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Also consider winter or all seasons tyres. I have full winters on 4 corners for 2 years ( not changing them over in the summer) on original rims and had no problems whatsoever. When it snowed recently in the Midlands, I had no issues about being stuck.

I recall VW had some recalls relating to the engine software. Check to see if your car had them applied.

I had this problem last year. After doing some research ( from this forum no less) i managed to change it myself.

It can be done but i cursed VW every second, as they have made the access of the cable plug end ( thats links the flap pop-up unit) so deep and awkward.

I recall several years ago VW did a recall to reprogramme something to do with the engine management. It was free and software relate. I am not sure if this update is related to these misfire issues, but i guess its worth checking now, and ask the dealer about it if there is a missing update.

Does that mean in 2 decades time, my Candy white will become a collectors item? Like a Lancia Delta HF Intergrale?

I bet next year, that data plug will send accident data to the insurers, so that they can call you and ask if you want to claim!

Mine is from Feb 2010 , from brand new and done just over 70k miles. No modification at all to the engine and everything is still factory standard. The only issue i am fearing of , is the timing chain problem that affects all 1.4Tsi engines. I have done some research and its scary... About 2 year ag...

also check out any recalls relating to that model. No oil ? how peculiar. perhaps some work was done to the engine block.

I see your point Cuprabob, but the possible failures might be more than what i save annually. I had a quote warrantywise at 340 £ per year, and it seems very comprehensive. The question is , if i put away the amount as a saving, would 340 be enough to repair a major failure? Some failures ( if i am ...

Hi people, I am at the 58k stage and just had the waterpump changed, after the pink coolant was leaking and the engine area developed a 'tin can slapping' noise over x'mas. This had led me to consider taking out an extended warranty policy because as the car gets older, and being a 1.4 TSI ( with a ...

Nowadays, they use cheap leather that will stretch and worn in no time. Soon you will get an M shaped bum indent. I would go for those seat specialist who make bespokes leather seats. You can choose different types of leather too. I remember a place in the UAE who can offer you a unique python skin ...

have the car had a repair done on the door? I am asking because i sell a product called sound deadening pads. they are heavy asphalt like pads you stick on the inside panel of the door, floor and boot, to absorb sound. I have sold less since the onset of the recession because bodyshops are scaling b...

I never over steered, even when i tried on snow. However, a few years ago i had fitted some cheapo chinese tyres to my previous car and my God! I was doing 360 pirouettes every time it rained.

the Black country, but was born in coventry and still has strong ties there.

i don't remember seeing one being sold by halford. Perhaps its just quicker to get it online from detailer e-shops. I am in the process of buying one that removes tar as well as Iron at the same time. Iron-x its called.

i think winter tyres have softer rubber compound, which should warm up faster and thus grips better on cold surface. That might helped the noise level too. I had just swapped mine over recently from winters to the same bridgestones, but not noticed any difference as i never drive without the radio o...

Wilko's own brand!

mine was new from Jan 2010. I remember i had 2 engine related recalls involving an engine software update. Not sure if they were related. If those were done, then 2 less things to worry about.

My concern is the 9k miles. why so little? its less than the average of 12k per year for most people.

So far I have not heard anything yet. However, last winter mine had a 'software crash' on the control unit ( forgot the name of the component) and have to have a reset. it was over 300 pounds.

I doubt they will do any big recall in the UK. We are always gets shafted here.

Happy New year to everyone! Time really flies!