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Offline Volksie

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Driving in France
« on: 07 December 2006, 17:56 »
Having just bought an ex-demo 06 3 Door GTI - My First Golf & VW - Very Happy!!

Two questions:

1. Can you get beam deflectors for the MKV as there does not appear to be the usual patterns on the headlight.

2. Two inherited cosmetic issues.
 - There is a pin size dent on the drivers door interior aluminum strip
 - There is a small chip on the corner of the door trim as you leave the rear of the car (same texture as dash)

Can these be repaired as VW have quoted £400.00 to replace the rear trim and I would hate to guess what the front trim would cost?

Thanks

Offline monzablue16v

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Re: Driving in France
« Reply #1 on: 07 December 2006, 18:27 »
Hi not sure about driving abroad but in answer to 1+2 a company like dent wizard, flying colours, chips away etc should be able to help you out.

Probably got lost in the "Great Crash of 08

Offline deva

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Re: Driving in France
« Reply #2 on: 07 December 2006, 18:35 »
Hi

You would have to purchase plastic headlamp protectors and then add the beam deflectors to it. The only place to buy them is from a VW dealer. I would advise not to stick the deflectors directly to the headlamp as it will probably melt!!!!!!!

Hope this helps

Offline wantmygti

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Re: Driving in France
« Reply #3 on: 07 December 2006, 20:17 »
Don't kinow about the Golf byt my old man's Audi with non xenon headlights has a converter lever on the rear of the light housings. Just have to remove the rear casing. Check the hand book for clues.
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Offline wantmygti

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Re: Driving in France
« Reply #4 on: 07 December 2006, 20:19 »
Apologies on the spelling front..
2017 GTi Clubsport arrived June 2017
2007 Shadow Blue GTi, sold on after 10 years ownership