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Hi all, I have two problems with my b5.5 and I'm hoping they are easily solved. 1) Drivers headlight is out, easy to do? Changed them no problems on previous cars but the Passat seems to have a lot of covers blocking getting into the headlights and the manual doesn't say anything to help. 2 ...

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Hi all,

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.

I am looking for somewhere recommended to take the Passat for repairs and service in West London and maybe a little further out to get a good deal.

I live in Ealing so anywhere an hour away would be fine. Thanks guys!

Thanks bud, that's good to know. Definitely no problems with rubbing or spacers etc?

There must be a BBS expert on here who knows the if these alloys are genuine!

Hi all, A guy on eBay was selling a set of "genuine" 17" RC's. He says the front ones are 8x17 ET35 and the rear are 9x17 ET32. A guy I know in the states runs 17" RC's and says his are all 7.5x17 and are ET43 and thinks the ones the guy was selling are fake. Would just like some advice on this, and ...

Exactly my thoughts on the OEM Passats! Cheers guys, I do like the standard look and think the Sledge is looking good so far. Got my freshly delivered (thanks Ant) http://www.ukpassats.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; stickers to apply at the weekend, pimp it up that little bit ...

Cheers! :) I did the OEM fog lights, OEM mud flaps and it's remapped to 185bhp and it's the Sport version and was lowered in the factory as standard, i think by 30mm, got the appropriate code on my chassis plate. The plates are legal! The spacing is correct and the font too. Also has company that ...

Sadly only had my iPhone to take it but I think it looks good!

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a good place to go for service / MOT / repairs in the South Coast??

Anywhere in Kent, London, Surrey, Hampshire or Wiltshire would be fine. Someone you guys trust with your Passats and use VAG parts etc.

Thank you!

Would hooking up to VagCom or similar programme help?

Or how do I find out which??

Hi all, Went to put some stuff in the boot last night, remote unlocked and the indicators flashed apart from the drivers side rear. Thought the bulb must have gone so changed that but it still won't flash when I lock/unlock or hazards or indicate (now when signaling right the side repeater and front ...

Hope so Dave, London is a big place!

Help anyone???????

Hi Yeah even if the washers still work the motor could be shot. I would take the motor out at test it before i got a new one. Check the wiring in the tailgate hinge for damage but dose sound like the motor is shot. Dave Thanks Dave, going to admit I'm not mechanically minded at all, don't have a ...

dave_1 wrote:Hi
Sounds like the motor has died.

Dave

Even though the skoosh still works??

This is my worry that it's the motor, hope it's not dear from the stealers

It's tight, I can't even move the arm from the strange position its now sitting at.

Maybe need VAG-com to help me? Or trip to the stealers?

Or maybe some WD-40 if it's just stiff?

Got in the car this morning and it had been raining overnight so went to sweep the back window.

Blade went about two inches then stopped dead. Switched the car off and on, nothing. Push the stick fully back and got the screenwash to come out but no movement from the wiper arm.

Any ideas?

Can anyone recommend a good cleaning place in East London?

Not got the hose sorted out yet so needing someone or some company to hand wash the Passat.

Cheers

Any Passat owners from here reside in East London?

Just moved to the area...

Just had my b5.5 tdi pd130 sport estate remapped this morning, very pleased with the results. 185bhp on the print out

Size?

Was a piece of p1ss to fit, thanks guys.

Only comment - I'm just glad I don't wear big aviators or something as it can barely even hold my little sunnys, does not close back up fully to the trim, bit of a gap.

Not much room in their, might use it to keep a secret stash of sweets or something haha!

Anyone got this?

My RAC account has ran out and was just thinking about getting a cost for this to compare. Any feedback? Thanks

88rsr wrote:not that ive got curtain bags.... or even a sunglasses holder lol

LOL

Thanks guys, I'll give it a wee fit tomorrow then, I think its a nice wee idea from VW.

Cool, thanks bud

But all ok for a b5.5 with side airbags? I'm sure I read something about this being a problem or maybe I dreamed it lol!!

Hi,

Has anyone on here fitted the sunglasses holder that goes where the drivers side grab handle is? Few screws no problems?

I've got a b5.5, not actually 100% sure the part is compatible for my car as its got curtain airbags?

Any help appreciated