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by blackertracker
Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: TERRIBLE VOLKSWAGEN UK SERVICE! AVOID.
Replies: 23
Views: 14378

Re: TERRIBLE VOLKSWAGEN UK SERVICE! AVOID.

I'd take them to court now. In UK consumer law you have 6 years to claim for goods that are not of satisfactory quality, which I would say this clearly is.

Note that BMW have now finally issued a recall on their faulty N47 engine timing chains & tensioners. It's high time VW followed suit.
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Newbie ordering a 6C Gti - hopefully
Replies: 22
Views: 3484

Re: Newbie ordering a 6C Gti - hopefully

The issue for me is that the 7 speed dry clutch DSG has had too many reliability problems which are well documented. VW have had to issue an extended warranty in some countries due to the backlash over it. If it was proven reliable and they changed the software so you had more control over it (e.g. ...
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Composition media or Navigation
Replies: 14
Views: 2564

Re: Composition media or Navigation

I think there's already a mic fitted for the standard Bluetooth phone preparation. So it probably is just a software update.
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 874058

Re: New GTI

Even though my build date has been confirmed I'm skeptical it won't get delayed. Found out yesterday that a friend has been waiting 8 months now for a 1.2TSI SEL! His build date kept getting pushed back. Sorry to highjack this thread but, when did your friend order the 1.2TSI SEL? Also is it a 5 do...
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Sat Nav Upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 5208

Re: Sat Nav Upgrade

I think it's the Kenwood GVN-MIB1 navigation unit they are offering. It's not just software.
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/ca ... /GVN-MIB1/

Pointless if you already have the VW Discover Navigation headunit fitted.
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Sat Nav Upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 5208

Re: Sat Nav Upgrade

What do you get for the upgrade? A new 6.5" Discover Navigation (MIB-II) headunit? They are a £700 factory fitted option.
by blackertracker
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 874058

Re: New GTI

I thought with the Sport pack you can customise the settings too?
So for example you can have firm steering, sharp throttle, but comfort suspension if you want?
by blackertracker
Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Composition media or Navigation
Replies: 14
Views: 2564

Re: Composition media or Navigation

Anyone got an idea? The dealers don't know looking on the website it doesn't go into much detail, but if anyone on here has first hand experience of them? http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/entertainment-systems/composition-media http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/navigation-and-entertainme...
by blackertracker
Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 874058

Re: New GTI

Out of curiosity I just called VW customer services to get a confirmation of the Emden Port problems. They confirmed that there had been problems and some ships were damaged in bad weather reducing capacity. Customer services seem to be able to give greater accuracy than the retailers to where cars...
by blackertracker
Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Appconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 1901

Re: Appconnect

Yes I think you're right and most apps won't be useful. I'm just interested in Apple CarPlay compatibility which might be nice to use and an easier way to interact with some iPhone features on the move.
by blackertracker
Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 874058

Re: New GTI

There's been a price rise today. 5 door Polo GTI has gone up by £50. Some options are slightly dearer too e.g. sunroof has increased by £5.
by blackertracker
Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Light and and sight pack or convenience pack?
Replies: 14
Views: 17378

Re: Light and and sight pack or convenience pack?

The 1.2TSI 110 engine has indeed now been dropped and replaced with the 1.0TSI 110.
by blackertracker
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 874058

Re: New GTI

Even though my build date has been confirmed I'm skeptical it won't get delayed.
Found out yesterday that a friend has been waiting 8 months now for a 1.2TSI SEL! His build date kept getting pushed back.
by blackertracker
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Appconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 1901

Re: Appconnect

I asked them again if it will be a dealer software update & they said they don't know at present :roll:
VW announced this ages ago at CES so they really should know the details by now...
by blackertracker
Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Appconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 1901

Re: Appconnect

VW UK have got back to me but with no new information. They said it's a new feature that they have very limited details on at present. I do know that it runs on the new MIB-II headunit that the 6C Polo has. So theoretically App Connect should be able to be a software update added by a dealer, as pre...