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    Van centres not providing quote for work

    Hello all :) , I have a 2020 VW Crafter CR35 MWB Trendline, engine code DAUA, covered ~27K miles from new by me. I have found an oil leak occuring in the area of the cylinder head cover. Due to the charge air cooler being on top of the engine, I can't assess if the oil leak is from injector...
  2. W

    Servicing: Independent or VW

    Hi guys , relatively new to the Vdub scene . Bought a 67 reg 204 bi turbo from a Vw subsidiary in October, already had the egr cooler replaced but now worry she’s drinking to much oil . Should I go to an Independent specialist or Main VW dealer for tests ? I’m based near North Birmingham...
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    Problems with retro-fitted power tailgate

    I taken the van to a dealer to have the tailgate converted to power operation, but it only works some of the time, I been back to them three time and failed to sort this problem out, they say that it works ok with them, they changed the control panel and fitted different brackets to where the...
  4. C

    VW supplied ply floor

    Hi. Hopefully an easy question to answer. I’ve just purchased a 6.1 and it was already ply lined by VW. Does anyone know how VW apply the floor ply and will it be a bugger to lift up? Many thanks
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    New T6 back in garage immediately after purchase, VW unhelpful

    Hi all - quickly sharing my story here hoping for some insights from people more in the know while I ponder what my next steps need to be (and also to help clear my head). I purchased a T6.1 direct from a dealer via the approved used program at the end of last week. No owners, ex-demonstrator...
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    Are all main dealers full of S*!T?

    Recently had a MOT and service as the first part of my two year extended warranty for my T6 18 plate. Before it went in it was having the stability control, ABS and tyre pressures come on intermittently but wasn't there for the MOT and wasn't there a month beforehand. Anyway, it passed and was...
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    T6 Transporter Vanilla - CaroleNash Insured Last Year - this year they have declined

    Had my t6 for year now, had it insured with CaroleNash when i purchased the vehicle. No probelms. Needed European Cover as drive it to France a few times a year. Renewal came round and the price had gone up a bit ( To be expected i guess ) to £590 This is a totally vanilla unmodified T6...
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    First service - Main dealer or Indie?

    Some advice and thoughts needed please. My T32 LWB Kombi is coming up to one year old. I bought it new from Heritage in Bristol and was massively underwhelmed by the buying experience with them. I have since heard lots of negatives about their aftercare and service. Should I stick with a main...
  9. Deviant Tubs

    VW Stealership - New Top Mounts at 17K miles!!

    OK so here's the short of it - T6.1 DSG 22 plate. 17k miles. Koni Shocks and Evoteck Springs added c/o CRS when van had less than 100 miles on the clock. Lowered 50mm. Running 19 inch Brocks on 245/45/19 Uniroyals. Been very happy with the ride etc. Developed a bit of a clunk/snap/crackle and...
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    Is my engine f***ed after garage forgot to put oil in after major service and oil leak repair on a service plan and driven 97 miles no oil

    Please help ! I have had my 2019 4 motion Komi automatic since new 44k on the clock and converted by Expolria into a day day van lowered,insulated, leisure battery etc cost 70k in total I am on a service plan and mot with Vw Just had a mot annd major service and they picked up an oil leak and...
  11. W

    T6.1 Spare key/fob replacement info

    Hi, This is just for information as there seem to be quite a few threads asking the same questions about getting spare key/fobs for T6. The following relates to T6.1 from 22 onwards. I don't know if it relates to older vehicles but if you let me know I'll update the post. To get a new (spare)...
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    Are Main Dealers Trying It on?

    Evening all, Took the van in to VW for it’s test today (passed no issues ) but several things were brought up on a complimentary vehicle health check that just didn’t seem right when I questioned them on the service desk! Are the dealers trying it on with me and looking for easy money? List...
  13. Banjodinky

    How not to fit your bike rack

    Took the bike rack off . Apparently the dealers had problems fitting it lol… cost yhem a pair of lights
  14. DMXDAVE

    T6.1 Door Control Unit Defective - ongoing two years

    Has anyone else had a problem with their Door Control Unit Defective. I'have had this on and off for the past two years. The Birmingham Van Centre replace this under warranty 21/12/2023 and then 12 days later I get the same message and error. It has just fallen out of the 3 year warranty so they...
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    Group 1VW Van Centre - Main Dealer

    Hi All Does anyone have any positive views on the captioned?? I booked my T6 in to have front parking sensors installed only to be told when I took the vehicle in that they do not retrofit!!!! So I am now exploring getting the kit from Poland which has the new module required and getting it...
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    £99 diagnostic fee

    Got the van in for service,soon. Asked them to look at an intermittent problem,with my side door not unlocking.Was quoted £99 diagnostic fee..in case its not covered by warranty. So,what happens if the door unlocks?
  17. Pedro20001

    VW dealers make me laugh

    Hi all, just got my van back from the dealers after my second, free service and apparently I need , urgently new wipers. Wouldn't mind but I replaced them 2 weeks ago with Bosch ones. Also they did me a huge favour by not charging me extra for the service as they said I should have only had an...
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    Main dealers service

    Help Just had a service done on a service plan, as always I expected the “breaks are 60% worn” every single visit there 60% ( had new pads and discs, 16 months ago) it’s the Cambelt I’m concerned with! I had it done with this main dealer a few years ago, it’s not logged in the service manual...
  19. Sparkyis

    Dodgy VW dealer fixes

    So….. in the quest for silence after having great success replacing rear arb bushes, shocks and updated spring seats, I decided after watching autodoc videos on YouTube that I would replace the drop links and front arb bushes too because now that the rear is quiet I became aware of them...
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    Large MPH display via dealer

    I know there are numerous posts on this but just looking for a very simple unequivocal explanation of how it can be done at a main dealers if indeed one exists. I have read posts where it is stated they won’t entertain changing the settings which if that be the case the following is irrelevant...
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