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by jgfm
Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:09 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 2015 Passat bonnet stuck fast
Replies: 2
Views: 8075

Re: 2015 Passat bonnet stuck fast

UPDATE: Managed to borrow a mates ramp and with the use of a hook, managed to get the bonnet release cable into the hook going through the grill, gave it a yank and up popped the bonnet. it was so simple and i'm extremely surprised and annoyed that VW and every specialist i spoke to didn't think abo...
by jgfm
Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:02 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Break discs replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1469

Re: Break discs replacement

I always go with the depth of the lip around the outside of the disc. If it seems deep i change them. I recently bought front discs and pads from Euro Car Parts near me for less than £150 and had an indy fit them, all in for £200, a bargain in my mind and the brakes are great. Mine has 40,000 on the...
by jgfm
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 2015 Passat bonnet stuck fast
Replies: 2
Views: 8075

2015 Passat bonnet stuck fast

Good morning all and unfortunately my first post as a new owner is for a problem. Shortly after buying my 2015 SE Business TDI tried to get the bonnet open but the middle plastic clasp broke. Got a new one from an auction site and decided to have a go after being quoted upwards of £186 + vat from VW...