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by r.gbrown
Wed May 13, 2015 8:31 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Wheel center's/hub caps
Replies: 2
Views: 1604

Re: Wheel center's/hub caps

Try Amazon 65mm . I bought 4 for under a tenner
by r.gbrown
Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: DSG judder question
Replies: 22
Views: 13642

DSG judder question

I sometimes experience the dreaded judder when moving off; It appears to happen more often when the car has heated up, oil temp around 90s , but not always. My dealer did a gearbox software update in December last year and said they couldnt find any fault but then it doesn't happen all the time. My ...
by r.gbrown
Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Scirocco owner, few issues.
Replies: 21
Views: 16324

Re: New Scirocco owner, few issues.

Bit weird for these to rust. Don't want to cause panic but do you know the history of the car? Has water got into the boot somehow :(
by r.gbrown
Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Noisy air con and not cold
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: Noisy air con and not cold

Had Halfords regas the system today; They said it was reading 20 degrees at first but after regas its now 7 degrees so bit of a change!! They also said the "old" gas they extracted was about half the required amount required to operate correctly. They also said they had added a coloured di...
by r.gbrown
Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Noisy air con and not cold
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Noisy air con and not cold

My air con is quite noisy and not very cold. It was regassed about 18 months ago. Is this normal. How often should the gas need topped up?
by r.gbrown
Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: service schedule question
Replies: 5
Views: 2632

Re: service schedule question

I too had poor service and attitude from A Clark Crow Rd hence I thought I'd try Linwood. They were much better and much more friendly. I know Ingrams but a little too far to travel from Glasgow North
by r.gbrown
Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: service schedule question
Replies: 5
Views: 2632

Re: service schedule question

Thanks. I had the service done today at Arnold Clark Linwood including a brake fluid change. 300 quid ..............ouch
by r.gbrown
Sun Feb 22, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: service schedule question
Replies: 5
Views: 2632

service schedule question

My service book tells me my second service (long life) is due in July or at 32k miles. I have done only 21k to date but my onboard computer says service is due now. VW customer care tell me to go by the car readout ie do the service now but my dealer says I should wait till July as shown on the serv...
by r.gbrown
Sun Sep 14, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: BUYING ADVICE NEEDED - 1.4 122bhp or 160bhp??
Replies: 34
Views: 6793

Re: BUYING ADVICE NEEDED - 1.4 122bhp or 160bhp??

Go for the 160. I ve got one, a DSG and love it. No problems, 3 years old this January. No issues. Like anything else just treat it with respect and it will repay you with loyal service
by r.gbrown
Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: HOW DO I CHANGE INTERIOR BULBS
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Re: HOW DO I CHANGE INTERIOR BUBS

Thanks guys, the credit card worked a treat :D
by r.gbrown
Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: HOW DO I CHANGE INTERIOR BULBS
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

HOW DO I CHANGE INTERIOR BULBS

HI. I would like to change all the interior bulbs with LEDs, How on earth do I do so with the two round lights above the rear view mirror ?

Even the footwell and vanity lights were tricky. I don't want to damage anything so help please :)
by r.gbrown
Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Starting to feel too old for my Scirocco
Replies: 85
Views: 33794

Re: Starting to feel too old for my Scirocco

I'm 58 and love my Roc. Feel just like a 30 year old......................shame cant find one :D
by r.gbrown
Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Excessive front tyre wear
Replies: 6
Views: 2348

Re: Excessive front tyre wear

Thanks guys, I do mostly town driving so not great for mileage on tyres (or petrol !)

I'll maybe do the front to rear change to even out the wear.
by r.gbrown
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Excessive front tyre wear
Replies: 6
Views: 2348

Excessive front tyre wear

Been looking through the forum about this and my problem is perhaps not alone.

Done just over 14k in 2 years and my front tyres are about 3mm. The rears are 5/6mm. Will need to replace early next year.

I'm not heavy footed and check pressures regularly. Wear seems a bit excessive to me :(
by r.gbrown
Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: First Scirocco purchased, where should i begin!
Replies: 8
Views: 1613

Re: First Scirocco purchased, where should i begin!

Go for anthracite powder coat wheels. I did and they look great. Not black as too common
by r.gbrown
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Air Con not working
Replies: 10
Views: 2953

Re: Air Con not working

Yea, I thought it a bit off too that they charged for the regas. Need to wait and see if that's all it was needing. Clarks have a real monopoly here in Glasgow area and are the only vw dealer nearby. Not impressed by them or the attitude of their service manager. Not be rushing back unless forced to...
by r.gbrown
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Air Con not working
Replies: 10
Views: 2953

Re: Air Con not working

First service done today for 190 quid. They told me the gas just needed a recharge for the "charge " of 60 pounds. I thought that a little strange for such a new car but Arnold Clarks assured me all was fine with no leaks and nothing to worry about. Well, we will see over the next few days...
by r.gbrown
Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Air Con not working
Replies: 10
Views: 2953

Re: Air Con not working

hi; thanks for comments everyone. never really thought the long life service was wrong but think you probably right. Car booked in this Friday for 1st service anyway and to get air con checked out. Will let you know what happens
by r.gbrown
Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Air Con not working
Replies: 10
Views: 2953

Air Con not working

Anyone had any problems with the air con? Only done 11500 miles in 18 months and its stopped chucking out cold air. I noticed a bit of a whine from the compressor recently that never used to be there, could that be the cause or may needs a regas but surely my car is too new for that? First long life...
by r.gbrown
Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone had any issues with their folding mirrors ?
Replies: 22
Views: 13900

Re: Anyone had any issues with their folding mirrors ?

Yip. Had the same thing a few times, it clears itself after a few turns of the switch. Bit weird.