MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: prp74 on September 29, 2012, 06:31:20 pm

Title: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2012, 06:31:20 pm
Hi guys,

Just picked up a 2006 graphite blue GTi - loved the drive home. It's a nice spec with leathers, xenons, sat and pdc. It's got 73k on the clock but drives fantastic.

Just wanted to thank members who helped with my sat nav queries...

Just some other issues that I have;

The cam was done at 57k, when is the next when due?
A lot of people have mentioned castrol edge for the oil - is that the case.
The drivers side wing mirror needs new casing - any recommendation on where to buy and have it painted?

Thanks
Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: MC71 on September 29, 2012, 08:14:52 pm

Did your car not have a full service when you bought it, including Oil change? If not I would recommend a major service and ask for Castrol Edge 5W 30 or supply your own which will save you some money. Is your car a DSG? If so, see if its needs a DSG Oil change and you may need a Brake fluid change. Check out VW service schedule.....

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing

Hope that helps.

And go to "New Members Intro", say hello and post some pics of your new toy.

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Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: MC71 on September 29, 2012, 08:19:12 pm
And drivers side wing mirror cover painted to the colour of your choice, eBay....


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-PASSAT-EOS-JETTA-PRE-PAINTED-WING-MIRROR-COVER-DRIVERS-SIDE-O-S-RIGHT-/230838942014?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bf12b93e#ht_1254wt_922

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Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: scopes on September 29, 2012, 09:00:47 pm
The drivers side wing mirror needs new casing - any recommendation on where to buy and have it painted?

Welcome along !

Try putting an add in the wanted section, as someone may have one lying about  :happy2:
Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2012, 10:19:55 pm
Thanks for the replies guys, the car is manual and the last service was 5000 miles ago. Just wanted to stock up with oil as I read it does drink a bit.

Thanks for links...

Will try and get some pics up soon.
Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: scopes on September 29, 2012, 10:29:59 pm
Eurocarparts is handy, i have a discount code somewhere  :happy2:
Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: scopes on September 29, 2012, 10:34:29 pm
"TEST31" But it ends tomorrow  :driver:

31% off 

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Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2012, 10:42:50 pm
Nice one mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2012, 10:57:35 pm
Just ordered from eurocarparts - saved £11 plus free delivery. Thanks!
Title: Re: New Member - hello & Q's
Post by: scopes on September 29, 2012, 11:35:10 pm
 :happy2:

Happy days... Only to glad to help!