MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: toplad on March 21, 2015, 07:41:44 pm

Title: New Owner...Collecting my GTi Project Weds
Post by: toplad on March 21, 2015, 07:41:44 pm

Hi all

This is my first post on this forum, probably of many. So I thought I would introduce myself.

I am Adam and will be collecting my Black Gti this week, its an 05 plate with 81k, it's by no means a minter and needs a few bits sorting,

The current list is,

Service and check over
Probably brakes
Wing mirror cover and indicator(searched for info already)
Painting of arches, bumper a few other bits. (could do with your recommendations for Leeds/west Yorkshire sprayers )
Alloy re- furb (DIY, pics to follow)
Interior arm rest a bit worn and will also need a light switch selector
Remap on the card and a few nice mods

Sure there will be more along the way

Any advice on parts or services grateful received

Cheers

 

Title: Re: New Owner...Collecting my GTi Project Weds
Post by: PT82 on March 21, 2015, 09:07:26 pm

If you are doing the arches because of rust then it's worth contacting your local VW dealer. These are being sorted free of charge in most cases. Do a search on here, plenty of info.

Title: Re: New Owner...Collecting my GTi Project Weds
Post by: toplad on March 22, 2015, 07:10:15 pm

Cheers PT info.  :congrats:

The car has patchy service history at best and warranty, does that make any difference?

Title: Re: New Owner...Collecting my GTi Project Weds
Post by: PT82 on March 22, 2015, 07:51:32 pm

Hasn't made a difference for some owners. Depends on the dealer but do your research before going so you have ammo if they mess you about  :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48873.0.html

Title: Re: New Owner...Collecting my GTi Project Weds
Post by: Phil_H on March 22, 2015, 09:28:32 pm

Mine's having new wings as we speak...all Free of Charge + Courtesy Car.

No VW History....no extra warranty.

Hope that helps :)