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A late response, but in case anyone else has the same problem... I've had good service twice from Wigan Car Paints - https://www.wigancarpaints.co.uk/ I popped in when passing and the chap gave me great advice, didn't sell me everything I thought I needed and just did the basics. He matched a VW Gol...

Brilliant guide, thank you! ^:)^ Using a metal rod to get the cable round the door pillars was a great idea. The only bit I'm not too happy about is driling the back plastic trim, but I can't see a way to pop these out and feed the cable through. I've run out of time (and light) to do anything else,...

I have a TDi DSG GT, and yes the Mode button is there, with options of Eco, Normal, Sport, Individual (set your own levels). It controls how early (or late) the gearbox shifts, changes the throttle response (marked difference between normal and eco where you have to press hard to accelerate), and ho...

Had this on mine as well. I put it down to the coolant system not being bled properly from the factory. I picked up the car in April originally, and the coolant drop happened around the first cold day of the autumn that year. Up to that point I could understand the heater not being used much/at all....

Just turn it off. It's a feature because the emissions test includes a portion of a couple of minutes idling (simulating traffic lights). Stop/start means the car makes no emissions for those minutes, skewing the test. In the real world most of the time you'll stop, wait a few seconds, move a bit, s...

No, if you connect a phone via a cable (for Android Auto or CarPlay) then the "swap phones" option disappears.

Had it on a previous Tiguan as a standard feature. Used it about 3 times in 3 years. It's a novelty that works by lining up on other cars, so if they're badly parked then you will be too.

Didn't bother ordering it on any cars where it's an option.

With no.1 - I had a loan car while mine was being fettled, and I put some fuel in so I was returning it "as I got it". It seemed to take a good 15 minutes for the new fuel level to register - I thought I was going to have to go back and put more in as after 5 minutes it hadn't budged. Of c...

Yes, I've had this on my previous VW (a Tiguan). Even if I wasn't using BT audio it would sometimes start playing something on the phone when the car connection was broken. I thought I saw something in a menu, but unfortunately I can't recall if it was on the phone or Passat. I've checked my phone (...

I've had a loan GT with different options while mine was in having a couple of things corrected. I thought this might be useful info to add here: Wired heated screen - This has got to be a marmite thing. I can't see past the wires, and find them distracting. Just when I think I've forgotten about th...

OK, I'm convinced. I'll stick with my existing options. Dynaudio rules!! When I test drove the GT I remember a fancy display on the screen showing the direction of the car when reversing. I didn't take much notice at the time. The car didn't have park assist but was wondering if the park assist sen...

Hi Mav, Just a quick one as I'm thinking about getting an aftermarket towbar fitted to mine. After the towbar was fitted, did the fitters reprogram the car so that the parking sensors and cruise still worked when you weren't towing? And did they both work when you were, or were they both disabled wh...

My B8 discover nav has mirrorlink but no android auto, just wondering if this might get added by way of an update when the car gets its first service..... Anyone have any experience? Android Auto and Apple Car Play are part of the Car-Net App option. If you didn't spec it then you won't get AA or CP.