears slot in much more smoothly and the 1 to 2 shift is little less notchy now. Really happy with the new oil! £50 for 3 litres from Opie Oils and another £100 for labour.

Thanks to GolfDave for the recommendation.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Factory Delays
« Last post by Jwebb02 on 25 July 2026, 16:49 »
After a little back and forth with the lease company we’ve finally got a build week. Unfortunately it’s not until November! Seems absolutely crazy to me with the delays on this build considering it was ordered in November 2025
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by busa2000 on 25 July 2026, 09:36 »
My sister actually picked up an Edition 50 last week which is Red loaded up with spec but 58k plus all the detailing costs on top drove it a few times since she’s had it as she’s been away and I’ve been sorting PPF etc out for her , drives great but in real world driving not any different to mine , which is probably where most will spend their time, but it’s still a 50 with 25 bhp more power , lol . Keeping mine is where I’m going to be for now I think and see if VW do any deals or they start appearing for sensible money , or my sister gets bored as she does and I help her out !!! But I prefer the green !!
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