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by VWMerc
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Engine Question
Replies: 10
Views: 3046

New Engine Question

Some people have pointed this out to me...now I could just ring VW but I'm lazy...I admit it. So as I'm on here I will ask.... 1. Now I have a new engine do I need any documentation as people said it wont match my car No. or something...this true? 2. Do you think I would get additional warranty on t...
by VWMerc
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Another Happy Scirocco Day!
Replies: 11
Views: 6673

Re: Another Happy Scirocco Day!

Oh, I never mentioned, this was after they put the new engine in and the works were complete....
by VWMerc
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Another Happy Scirocco Day!
Replies: 11
Views: 6673

Re: Another Happy Scirocco Day!

What a nightmare...always sweetness and light, then they dropped it off. (I live near them so they chose to do that as a gesture) Firstly there was a banging sound from the engine and it was shaking all over the place once I started it, then I took it for a quick drive the clutch was vibrating like ...
by VWMerc
Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Another Happy Scirocco Day!
Replies: 11
Views: 6673

Re: Another Happy Scirocco Day!

I never experienced any misfires at all. One minute all was fine, the next minute it was chugging like it had been on 60 a day. As long as its under warranty I am not too bothered. VW have been very good and I have been told my car will be ready Friday so thats 7 days from dropping it off on Satruda...
by VWMerc
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Another Happy Scirocco Day!
Replies: 11
Views: 6673

Re: Another Happy Scirocco Day!

So, with the new engine is it likely to happen again. Is this a reoccuring problem do you know?
by VWMerc
Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What's Yours Called?
Replies: 47
Views: 6001

Re: What's Yours Called?

Nigella....it has got a fat arse...my wife thinks its sexist lol
by VWMerc
Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Another Happy Scirocco Day!
Replies: 11
Views: 6673

Another Happy Scirocco Day!

I just got the news that my 1 year old 1.4 160PS Scirocco has got to have its engine replaced! When I bought the car last year I drove 100 yards the engine light came on, took it straight back...new injector needed. It was 2nd hand and only had 6k miles on the clock...ex demo. Covered under warranty...
by VWMerc
Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Hair Line Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 3816

Re: Hair Line Scratches

I gave it a go with some neat Lusso car shampoo and elbow grease. It has not removed the scratches but has removed the dirt in them. If your willing to come to Essex (Romford) then maybe early next year we could have a chat about it as I am looking for someone to do a good once over on the my Roc an...
by VWMerc
Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Your 1st winter as a Scirocco owner
Replies: 130
Views: 81464

Re: DOOR PROBLEM WHEN ICEY

Its what I use and had no problems so far and I don't use de-icer.
by VWMerc
Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:30 am
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Hair Line Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 3816

Re: Hair Line Scratches

So, Any ideas how to get these out without a harsh product?
by VWMerc
Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Interior mats - What are best?
Replies: 16
Views: 4081

Re: Interior mats - What are best?

See the link below which will take you to the Scirocco accessories in VW. All official Scirocco merchandise including mats etc can be found there.

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by VWMerc
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Misty windscreen
Replies: 10
Views: 5367

Re: Misty windscreen

I find its very misty when I 1st get in it in the mornings but once its gone (takes about 3-4 mins) I do tend to keep the fan switch on 1 most of the time as it does mist up a tiny bit when I am driving.
by VWMerc
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Interior mats - What are best?
Replies: 16
Views: 4081

Re: Interior mats - What are best?

Exactly, only £28.00, can't go wring. I don't bother with the backs.
by VWMerc
Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Pah! Who needs diesel :)
Replies: 21
Views: 5962

Re: Pah! Who needs diesel :)

My drive up the A12, M11, M25 during rush hour in my 1.4 160 provided me with a rather tasty 48mpg. I am pretty surprised that I am getting such high mpg's considering I used to have a 2ltr Fsi Audi A4 that supposedly gave me 'diesel' performance. The only performance it gave me was a dull uninteres...
by VWMerc
Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Interior mats - What are best?
Replies: 16
Views: 4081

Re: Interior mats - What are best?

I have the rubber ones for winter driving which stops the worst of the slush and crap over the winter months and swap over to carpet ones from about spring time.
by VWMerc
Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Be Prepared
Replies: 15
Views: 4532

Re: Be Prepared

If you buy a white car you gotta expect to clean it a lot if you want to keep it shiny. Even in good weather. When its clean though.....it really is the best colour IMO for the Roc.
by VWMerc
Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Hair Line Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 3816

Re: Hair Line Scratches

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Thats the best I can do. Looks pretty bad the more I look at it. Not sure what has done it. Could be the dirt off the road or VW garage cleaning it with dirty water from daily clean when it was in the showroom.
by VWMerc
Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Hair Line Scratches
Replies: 6
Views: 3816

Hair Line Scratches

I cleaned my car for the 1st time on Saturday. I bought it 2nd hand off the dealer and got it last Thursday. Anyway, all was well with the finish that I could see except around the curved edges of the rear bumper. Its got really thin scratches. Hardly visable but there is dirt in them so they do sho...
by VWMerc
Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: transcend 32gb class6 SDHC works great in RCD 510
Replies: 13
Views: 4159

Re: transcend 32gb class6 SDHC works great in RCD 510

thedaz wrote:I use a "Freecom 33575 Mobile Drive Classic II 250GB USB2" it is small and fits perfectly in the arm rest. Currently £37.99 at Amazon.
Holy crap, thats a great price and idea. Wish I had thought of that over the SD card.
by VWMerc
Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:11 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: transcend 32gb class6 SDHC works great in RCD 510
Replies: 13
Views: 4159

Re: transcend 32gb class6 SDHC works great in RCD 510

Let me know how you get on. If it works also mention the film format you used. Cheers.