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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?
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
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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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by SRGTD on 16 April 2026, 15:26 »Nice one, thank you for the advice. Anything specific on the wheels at all?
Welcome to the forum @Bennis.
There’s a very good comprehensive guide in the ‘Detailing’ of the forum to keeping your car looking at its best - link below;
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277318.0
It’s a few years old now so some of the products referred to may no longer be available or they may have been superseded by more technologically advanced products. However, the process outlined is still valid IMHO so worth a look.
I’d say that whatever products you end up using, be sure to ditch the sponge and wash leather and use a safe two bucket wash method (outined in the guide at the above link).
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by Bennis79 on 16 April 2026, 13:40 »Nice one, thank you for the advice. Anything specific on the wheels at all?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 16 April 2026, 12:08 »Haha 
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 16 April 2026, 11:56 »This is exciting news for you
But if your to busy I will go and get it for you lol
But if your to busy I will go and get it for you lol
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 16 April 2026, 11:19 »Car now with my local dealer and I had their teaser video unfortunately I won’t be picking it up for a week though due to detailing diary. No news on the limited plaque though….
unfortunately I won’t be picking it up for a week though due to detailing diary. No news on the limited plaque though….100
Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by Adam T7 on 16 April 2026, 10:48 »Welcome.
With respect to hand washing, there’s a myriad of products and methods from basic hose sponge and car shampoo right up to detailing with sophisticated detailing products - some of the results some members get from the latter are stunning and indicative of the time and money spent.
I’m sort of halfway in between both, I power wash first, apply Autoglym Polar blast foam with a foam attachment, power wash again and then shampoo with Autoglym shampoo, power wash again , dry and then wax with Autoglym Instant Ceramic Spray wax and then polish off. That lot usually takes about 90 mins. Results are good enough for me and Autoglym stuff is reasonably priced.
With respect to hand washing, there’s a myriad of products and methods from basic hose sponge and car shampoo right up to detailing with sophisticated detailing products - some of the results some members get from the latter are stunning and indicative of the time and money spent.
I’m sort of halfway in between both, I power wash first, apply Autoglym Polar blast foam with a foam attachment, power wash again and then shampoo with Autoglym shampoo, power wash again , dry and then wax with Autoglym Instant Ceramic Spray wax and then polish off. That lot usually takes about 90 mins. Results are good enough for me and Autoglym stuff is reasonably priced.