The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

DaveyDave wrote: »

If they want your car they'll get it one way or the other, keyless or not.

Completely agree. If they have eyes on your car, they're going to have a go at it, keyless or not.

It's a great cop out excuse for the salesman in fairness, who forgot to spec keyless on the demo R.

Muppet Man wrote: »

Assuming annual servicing, and 20,000 km's per year, what do I require on my third service for my Golf 7R. Either of the links below seem to suggest brake fluid and haldex oil for the third service, as well as Oil and Filter. Anything else? I'm only asking because the last time I rang Joe Duffy VW for a service, the receptionist asked me "what did I need done...?" which kind of threw me a bit. I thought they would know that themselves :rolleyes:

The closest service interval to your usage is the 15k/ 12 month interval in that case.

What mileage is on the car? As if you are doing in excess of 15k kms a year, mileage dictates more than the time interval or age of car.

Oil change and inspection is due every 15k/ 12 months
Pollen filter every 30k/ 24 months
The first brake fluid is due at 36 months then every 24 months, mileage regardless.
Spark plugs every 60k kms or 48 months
Air filter every 90k kms or 48 months
Haldex oil service is due every 45k kms and DSG box service due every 60k kms.

They refer to the rest of the country as County Notdublin

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Haldex oil service is due every 45k kms and DSG box service due every 60k kms.

I wouldn't be letting a haldex go 45k without inspection.

The previous generation haldex cars had a filter that needed to be changed every other oil service. Vw in their wisdom have done away with the filter and replaced it with a gauze (VW/Audi don't have a great history of mixing oil filtration and gauzes lol)

Here is a pic of the gauze on mine after 38k this was it's second haldex oil change





All clean


To be honest for me (i do hefty-ish mileage) the haldex oil change and inspection is now a yearly service item. The good thing is it's actually cheaper to remove clean and change the oil on the new set up than it was for an oil and filter change on old set up.

TFB might clear it up but as far as i know VW aren't acknowledging that the gauze set up isn't the best and i've only heard of one dealer removing the pump to clean the gauze - most just drain and refill. Several reports on the UK forums of haldex failures due to oil starvation.

If it was my car i'd be bringing it to a reputable indy, John Mills in maynooth isn't a million miles away from you and is an R owner himself.

Daltons in Portlaoise.

Killinator wrote: »

Thanks, Was aware of Dalton's and how good they are.
Its still an hour drive for me so was looking for somewhere a bit closer to Carlow/Tullow town

I'm going to them tomorrow to get some work done and I'm an hour away too, sometimes it's worth travelling.

If you are just talking about basic servicing, like oil changes, brake pads etc, any competent independent mechanic should be able to do it. Stuff like above, Haldex pumps, DSG oil changes etc. I'd be going to Daltons for the likes of that stuff

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

The closest service interval to your usage is the 15k/ 12 month interval in that case.

What mileage is on the car? As if you are doing in excess of 15k kms a year, mileage dictates more than the time interval or age of car.

Oil change and inspection is due every 15k/ 12 months
Pollen filter every 30k/ 24 months
The first brake fluid is due at 36 months then every 24 months, mileage regardless.
Spark plugs every 60k kms or 48 months
Air filter every 90k kms or 48 months
Haldex oil service is due every 45k kms and DSG box service due every 60k kms.

Sorry, I was a bit brain dead today. You’re right of course in terms of the intervals. I have been servicing every 15k km. I forgot I did 30k in the first year with two services. 15k last year and 15k this year, so 4th service with 60k.

Looking back at the service book and invoices, no Haldex was done at 45k (maybe it was checked, not sure). So it looks like brake fluid, spark plugs, haldex, and DSG all should be done at this point now (60k).

I better get the lube ready... this ones gonna hurt

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

That'll be a bit spicy at a main dealer but to be fair, it's probably not going to be mega cheap to get all that stuff in one go anywhere.

You'd be better off opting for what VW call an "ultimate service" as your car is basically out of warranty, that gets you an oil and filter change, engine air filter, pollen filter and spark plugs for €295, it's usually only for cars outside of warranty but yours will be out very soon being 171. As an oil change and plugs alone under the menu prices is going to work out around €310 depending on your dealers labour rate.

Brake fluid change is €49, Haldex should be €199 and DSG service €299 at a main dealer.

Then dont you know at 60k you're going to need brake pads or tyres or a few suspension bits :pac:

jaysis It’s a 162, so out of warranty now. Would prefer to get it done right anyway, as I’m planning to hold on to her for a few years yet. Just curious - would daltons be any better for this sort of thing, as I was planning on heading there for some ‘other’ work as well in the very near future.

I see a good few making the trek to Dalton's for this sort of work. Is there much cost benefit?

DaveyDave wrote: »

I see a good few making the trek to Dalton's for this sort of work. Is there much cost benefit?

Similarly to others I don't go for cost benefit, but it was 170 vs about 300 main dealer for my DSG service a few years back. That was all it was in for but he ended up noticing a CV boot had a tiny leak & he patched it up as a short term fix & said I'd need to book it in soon for a proper fix. A main dealer wouldn't touch it unless they were getting paid, it's always good to have a proper old school mechanic look at the car.

Theres a nice lookin GTI in Joe Duffy Swords, 2017 for 32k, half considering it my head but Im in a GTD currently doing about 30,000km a year, extra cost of fuel seems scary

DSG, Brescia wheels, white, cloth seats, low enough mileage, nice combination.

I'm not seeing too many PP models around? I thought they were the more popular option? I also see a lot of manuals

Guys I'm in a bit of a dilemma,hope it's ok to look for a bit of advice here. Currently driving Leon 184 FR. I had intended on changing it for another one as I really like the car but realistically the new ones aren't going to be arriving into the country until 2021. I priced a new Cupra but I think it's working out a little expensive even though it would be savage and there are no demos available around the place. When are the new GTIs supposed to be arriving? Should I keep an eye out for good second hand ones? Anyone in the same boat?