No mate but you can buy Golf GTI key tips and file them down to fit [emoji106][emoji41]MattB911 wrote:To those who have got their Polo's can I ask if the GTI logo is on the key fob like the Golf GTI?
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No mate but you can buy Golf GTI key tips and file them down to fit [emoji106][emoji41]MattB911 wrote:To those who have got their Polo's can I ask if the GTI logo is on the key fob like the Golf GTI?
I'm one more commute to work off 1000 miles - I'd consider the engine close to being run in. I always wait till the engine oil has reach optimal temperature before I even consider some fruitful driving. I'm not just flooring the car full throttle at every chance given. That's just dumb. In fact, I've barely used full throttle. Of the times I have, my observations were slight wheel spin, or more like temporary loss of traction. My guess is down to the tyres. I'd say 90% of the miles covered so far have been normal everyday varied driving, with remaining 10% exploring what the car can do. This car was bought to bring some joy to my life, and that's exactly what it has done.silverhairs wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 1:01 pm You've had your Polo 3 weeks now, and you have passed the 620 miles that's OK you think it's given you more power, and you are able to spin the wheels in 2nd gear. Don't you think your pushing the engine a little too much, it should still be running in, up to about 1000 miles.
Keep driving it like that and either your engine will start giving you problems, or your licence could be taken away.
My last car had a black roof liner and rear tinted windows, so probably not best placed to comment but I can't say I've ever thought the inside felt too dark. I think the red dash helps to bring some brightness.paulrodgers7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:02 pm Good honest review MrLems, I enjoy reading the positive and negative comments that each owner has through their personal experience, looks great in the white.
Can I ask a question, I have never owned a car with a black roof liner inside, does it make the cabin feel darker than normal with the tinted rear windows?
My car has gone in today to investigate the faults. Let’s hope they find out what’s wrong with it quick. They have given me a up as a curtesy car. IN BABY BLUE not amused it’s the most girly thing I have ever seen. The dealer has never seen the GTI in the flesh so I am expecting it to come back with quite a few added miles on it as they where very excited when we arrived. Will update on what they found when I have it back.Alan Mc wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:40 pmThere must be a fault somewhere both our cars have the same problems by the sounds of it. My car will start but wouldn’t move and again the recovery guy comes and finds nothing wrong with it. I am waiting on vw to contact me to book the car in to be looked at. Recovery guy said it looks like there is a problem with the selector in the gearbox.joeknight94 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:46 pm Mine won’t move, having that same fault, my car thinks the brake pedal isn’t engaged so won’t start, lost drive in reverse so sat here waiting for recovery.... [emoji17]
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The DSG plug had come loose on mine as it hadn’t been locked in position from factory, it’s under the airbox so could be worth checking that [emoji106]Alan Mc wrote:My car has gone in today to investigate the faults. Let’s hope they find out what’s wrong with it quick. They have given me a up as a curtesy car. IN BABY BLUE not amused it’s the most girly thing I have ever seen. The dealer has never seen the GTI in the flesh so I am expecting it to come back with quite a few added miles on it as they where very excited when we arrived. Will update on what they found when I have it back.Alan Mc wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:40 pmThere must be a fault somewhere both our cars have the same problems by the sounds of it. My car will start but wouldn’t move and again the recovery guy comes and finds nothing wrong with it. I am waiting on vw to contact me to book the car in to be looked at. Recovery guy said it looks like there is a problem with the selector in the gearbox.joeknight94 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:46 pm Mine won’t move, having that same fault, my car thinks the brake pedal isn’t engaged so won’t start, lost drive in reverse so sat here waiting for recovery.... [emoji17]
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There are a few scenarios for which the stop-start won't work, one of which is battery condition.silverhairs wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:53 pm Going back to "Roywolfey" about his stop/start, if the VW stop/start is like most manufacturers, once the brain of the car see's the drain on the battery has dropped by a small amount, while in a big traffic jam, the brain will disengage the stop/start and it will not work until the battery has had time to replenished and the alternator has topped battery volts up again. I've been on a few forums and members start worrying about the stop/start not working after a while.
So if this happens to you wait till your battery has topped it's self up, no need to panic, or take it back to the dealers
Petrol cars run at a much higher temperature so the GPFs shouldn't ever block up, even with shortish runs. In theory it'll never have to do a regen.monkeyhanger wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:35 pmThere are a few scenarios for which the stop-start won't work, one of which is battery condition.silverhairs wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:53 pm Going back to "Roywolfey" about his stop/start, if the VW stop/start is like most manufacturers, once the brain of the car see's the drain on the battery has dropped by a small amount, while in a big traffic jam, the brain will disengage the stop/start and it will not work until the battery has had time to replenished and the alternator has topped battery volts up again. I've been on a few forums and members start worrying about the stop/start not working after a while.
So if this happens to you wait till your battery has topped it's self up, no need to panic, or take it back to the dealers
The stop start won't work on a cold car, no matter how well charged the battery is - the car won't have you stopping and starting the engine when the engine is cold.
The stop-start won't work when there is a big demand on the battery - e.g. seat warmers and full complement of lights on in the winter, high demand from aircon (I usually put recycle on with the aircon - less demand on the system, rather than chucking freshly chilled air out of the back of the car to bring in warm air.
On TDIs, if the DPF is in the middle of a regen, it won't stop/start - that may be something post WLTP petrol car owners may see when GPFs get fitted.
A common misconception - Diesels require higher pressure and internal temperatures than petrol engines to auto-ignite the fuel.