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- 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
- 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...
- 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??
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 lolChungster wrote:Another vote for keeping women AWAY from your pride and joy. Dozy bint!
- 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...
- 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 

- 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??
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 

- 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...
- 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 

- 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

- 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
Nope, no damage whatsoever, just left some wd40 all over the side window!!!! and i'd only cleaned it all that day lolskippy wrote:Good result Simon, was any subsequent damage done by RAC chap by attempting to 'break-in'?
- 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?
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?
- 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...
- 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
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 herChungster wrote:just goes to show...never let a woman near the keys of your Roc!
Simples really.

- 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...
- Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:28 am
- Forum: The Showroom
- Topic: picked up this morning :)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2880
Re: picked up this morning :)
if you look again it's under the xmas accessory pack...you have to believe in father xmas to be able to see it lolandyd68 wrote:I don't remember seeing the antlers and red nose in the VW accessory catalogue

- 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
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Showroom
- Topic: picked up this morning :)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2880