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- Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:31 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Towbar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2650
Re: Towbar
well after posting this thread I have eventually got around to sorting this….mav71…like you i wanted bike rack compatibility and also need to pull a trailer regularly. I have booked in for a westfalia removable unit with 13 pin. Whilst I don't think I will have the time to hang around and take photo...
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:19 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Creaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3271
Re: Creaking
icarus5….right on man, me neither. Got to learn how not to sweat the small stuff- I heard someone say.
Always remember my dad saying that no car, with 20,000 moving parts, could ever be rattle fee. Guess he had a point after all.
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Always remember my dad saying that no car, with 20,000 moving parts, could ever be rattle fee. Guess he had a point after all.
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- Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:43 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Creaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3271
Re: Creaking
bboy….ahhh, that explains things petrol wise. Glad u managed to get a result for your creaking. My VW dealer serviced the car today and 'lubricated' the suspension was all the girl at the desk could say. Did it make any difference??…..Did it f-----frankley no. Will be going back, but to be hones...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:47 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Creaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3271
Re: Creaking
thanks for the response…
bboyspyder….how come you have a petrol model….thought there was only diesel for the B8?
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bboyspyder….how come you have a petrol model….thought there was only diesel for the B8?
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- Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:35 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Creaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3271
Re: Creaking
Thanks for your reply. I must say I am a little disappointed too with this new passat. Lovely drive but is let down by this problem and the unrefined engine at low throttle. If the suspension can be fixed I will keep it, otherwise I shall change as it is too intrusive inside the cabin. I think it wo...
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:33 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Creaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3271
Creaking
My B8 saloon has taken to making creaking sounds when going over speed humps (at sensible speed). Has anyone found the same? I have had this happen on other cars whereby the issue ceases as soon as it rains. Guessing its some 'dry' suspension components. Switching the driver profile to sport seems t...
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:41 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Depreciation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1895
Re: Depreciation
15 months on my se business saloon would fetch about £15k Purchase price £21600. bum! But thats what you pay to have a new car, affects all makes/models. You can't avoid that. The only way this makes sense is to keep the car for 10years + as I did with my previous Passat. Changing cars frequently ...
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:36 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Emmisions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1682
Emmisions
From the latest indepent research into emmisions....Only 6 vehicles have complied with the EURO 6 standard, 1 audi, 1 Skoda and 4 VW.
The B8 Passat 1.6 meets the standard but not the 2.0.
For info see Equa Index
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The B8 Passat 1.6 meets the standard but not the 2.0.
For info see Equa Index
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- Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:22 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Audi sweeping indicators.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2115
Re: Audi sweeping indicators.
why would you want to?…..A Council House at Christmas springs to mind.
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- Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: 12000 Miles in! with a few new pics!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2879
Re: 12000 Miles in! with a few new pics!
Hi ….just one Q….where is the 6 month warranty against rattles detailed?
Don't recall reading this
Thanks
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Don't recall reading this
Thanks
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- Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:03 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: First impressions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6454
Re: First impressions
Have read he comments so far with interest. I have the 2.0 saloon to replace my B5 high line estate of 10 years. I feel the new car is a massive improvement in every respect and have difficulty finding fault. I have smooth, quiet, refined, economical, fault free driving for the last 7-8 months. It h...
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:38 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Lights on!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1862
Re: Lights on!
Fantastic…you are both correct.
Issue resolved
Many thanks
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Issue resolved
Many thanks
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- Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:08 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Lights on!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1862
Re: Lights on!
thanks for your response…
when driving/stationary with ignition on. They do extinguish when car is locked though.
Cheers
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when driving/stationary with ignition on. They do extinguish when car is locked though.
Cheers
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- Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:02 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Lights on!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1862
Lights on!
I can't seem to turn off the rear interior reading lights in my SE Business.
I have tried the buttons fore and aft in the cabin to no avail. i have interrogated the manual and the infotainment system/settings without success.
Am I missing something or is this the first glitch?
Thanks
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I have tried the buttons fore and aft in the cabin to no avail. i have interrogated the manual and the infotainment system/settings without success.
Am I missing something or is this the first glitch?
Thanks
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- Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:02 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Towbar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2650
Towbar
Anyone fitted a tow bar yet, and if so any tips?
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- Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:38 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Splash!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2142
Re: Splash!
Yes one of the first thingI found. Rain will sometimes also spill into the boot on opening.
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- Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:44 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Little panel at top of door
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5844
Re: Little panel at top of door
Found it! Comes away from the door card without resistance. I have no idea what it is for but I have spoken to a friend of mine who once went to Germany and he thinks it is a Geshtellenfartfumppumper. Now there is no literal translation for this, but essentially it is a compartment that one can keep...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:38 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: MPG….
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1590
MPG….
Average after the first 3k miles = 55mpg.
Mixed use, town, A road and M/way. Some gentle, some lead foot.
2.0 tdi 150ps
Not much of an improvement on my old B5.5 130 highline estate.
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Mixed use, town, A road and M/way. Some gentle, some lead foot.
2.0 tdi 150ps
Not much of an improvement on my old B5.5 130 highline estate.
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- Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:50 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: R-Line Trapezoid Exhausts
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7318
Re: R-Line Trapezoid Exhausts
Yes please, part numbers would be good
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- Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:03 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: first three months of ownership
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3033
Re: first three months of ownership
I agree with the 'boomy' sounding rear end. The car seems to ride better with rear seat passengers, Also find that whilst in a bend, a bump or uneven road surface will unsettle the rear end. Other than that the car is well composed. As someone has already remarked, the Passat is no 3 series. I have ...
- Sat May 09, 2015 12:51 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: B8 cleaned, polished and sealed with Zaino
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5041
Re: B8 cleaned, polished and sealed with Zaino
Wow...thanks chaps, didn't realise shining up the car got a whole lot complicated. Thanks for the very detailed response, I think I wil give the sealant a miss then. How long do you guys spend doing all of that? I would be happy to put an hour in once a week. I used the aforementione dregime on my 1...
- Sat May 09, 2015 6:38 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: B8 cleaned, polished and sealed with Zaino
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5041
Re: B8 cleaned, polished and sealed with Zaino
Hi P Adams....looks the business, especially your wheels. I have the same tungsten colour and want to give mine some TLC. Your post mentions using a 'polish'.....is that anothert word for wax? I thought polish contained some form of micro abrasive? Or am I getting mixed up? I am going to use Maguire...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:08 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Anyone order one?
- Replies: 183
- Views: 30976
Re: Anyone order one?
First post.....my faithful B5.5 Highline has been sold to a chap in the village and I collect my SE Business in the morning. Like others here I used a quote from a broker and local dealer improved. Mine was in the showroom so was ready to go almost straight away. If this new model serves me and the ...