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I’ll definitely get a thread up when there’s a bit of sunshine, 2 blue skips in the one shot
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is it a manual?
I’ll definitely get a thread up when there’s a bit of sunshine, 2 blue skips in the one shot
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8j was the only 2.5 to ever get a manual box which is what I think will make it collectableIt is indeed. The 8J was the last of the 2.5’s to get a manual box
The price of them i dont think will go lower, and for some reason people overlook the manuals when i think thats what makes it desirable.I think at the moment they are getting into that achievable price range for a lot of enthusiasts. I can’t see them getting much cheaper from here and as you say being a manual with that engine could well make them a bit of a modern classic in years to come.
So they managed to complete a basic service but initially forgot to record it requiring another trip to them? Hardly a fantastic experience to be fair.I used Mallusk Agnew for my first minor service on the Golf. I have a service plan.
No complaints with the service, I did notice the interval was not correctly reset but I returned and they corrected it.
My main pain point was that I expected they would update the ErWin system to record that service but I was told they do not use it or even have access to it and only use their in house VMS system.
It surprised me as I assumed all VW retailers would use / have access to ErWin but seems that is not the case following my multiple conversations with VW UK.
Perhaps it was my misunderstanding but to me having it all in ErWin would give both VW and independents (who have access) full visibility of a cars service history.
Anyhow, the work was done and recorded / proof which is the main thing. I’m just a bit OCD when it comes to things like that.
Maybe it’s a good time to ask if the likes of Philips update Erwin? Could always use them for my next service. Bit out of my way but could make it work.
However my do not wash request was adhered to thankfully @davyk31 ..
I’ll definitely get a thread up when there’s a bit of sunshine, 2 blue skips in the one shot
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No they did record it on VMS it was just my expectation they’d also update ErWin but seems not common system they all use.So they managed to complete a basic service but initially forgot to record it requiring another trip to them? Hardly a fantastic experience to be fair.
So...with the recent new purchase, wife maths meant she ended up in the newest car we've ever owned!
Eligible for VW extended warranty/service plan and is due a service in 6 months ish anyway - I'll gladly pay £37 a month for one less car to crawl under
Anyone had any good/bad/indifferent experiences of VW workshops lately?
Happy to travel to any really