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by SRGTD
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: How can I fix this?
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: How can I fix this?

I was aware that it’s now ‘normal’ for VW dealers to charge a diagnostic fee, but £225 sounds pretty steep for what probably amounts to just plugging a diagnostic reader into your car, even for London labour rates (I see your location is shown as London). The diagnostic fee should be the labour char...
by SRGTD
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: How can I fix this?
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: How can I fix this?

I’d let the dealer scan the car for fault codes which should help them narrow down or pinpoint the cause(s) of your car’s issues.

Is your car still under warranty?
by SRGTD
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: New Polo GTI Query
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Re: New Polo GTI Query

Have to say SRGTD I’m incredibly happy with my Mazda. So far hasn’t put a foot wrong. I had a lot of VWs and there was always something with every car - usually minor and liveable with but sometimes major. Touchwood the Mazda has been bullet proof, everything works well and the fit and finish is lo...
by SRGTD
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: New Polo GTI Query
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Re: New Polo GTI Query

I had a gti plus as well prior to the facelift but never took it on any long journeys so couldn’t comment on the difference there. All I know is it was the final nail for the gti as my wife then said we need a new car. Some days I miss the speed and the fact I owned a gti, but now having actual phy...
by SRGTD
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: New Polo GTI Query
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Re: New Polo GTI Query

I have a 2020 pre-facelift GTI+. I dislike the fake engine noise so have had the soundaktor set to ‘Eco’ from day one of owning my car (I use the ‘Individual’ driving profile mode, so I can customise the setting to my preference). As for excessive cabin noise - like @OomStu_ZA, no problems with my c...
by SRGTD
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Buying advice
Replies: 8
Views: 691

Re: Buying advice

Yes the ride gets firmer in sport mode to the point that I set the settings in individual mode as sport bar the ride and exhaust noise. The fake speaker noise was annoying in sport mode. The ‘sport’ suspension setting is far too firm for me too. I also dislike the soundaktor’s fake engine noise, so...
by SRGTD
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Buying advice
Replies: 8
Views: 691

Re: Buying advice

Thanks all will keep all that in mind, tyres well Same as what I got on the one I own. With the auto I was told some time ago that the shocks go from soft to hard if put in to sport mode? Manual never had that. Insurance wise well last year my insurance went up 200 from 350 to 550 for the year for ...
by SRGTD
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Buying advice
Replies: 8
Views: 691

Re: Buying advice

A bit of a brain dump below, so apologies for the very long post. I don’t have a facelift version of the current Polo GTI but I also came from a 2016 6C Polo GTI 6 speed manual to my current car which is a pre-facelift 2020 Polo GTI+ that I’ve owned from new since September 2020. IMHO the build qual...
by SRGTD
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Coolant Question
Replies: 4
Views: 460

Re: Coolant Question

Thanks @RUM4MO, will give VW a ring and see what can be bought over the shelf. @SRGTD - Thanks mate, hope you're well! It's an interesting one as I've had issues with the coolant in the past (have posted about it here), a couple of years back I had what I thought was a leak. Could quite clearly see...
by SRGTD
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Coolant Question
Replies: 4
Views: 460

Re: Coolant Question

Hi @S_94. Good to see you back. A low coolant level might indicate an issue with your car’s water pump and / or thermostat housing - a weak point on VAG’s EA888 2.0 litre engine. I don’t know if the Gen 3b version of this engine as fitted in the Polo GTI suffers from water pump / thermostat housing ...
by SRGTD
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Dash faults driving me mad!
Replies: 5
Views: 685

Re: Dash faults driving me mad!

The car is 2019 and I’m the 2nd owner so not sure what situation the means where the warranty is concerned. Thanks for your response and the warranty like. I’ll take a look. Thanks again 👍 In the UK, if a VW car is sold during the first three years / before expiry of the factory warranty, then the ...
by SRGTD
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Dash faults driving me mad!
Replies: 5
Views: 685

Re: Dash faults driving me mad!

Welcome to the forum @Ribble2020. I sympathise with your frustration. ABS sensors can trigger warnings that aren’t related to the anti lock braking system, so hopefully replacing the ABS sensors will fix your issues. Presumably your dealer scanned your car for fault codes - were any error codes logg...
by SRGTD
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Oil change schedule
Replies: 4
Views: 735

Re: Oil change schedule

Interesting thread. My gti polo was registered March 2023 and I purchased a service plan which covers two services (I hope!). Currently about 5000 miles on the clock. I was expecting annual services when I drove out of the showroom, but notice the info system is saying oil change service in 13,700 ...
by SRGTD
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: What did you and your Polo do today?
Replies: 1091
Views: 431738

Re: What did you and your Polo do today?

Took my Polo GTI+ on a 209 mile round trip this morning; the longest trip it’s ever done. Most of the journey was dual carriageway or motorway so I was able to maintain a steady speed close to the national speed limit most of the time. Driving time; 4 hrs 4 mins Ave speed; 52 mph Fuel consumption; 4...
by SRGTD
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Interior Detailing
Replies: 7
Views: 856

Re: Interior Detailing

Food and drink isn’t consumed in my car, so drink spillages and difficult to remove food detritus from the seats and carpets isn’t an issue (I only use the cup holders in the centre console as a place to put my keys and petrol receipts; not drinks 🤣). I have a waterproof boot liner with quite a high...