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by Alboyuk
Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Best wiper blades for a 2023 R Line polo
Replies: 7
Views: 1056

Best wiper blades for a 2023 R Line polo

I have never been impressed by the wiper blades that came with the car and would like to replace them , can anybody recommend and particular make and model that will be an improvement what about the Halfords silicone blades ?
Thanks for any replies
by Alboyuk
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Cost of replacing a cam belt has just risen by 50%
Replies: 18
Views: 5574

Cost of replacing a cam belt has just risen by 50%

I have just been told by my local VW dealer that the cost of replacing a cam belt on my Polo has gone up from £768 to £1148 a jump of 50% this is daylight robbery I have checked with other main dealers and have been told that the price increase has come from VW and they are all charging the same pri...
by Alboyuk
Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Problems updating the Radio station logos and Satnav
Replies: 1
Views: 896

Problems updating the Radio station logos and Satnav

I seem unable to update the logos for the DAB radio stations and do an update for my satnav I collected the car on Wednesday and i am trying to find my way around the settings, to update the logos VW gives instructions to down load to an SD card and update from there also this applies to the SATnav ...
by Alboyuk
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: No Mud flaps available for the R line Polo
Replies: 1
Views: 589

No Mud flaps available for the R line Polo

Today i am informed by the dealer that the mud flaps as listed for the R line Polo are not available as they are unsuitable for the R line and the Polo GTI, it seems strange as they are listed as an option on the VW site for the R Line model, If it is true that they cannot supply them does anybody k...
by Alboyuk
Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Can i play a usb music stick through any usb c outlets or is there one i should use ?
Replies: 2
Views: 726

Can i play a usb music stick through any usb c outlets or is there one i should use ?

Hi
I am about to take delivery of a new Polo R line and i would like to know if you can play a music usb stick through all of the usb c sockets or is there a particular one i should use

Many thanks for any replies
by Alboyuk
Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: End of the line ?
Replies: 39
Views: 2700

Re: End of the line ?

I think the post you were looking at refers to India VW have not said anything about stopping the polo in the UK yet
by Alboyuk
Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Carista OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor
Replies: 0
Views: 402

Carista OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor

Hi
Has anybody had any experience with the Carista OBD2 Bluetooth scanner and what can it offer on the customization menu for my 2022 R line Polo
many thanks for any replies
by Alboyuk
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Oil consumption on the latest 3cylinder TSI engines
Replies: 3
Views: 1084

Oil consumption on the latest 3cylinder TSI engines

I have had a Japanese car for 11 years and it still does not use any oil between services, I wondered what if any the latest 3 cylinder turbo Polo engines consumption is between services and what peoples experience is with their Polo,s and oil consumption between services i have seen on YouTube that...
by Alboyuk
Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Cam belt change
Replies: 6
Views: 1870

Re: Cam belt change

I have been told it is 50,000 or 5 yrs whichever comes first, I have also been told by a VW mechanic that the water pump is not driven by the cambelt so does not need changing
by Alboyuk
Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo reliability and the latest What Car report
Replies: 17
Views: 2574

Polo reliability and the latest What Car report

I have just read the latest What Car reliability report and the Polo does not do very well it states that 30% plus people have had a problem with their Polo in the first 2 yrs , any comments on reliability would be welcome , what are your experiences with Polo reliability , I have one on order and a...
by Alboyuk
Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Autowatch Ghost 11 Immobilizer experiences
Replies: 1
Views: 382

Autowatch Ghost 11 Immobilizer experiences

Does anybody have an Autowatch Ghost 11 Immobilizer fitted to their Polo and if so what is your opinion and experiences of it and what other anti theft ideas would you suggest
by Alboyuk
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Alarm Immobilizer fitted as standard to a 2022 Polo
Replies: 3
Views: 890

Alarm Immobilizer fitted as standard to a 2022 Polo

I have a Polo R Line on order for delivery towards the end of the year and would like to know what Alarm and immobilizer is fitted to the car as standard and are they Thatcham approved.