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by Bigjack
Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Merlin cloth seats
Replies: 7
Views: 4580

Re: Merlin cloth seats

Took the Roc to the dealers today and seat was repaired apparently the material had come away from its retainer, this was replaced and its ok now.
Thanks for all the replies and input. :clap:
by Bigjack
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Merlin cloth seats
Replies: 7
Views: 4580

Merlin cloth seats

Has anyone had any problem with Merlin cloth seats. I have just taken my Roc to the dealers as the cloth on the drivers seat has come away from plastic surround on the handle at top of sear which allows the seat to tilt and move forward. The guy at the dealers said that the fabric has either come aw...
by Bigjack
Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Will it fit?
Replies: 24
Views: 6390

Re: Will it fit?

I had the same problem with my Roc and the garage width is roughly the same, I just fold my mirrors in by hand and drive straight in keeping tight to the left. I put a piece of carpet on the wall about 3ft wide and 4ft 6ins high from the floor (just to be on the safe side) for when the drivers door ...
by Bigjack
Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Wiper Blades (sorry)
Replies: 48
Views: 20900

Re: Wiper Blades (sorry)

I had car in for its first service yesterday and complained about smear on windscreen and they changed wiper blades (free),don't know what type they were but there is only a very slight line now where before there was a wide smear. I will let you know if it gets worse over time.
by Bigjack
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Bottle of oil?
Replies: 19
Views: 5689

Re: Bottle of oil?

Cheers, thanks for the replies. :clap:
by Bigjack
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Bottle of oil?
Replies: 19
Views: 5689

Re: Bottle of oil?

Can any of you guys tell me what type of oil is used ? :?
by Bigjack
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Urgent advice - To buy or not to buy?
Replies: 20
Views: 6531

Re: Urgent advice - To buy or not to buy?

I was in a similar situation, Wait for the car with my spec ( 2.0(140)TDI, folding mirrors, rear parking sensors, tyre monitors ) or go for a demo car ( 2.0 (140)TDI with just rear parking sensors and lux mats), I couldn't wait so I went for the demo and have never regretted it, I'm 60 and loving it...
by Bigjack
Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Your worst scirocco moment?
Replies: 52
Views: 16461

Re: Your worst scirocco moment?

Had mine 2 days when I was reversing out of garage the off-side front wheel arch scraped the roller door guide, I managed to get the white paint marks off but was left with 2 small scratches, don't know how much this will cost, but I took my frustrations out on the garage and nearly broke my foot an...
by Bigjack
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Daylight Running Lights. ARGGHHH......
Replies: 136
Views: 55652

Re: Daylight Running Lights. ARGGHHH......

Well said mate :nod: :clap:
by Bigjack
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Daylight Running Lights. ARGGHHH......
Replies: 136
Views: 55652

Re: Daylight Running Lights. ARGGHHH......

I have a 2009 model and I am sick of people flashing me and saying you've got your headlights on and i've even been asked by the police why I have my headlights on. I asked the service dept at my VW dealers today and he said it is not possible to turn off DRL's and it will be law in uk soon,but pers...
by Bigjack
Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What can options be retrofitted?
Replies: 20
Views: 8395

Re: What can options be retrofitted?

Can you retro-fit folding door mirrors ?