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by Magpie-01
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Stop start and braking
Replies: 49
Views: 7947

Re: Stop start and braking

GTI Polo Fin wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:32 pm
Magpie-01 wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:52 pm I have heard of a few people who put the car into neutral and put hand brake on
Those few people are stupid
Exactly 😜
by Magpie-01
Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Stop start and braking
Replies: 49
Views: 7947

Re: Stop start and braking

I also sit with my foot on the brake when I’m stopped. I do sometimes wonder if my brake lights will annoy the driver of the car immediately behind, although looking at other cars queuing in front of me, most of those also have the brake lights illuminated. Well... I think you should always sit you...
by Magpie-01
Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Stop start and braking
Replies: 49
Views: 7947

Stop start and braking

Hi after driving a manual for 30 years I’ve just purchased a polo gti plus so I’m getting used to a dsg gearbox, also what are your thoughts on the start stop system on a polo gti plus I myself am starting to turn it off when I get in the car. What is your procedure when in slow traffic and traffic ...
by Magpie-01
Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 11
Views: 1349

Re: Oil change

Thanks for the replies that’s good to know
by Magpie-01
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:54 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 11
Views: 1349

Oil change

Hi I’ve been reading a few things saying to get an oil change after 1000 miles for your new polo gti any truth in this guys ?
by Magpie-01
Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Tyre pressure
Replies: 2
Views: 687

Re: Tyre pressure

OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:32 pm Hi magpie
I believe the answer you seek was extensively covered in The Great Tyre Debate here:
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=75227
Oops 😬 thanks Oomstu
by Magpie-01
Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Tyre pressure
Replies: 2
Views: 687

Tyre pressure

Hi what tyre pressure would you recommend for polo gti plus on Brescia 18s thanks.
by Magpie-01
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Running car in
Replies: 18
Views: 2257

Running car in

Hi I’ve had my polo gti plus for a couple of weeks now and was just a bit curious as to how people are running their car in some people say to flog it when the engine has warmed up others say to be gentle ?.
by Magpie-01
Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Dash cam
Replies: 3
Views: 722

Re: Dash cam

Thanks for that
by Magpie-01
Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Dash cam
Replies: 3
Views: 722

Dash cam

Hi where is the best place to put a Nextbase dash cam on my new polo gti plus is it ok to put it in the black area behind the rear view mirror is that area just a sun shade or does it incorporate sensors.
by Magpie-01
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:26 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Immobiliser/ Alarm
Replies: 3
Views: 627

Re: Immobiliser/ Alarm

SRGTD wrote: Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:17 pm All Polos have an immobiliser. All models apart from the entry level S model have an alarm.
Thanks a lot
by Magpie-01
Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Immobiliser/ Alarm
Replies: 3
Views: 627

Immobiliser/ Alarm

Hi does the polo gti plus come with immobiliser and alarm as standard, thanks in advance.
by Magpie-01
Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Service plan
Replies: 12
Views: 1707

Re: Service plan

Thanks very much for the feed back guys that’s what I thought 10,000 miles per service.
by Magpie-01
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Service plan
Replies: 12
Views: 1707

Service plan

Hi just got a polo gti plus got any ideas if the VW service plan is worth it. First two services £199 I think, but was told by the salesperson first service after 1500 miles second after 2500 miles ?? thought it was 10,000 miles or 1 year whichever comes sooner ?
by Magpie-01
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo AW Photo Gallery
Replies: 641
Views: 424112

Re: Polo AW Photo Gallery

Looks great! 😎. Pure White and Brescia alloys is a great combination IMO. Is it brand new? If so, as 01/09/2020 is only a week away, any reason you took delivery now rather than waiting for the new 70 registration? Thanks !! Just wanted it now really :) Gorgeous car and I get the wanting it now thi...