G’day everyone,
My name is Tom.
I have many problems with my VW Passat B7 and some were fixed by solutions found on this awesome community.
My car still feels great to drive but kind of expensive to maintain. I hope it run for maybe another 100,000kms before my next VW.
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Hi,

I thought I'd throw it in here.

Mk 7.5 Wife's car. We really don't eat in the car (maybe a T/A coffee and that's about it).

The steering wheel always feels sticky. I have (and generally will) wiped it down with a damp microfibre cloth. I've also used...

I have noticed an issue with my brakes sometimes when you apply the brakes it feels like the ABS is working and there a grinding feel through the brake peddle it feels like the braked pads are metal on metal. I checked the outside front ones and they are not worn down.

Any ideas on what...

As I understand it, this car first came out in Aus as the Performance Edition 1, with engine code DLBA and the 7 speed dq381. I purchased mine in 2017. I believe the major difference between 2017 and later years outside of Aus is the addition of the GPF starting in 2018. Don’t think GTI in Aus has...

Help! My new 2007 T5 (2.5TDI) has got form with its auto-trans having a major overhaul in 2018 (valve body, t-converter..). It drives really well and feels perfect when stopped in N. When at a standstill in gear however it feels like it wants to go forward or reverse and you have to hold it stationary...

I know there is another thread on this, but didn’t want the feedback lost in the million posts!

Just had a Stage 1 APR tune on Sat done on my 162TSI R line.. holy cow! Now I have the car to match the styling.

I race motorbikes, so any car is kinda slow.. i’m not overwhelmed...

First post to the forum.

Frustrated owner of a 2012 Polo GTI that feels like its falling apart a little more every day.

The entire VW range has kinda merged. Skoda now feels like my old Audi.

Hi,

I took my Octavia 1.4 TSI 7sp DSG in for its service a couple of weeks ago and one of the things they did was listed as Campaign 34H5 - Gearbox Software Update.

I was just wondering if anyone knew the details of that update. The gear changes feel different - less snappy...

Hi guys, I've just got the revised APR stage 2 v2.1 beta tune tonight. I have to admit it is very smooth in D and feels much more aggressive in S. Has anyone else got this tune yet? I'm keen on hearing other people's thoughts.....

Sorry to say that after 4 years and 100,000 KMs that my beloved roc and I are parting company.

Never had an issue and would have kept it but those long doors and small carparks dont mix all that well (hard to get squeeze in for us short fat fellas)

not moving too far away,...

Guys, I have recently (just prior to Christmas) had some H & R lowered coils fitted to my 2010 GTI Golf.
After reading all I could on them I decided they would be my best option, good value for money etc....
They made the look of the car look just amazing, lowered it by approx. 30-35mm,...

We are currently trying to replace the fuel pump in my car but can't figure out how to actually remove the pump. We are following the Haynes book but it simply says remove it. This one feels like it's stuck or clipped in. Any ideas? ...

Have attempted to solder a performance chip in, and now won't start. Even with the factory when i put it back in.

It feels to me like the immobiliser is cutting the engine.

Any ideas?

James

I've had a MkIV GTI since 2003 and just picked up an Audi A3. Love the GTI, but the new A3 is a step up again, especially the Quattro and DSG. After driving manuals for 20 years, it feels strange having an auto, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.