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- Tue May 28, 2024 7:01 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: My 4YO/23K GTI+ no GPF Regen yet?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 153
Re: My 4YO/23K GTI+ no GPF Regen yet?
@TheRacingRat; there are two types of OPF / GPF regeneration - a) forced / active and b) passive. The mix of journey type(s) driven, whether or not the car’s engine has fully warmed up to optimum operating temperature and the amount of particulate matter collected in the OPF / GPF will be determinin...
- Sun May 26, 2024 7:44 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Selecting a used Polo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1062
Re: Selecting a used Polo
Urano Grey was the ‘free’ paint colour on the mk6 pre-facelift Polo (apart from the R Line and GTI/GTI+ models where the free colour was Flash Red); all other colours were an extra cost option. Paint colour is a very personal thing - what one person likes, another may not, and whether or not you lik...
- Fri May 24, 2024 4:40 pm
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: VW optical parking system - fitting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 246
Re: VW optical parking system - fitting
VW Retrofit Ltd (based in Redditch - postcode B98 9ND) have had some positive mentions over the years on various VW forums. I can’t vouch for them personally as I’ve never used them. They don’t specifically mention optical parking systems installation on their website but it might still be worth con...
- Fri May 24, 2024 8:44 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Selecting a used Polo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1062
Re: Selecting a used Polo
I have seen 1 or two models. I have seen some at main dealers which are not VW. What is the disadvantage of buying from another company? I suppose you don't get the VW approved used benefits? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405029295582?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&am...
- Sat May 18, 2024 11:40 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Selecting a used Polo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1062
Re: Selecting a used Polo
From the pictures, all three look OK. I’m a bit ‘old school’ though, and would always want to see a car ‘in the metal’ before committing to buy it as it’s not possible to see all potential imperfections from pictures however good the picture resolution - I’d be prepared to travel to view what I thou...
- Fri May 17, 2024 12:02 pm
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Tyre advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1469
Re: Tyre advice
@PoloGTInoob; Sorry, can’t recommend specific brands enough of all weather / all season tyres as I’ve never bought them. I have Michelin PS4 (summer tyres) on my GTI+ and they’ve been good IMHO; much better than the factory Bridgestones that were fitted by VW in the factory. Hey, reopening this aft...
- Tue May 14, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Selecting a used Polo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1062
Re: Selecting a used Polo
I saw a car recently. Interestingly the car was listed around £15,700 and then later they changed it to 15,300. Apparently is stock doesn't move within 60 days they try to send to another site or possibly change the price. I think that’s pretty normal practice; reducing the price might entice prosp...
- Mon May 06, 2024 11:12 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Selecting a used Polo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1062
Re: Selecting a used Polo
I don’t own the models of Polo that you’re considering. However, I do currently own a Polo (2020 70 plate GTI+) and my previous four cars were VW’s, so hopefully I can answer some of your questions (apologies for the long post!). If you’re buying from a VW dealer on VW Solutions PCP, be aware that t...
- Fri May 03, 2024 3:49 pm
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1872
Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox
I have a new car, after how many miles does the car start to consume less petrol? For me in traffic it's 16.8 miles per gallon. That does sound quite poor - by ‘in traffic’ driving, do you mean when driving in urban areas such as towns and cities with lots of traffic and lots of stops? In my pre-fa...
- Thu May 02, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1872
Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Wow, you have a GTI and don't accelerate hard :D No, the usual routes I drive are so congested and the roads are single carriageway, so most of the time it’s only possible to go with the flow of the traffic. IMHO there are limited opportunities to use a GTI to its full potential, so I won’t be repl...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:32 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: 2018+ GTI / R-line side skirt removal?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 618
Re: 2018+ GTI / R-line side skirt removal?
Hello - how do the side skirts on the AW variant get attached / unattached from the car? Is it 2 torx 1 bolt and then slide it off? I am planning on having them sprayed gloss black. I’m not sure of the number - or exact location - of the fixings but I think there’s one or two on the underside of th...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Please help! 2020 Match TSI - Turbo failure at 35,000 miles
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1408
Re: Please help! 2020 Match TSI - Turbo failure at 35,000 miles
The above just scrambles my brain with mumbo-jumbo nonsense. In a situation such as the OP finds themselves in, I think it’s important to know - and have an understanding - of what your consumer rights are and how to proceed with the objective of getting a successful outcome. Particularly important...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:28 am
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1872
Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Wow, you have a GTI and don't accelerate hard :D No, the usual routes I drive are so congested and the roads are single carriageway, so most of the time it’s only possible to go with the flow of the traffic. IMHO there are limited opportunities to use a GTI to its full potential, so I won’t be repl...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:32 pm
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Potential Purchase - Reliability?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 642
Re: Potential Purchase - Reliability?
I have a 2020 Polo - the current shape but the pre-facelift car. My car’s a GTI, but I’ve owned VW’s now for nearly 22 years (my current car is my fifth VW - all five owned from new), so although I can’t comment specifically on the Polo Life model, I can comment on my experience of Polo ownership an...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
- Topic: Match vs SEL, Facelift vs not... what to choose?!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1046
Re: Match vs SEL, Facelift vs not... what to choose?!
Enjoy your new car. It’ll be good to hear how you’re getting on with it once you’ve had it a few weeks.