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by albob
Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Club House
Topic: Hi there
Replies: 1
Views: 5921

Re: Hi there

Welcome !! :: Lots of info availabe :)
by albob
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Help Please! Closing wing mirrors
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

Re: Help Please! Closing wing mirrors

Yep -- that control is to adjust the actual mirror left or right (and switch the defrost function on)
by albob
Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo AW Facelift Teased
Replies: 64
Views: 7700

Re: Polo AW Facelift Teased

Auto Express has a feature on the 'Face lift' model

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswage ... -8-styling


The Polo will have some competition tho' -- a facelift for the Ibiza and a new model of the Fabia are also due
by albob
Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Blue GT 1.4tsi 150ps flat spot
Replies: 3
Views: 1243

Re: Blue GT 1.4tsi 150ps flat spot

Glad you got it sorted (and useful to know the solution..)
by albob
Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Clicking noise and flickering headlight
Replies: 1
Views: 626

Re: Clicking noise and flickering headlight

I am far from an expert, but would suspect that it is caused by a 'Relay' clicking out and then in again :: But why exactly? Don't know........


Ohh and -- Welcome to the forum... :)
by albob
Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Drivers door wont unlock
Replies: 4
Views: 672

Re: Drivers door wont unlock

Sorry, Just re-read your post to see you said the buttons didn't work - so changing the battery isn't really going to help :(
by albob
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Drivers door wont unlock
Replies: 4
Views: 672

Re: Drivers door wont unlock

Change the Key fob battery ??
by albob
Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Air Con leak
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Re: Air Con leak

I wouldn't expect that a 'compressor' can be holed -- you may mean the 'Condenser' (Radiator looking thingy) On many cars this is fitted at the front, low down and therefore prone to getting holed by stones etc Does seem bit of a coincidence though..... Some info in this link -- https://www.pellonau...
by albob
Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: No heating 6R Polo GTi 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 1184

Re: No heating 6R Polo GTi 2017

Dink wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:56 am Sounds like to me there maybe an air lock in the heater matrix causing you to get just a small amount of heating.
My thoughts too...
by albob
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: My Latest VW Purchase
Replies: 5
Views: 935

Re: My Latest VW Purchase

Enjoy them will you can !! ;)

"..EU plots to ban British sausages from Europe if a post-Brexit trade deal isn’t inked by January 1 .."


https://newspresslive.com/index.php/202 ... january-1/
by albob
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Just saying hello.
Replies: 1
Views: 417

Re: Just saying hello.

Welcome.

"My only concern is the car doesn’t feel planted on the road..."

Yeah, I find it the same in my car (BlueGt)
by albob
Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Tyres unusually loud after rotating?
Replies: 13
Views: 1162

Re: Tyres unusually loud after rotating?

I rotated my wheels a fortnight ago (bluegt) -- can't say I noticed any difference in noise (my tyres are Pirelli) tho'
by albob
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Fitting skis inside the Polo
Replies: 9
Views: 3758

Re: Fitting skis inside the Polo

I'm working on the basis that if the skis fit my (smaller) car, they will certainly fit the OP's car.... Anyway -- a pair of 170cms skis will fit straight down the middle of the car (66 reg) with right-hand passenger seat folded down. They protrude between the front seats as far as the base of the h...
by albob
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Fitting skis inside the Polo
Replies: 9
Views: 3758

Re: Fitting skis inside the Polo

I have carried skis in my BlueGt (my2016) no problem (170cm) : can't remember how just now - will give it a go tomorrow and let you know
by albob
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New member saying hi - tips
Replies: 1
Views: 403

Re: New member saying hi - tips

I haven't got any tips -- just saying 'Welcome' :)