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by Mark V
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: tax and mot
Replies: 6
Views: 962

Re: tax and mot

Don't forget insurance - if you have no MOT then your insurance company may not pay any claim. Check with them before making the trip to the MOT testing centre.
by Mark V
Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Keyless entry
Replies: 6
Views: 1456

Re: Keyless entry

I have an issue with it - its a good idea but flawed in its execution as you still need to carry a normal (looking) key fob for the system to work.

It should have been replaced by a credit card sized gizmo that could be kept in a wallet or purse.
by Mark V
Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Air Con problems
Replies: 6
Views: 2148

Re: Air Con problems

Use your air-con from time to time all year round - its useful in Winter for removing condensation and keeps the seals intact and prolongs life of the system. If you are out of warranty and have a problem consider using a specialist auto air-con outfit rather the the dealers as they are likely to ge...
by Mark V
Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Dipped beam on one headlight not working
Replies: 19
Views: 45263

Re: Dipped beam on one headlight not working

You would get that at the parts counter of a VW dealer..... they would likely need to order it for you so perhaps phone and pick it up when it comes in (can often be next day).
by Mark V
Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Lapiz Blue
Replies: 15
Views: 6478

Re: Lapiz Blue

Wow - gorgeous Mk.7 Wigit!
by Mark V
Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: VW service and MOT courtesy cars.
Replies: 22
Views: 15969

Re: VW service and MOT courtesy cars.

My 12 plate is due a service in 3 weeks. As it's 2 years old the online booking service recommends new brake fluid and an aircon service. Just wondering if this is necessary? It's done almost 20,000 miles. As said earlier - total tosh and the dealer trying to make a fast buck out of you for work th...
by Mark V
Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: RNS510 theft prevention
Replies: 17
Views: 6818

Re: RNS510 theft prevention

Best security for the RNS is that it looks exactly the same as the standard RCD to the untrained eye!
by Mark V
Wed May 28, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Good deal or not
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Re: Good deal or not

I'm confused - you imply you got them to throw the service plan in to the deal but then say you paid for it?
by Mark V
Fri May 23, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco worth keeping?
Replies: 14
Views: 3623

Re: Scirocco worth keeping?

Guys - please use the Reply or Quick Reply button rather than the Quote button (uness you want to refer back to a specific part of an earlier post)... thanks.
by Mark V
Sun May 18, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Car Wrapping
Replies: 9
Views: 2922

Re: Car Wrapping

If you wrap the entire car, you do not need to tell the DVLA as it's not permanent, insurance wise... Disclose everything that's visible. I am not convinced this is true now. The perceived colour of the car is changed so it should be refelcted on the V5. From a practical point of view - if you car ...
by Mark V
Wed May 14, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Opinion on 1.4 122 tsi
Replies: 9
Views: 1146

Re: Opinion on 1.4 122 tsi

You need a few more posts to use PM facility!
by Mark V
Sun May 11, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: DRL's On New Scirocco
Replies: 12
Views: 3706

Re: DRL's On New Scirocco

PM sent..
by Mark V
Sun May 11, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Opinion on 1.4 122 tsi
Replies: 9
Views: 1146

Re: Opinion on 1.4 122 tsi

Not driven that engine in a Scirocco but had it in a (manual) Golf Mk.6 - I found it to have respectable performance and be 100% reliable. You will be fine with it unless you are looking to beat people off the line at green lights....
by Mark V
Sun May 04, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: kmh Reading
Replies: 9
Views: 1083

Re: kmh Reading

Thats really strange if you have changed the display units to kmh and litres/km....
by Mark V
Fri May 02, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Touch Up Paint Brush Cleaner
Replies: 7
Views: 1965

Re: Touch Up Paint Brush Cleaner

Stick with the thinners....
by Mark V
Fri May 02, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Part-Ex or Private Sale?
Replies: 5
Views: 695

Re: Part-Ex or Private Sale?

In other peoples experience, how easy have they found it to sell their Scirocco privately and have they managed to achieve a good price for it I found it impossible in February and March and had my 61 plate GT TDI170 on Autotrader for a month. I eventualy took it to my servicing dealer who offered ...
by Mark V
Fri May 02, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Starting to feel too old for my Scirocco
Replies: 85
Views: 33521

Re: Starting to feel too old for my Scirocco

The car is in that photo! SW6?
by Mark V
Thu May 01, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: kmh Reading
Replies: 9
Views: 1083

Re: kmh Reading

You mean mph?
by Mark V
Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: kmh Reading
Replies: 9
Views: 1083

Re: kmh Reading

Not tried this - but if you keep the 'digital speed' item (ie the big display) ticked in 'MFD data' but change the units back to kph - does this change to kph also?
by Mark V
Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: new tyres goodyear £133 fitted good price?
Replies: 14
Views: 5447

Re: new tyres goodyear £133 fitted good price?

I was surprsied how much the P7's are - best fitted price I could find was 160!