Hey all,

About to pull the trigger on a V6 FSI, and looking for
1. advice from users her for anything to look out for specific to the V6 or the MY12.5, and
2. advice of VW specialist mechanics who can do a prepurchase inspection east of Melb.


Aside...

Hey,

I am just in the process of buying an '09 Passat R36 wagon, its done 101,000km, 1 owner previously in NZ, was a Jap import, came into the country in 2018. I assume this means is a B6?

I am getting pre-purchase inspection done on it tomorrow, fingers crossed its all OK...

Very low kilometres 18,800 KM bought 10/2014 not even run in has Side steps ,Paddle shift steering wheel twin DVD screens for the kids with USB weather shields headlight and bonnet protectors struts operated bonnet Led lights in grill
floor mats and dash mat RNS510 with phone...

Any recommended mechanic in the vicinity?

Thank you!

Hi all,
Looking for recommendations on VW Mechanics in Tasmania.
Travelling from NEWCASTLE NSW down to Tassie and experienced a few issues. Glow plug warning light flashing and car going into limp mode. Have had NRMA reset code and taking it fairly conservative at moment. The code was...

Hi all,

New to the forum and after some expert advice. My lancer was written off the Sydney storms recently and I'm on the hunt for a replacement family car. Interestingly, an opportunity to get one of these has popped up to pick up on of these for (what i consider) pretty cheap:
...

good day, have searched but not seen any response that could answer the issue I am having.
trying to reset the "service now" spanner sign and following the book instructions seems the oil change has been reset,
but looking on the service screen on the touchscreen it still shows...

Hi everyone,
On the weekend I changed the haldex oil and filter. (07 Passat gen 2 haldex).
I was just wondering what the haldex oil change interval is? The filter clearly states 60k in the book but the oil says it should be done with the inspection service.
I assume the inspection...

Hello, guys, I do not much about VW T4 and would like to ask some basic information.
The vehicles that I am considering (budget) are T4 2.5 petrol models with less than 200000 km.
Is the automatic gearbox reliable and if play up expensive to service?
The Caravelle has the same...

Hi Guys,

Looking at buying a v6 passat wagon, 2011, 110,000km.
the inspection notes the following:
- Front tyres are bald and rear tyres are down to 1mm.
- Radiator support/lock carrier is broken.
- Exhaust pipe is leaking from middle clamp.
- Lambda...

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a small euro hatchback. Initially the 6R was out of my budget, but this little gem came up. The price is unusually low, but the car is still under manufacturers warranty so I'm still undecided.

VW POLO 2014 TSI MANUAL COMFORTLINE | Cars, Vans...

So I'm pretty set on a second hand MK6 GTI. I drove it today and it felt great and I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, but for piece of mind I'd like a professional to check it out as well.


Are the NRMA checks reliable? Or are there better options? Ideally I want to get...

Hi all,

Looking for a suggestion for an honest VW mechanic who has the time and willpower to do a pre-purchase inspection, this Saturday (at around 1/1:30pm), while wife waits patiently. We are purchasing a GTD (hopefully this Sat), from Berwick VW, and want to get it checked out before...

Hi all,

Seems this leak is common on VR6. i have searched for a step by step to remove intake, rocker etc. some say its a huge job (ie removal of the whole front of the car) others say it takes 30 mins.

im confused

has anyone done this? As i want to fix this minor...

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

Has had Opti-Coat on it for a year so that means another 4 years of warranty left on it.

PM me to arrange inspection...