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by cmcco79
Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Car jerks when first driving off
Replies: 5
Views: 3148

Re: Car jerks when first driving off

I had the gearbox serviced & no difference. This morning I waited a minute & revved the engine a couple of times before setting off & it didn’t jerk! Also, if the car is warm it doesn’t appear to jerk either.
by cmcco79
Sat Jan 27, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Car jerks when first driving off
Replies: 5
Views: 3148

Re: Car jerks when first driving off

That does make sense as it does seem to be when I drive off quickly. Is it an easy fix?
by cmcco79
Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Car jerks when first driving off
Replies: 5
Views: 3148

Car jerks when first driving off

Hi all, hoping you might be able to give me some advice.. I’ve recently brought a 1999 automatic vw polo as a 2nd car. It’s only done 40,000 miles, no issues apart from when I first drive off the car jerks, once I then drive it’s perfect, finds gear ok etc... it hasn’t been serviced for 4 years so i...