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by simonf
Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

Re: anyone else had this problem??

well I replaced the diesel filter, filled it up and haven't had any sign of any problems over the last 750 miles...so they can stick their 6 grand!!! telling me that this that and the other will fail. Pffft
by simonf
Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

Re: anyone else had this problem??

well, reading around on various forums, seems that quite a few people have been scared into paying these extortionate sums of money, where others have simply drained and replaced filters, filled up and had no issues whatsoever, given in that 5 months time I will be replacing the car, that is the opt...
by simonf
Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

Re: anyone else had this problem??

Chungster wrote:Another vote for keeping women AWAY from your pride and joy. Dozy bint! :no:
yeah first she locks the car keys in it....now this lol....still can't believe they are trying to sting me 5-6000 though lol
by simonf
Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

VW made me chuckle....

Well after having a bit of trouble with my Roc, it was recovered to the main dealers, now bearing in mind that the tank is now virtually empty, and the car has been driving fine, just wouldn't start when hot....they told me the tank was full of unleaded petrol, {upon checking receipts, it would appe...
by simonf
Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: How Clean/Tidy do you keep your Rocco's Interior?
Replies: 17
Views: 5469

Re: How Clean/Tidy do you keep your Rocco's Interior?

I think I keep my local polish hand car wash in business, mini valet once sometimes twice a week, but at £12 I think its a bargain as end result is like day i picked it up :)
by simonf
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

Re: anyone else had this problem??

got to the dealers, and again it seems that as soon as the engine had got cold it started 1st time on the button, left it with em to sort, but anyone got any ideas what could be causing this??
by simonf
Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

Re: anyone else had this problem??

car was working fine for the rest of last night, and again today, until just now!!!!! now waiting for the RAC again, going to just have it recovered to the dealership for investigation I think. Admittedly the fuel warning light is on, but the petrol station was my next port of call, however that was...
by simonf
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 15681

anyone else had this problem??

my scirocco has only done 1500 miles, and i've not had a problem with it....until now......went to start it this morning, and it 2 two or 3 attempts of turning the car over for approx 5 secs before it started...went and done the shopping and when it came to starting it, it done the same, only taking...
by simonf
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Old Alfa vs New Scirocco
Replies: 7
Views: 4573

Re: Old Alfa vs New Scirocco

The Roc wins hands down...although I do like those Alfa headlights :)
by simonf
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: mobile speed trap detectors??
Replies: 6
Views: 2575

Re: mobile speed trap detectors??

http://www.radar-detectors.co.uk/escape_rd300.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; coupled with this http://www.radar-detectors.co.uk/laser_star.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and i would hope that will me no stealth taxes finding there way to yo...
by simonf
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: mobile speed trap detectors??
Replies: 6
Views: 2575

Re: mobile speed trap detectors??

my TomTom picks up all the static camera's, but if the laser star really does what it says on the tin, will be awsome, can't imagine they'd be able to say that it does unless it really does? might see what reviews are around on it, i'll get back to ya :)
by simonf
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing
Replies: 7
Views: 4360

Re: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing

trix wrote:Um you do realise you should have vw assistance cover for 12 months on the car
VW assistance = RAC
:jawdrop: Epic Fail on my behalf lol
by simonf
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing
Replies: 7
Views: 4360

Re: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing

skippy wrote:Good result Simon, was any subsequent damage done by RAC chap by attempting to 'break-in'?
Nope, no damage whatsoever, just left some wd40 all over the side window!!!! and i'd only cleaned it all that day lol
by simonf
Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: mobile speed trap detectors??
Replies: 6
Views: 2575

Re: mobile speed trap detectors??

http://www.road-angel.co.uk/laser_star.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers for that juniorbanks...just found this, love their wording on the description of it lol

has anyone used one of these? could they recommend it?
by simonf
Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: mobile speed trap detectors??
Replies: 6
Views: 2575

mobile speed trap detectors??

Not really sure if putting this post in the right place, but could someone suggest a good and more importantly reliable device for detecting mobile speed traps, like the camera vans or a rozzer stood there holding a gun. Don't want to pay stupid money but don't want one going off every time I go nea...
by simonf
Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing
Replies: 7
Views: 4360

Re: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing

Chungster wrote:just goes to show...never let a woman near the keys of your Roc!

Simples really. ;)
yeah indeed, don't understand why she was trying to get in the boot to move it lol, still she is only just learning lol, maybe a big sign on the door, or some user friendly diagrams might help her ;)
by simonf
Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing
Replies: 7
Views: 4360

Hard to break into...but I guess that's a good thing

well I must say getting into a scirocco is extremely hard...... The story well after months of organising a massive charity event for help 4 heroes this Sunday what could possibly go wrong......... Well, with over 60 anglers traveling from all over the U.K and expecting me approx 100 miles from wher...
by simonf
Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: picked up this morning :)
Replies: 6
Views: 2880

Re: picked up this morning :)

andyd68 wrote:I don't remember seeing the antlers and red nose in the VW accessory catalogue :)
if you look again it's under the xmas accessory pack...you have to believe in father xmas to be able to see it lol ;)
by simonf
Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: picked up this morning :)
Replies: 6
Views: 2880

Re: picked up this morning :)

I switch every 6 or so months, first time i've got the same type of car twice, really like the scirocco's, well apart from the rate they eat front tyres lol
by simonf
Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: picked up this morning :)
Replies: 6
Views: 2880

picked up this morning :)

Old ride

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New ride

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