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by Archie Bishop
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen Taigo chat
Topic: Disconnect lane assist/keep ACC
Replies: 5
Views: 11933

Re: Disconnect lane assist/keep ACC

If however, you have the misfortune to have a serious accident - and as a result, your vehicle is electronically examined which may show that 'lane assist' has been deliberately switched off - then your insurance company may 'void' your cover - because no doubt VW would deem 'lane Assist' is fitted ...
by Archie Bishop
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen Taigo chat
Topic: Spare wheel / tyre
Replies: 2
Views: 5439

Spare wheel / tyre

Hello In my recent post (twelve months of Taigo ownership) there was one issue which was not mentioned – but is the cause of some concern My car came without a spare wheel / tyre (yes, I am aware that the spare wheel / tyre are regarded as an ‘extra.) I am also aware that there is an emergency repai...
by Archie Bishop
Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen Taigo chat
Topic: Twelve months of ownership
Replies: 2
Views: 4108

Twelve months of ownership

Taigo R Line 1.0 TSi 1.1 OK…. Taigo R Line 1.0 Tsi… Striking white with glossy black roof (impressed by both) Extras- Misano 18 inch black alloy wheels (please note that I did not order (nor pay for) ANY extras – the car was a cancelled order – much to the financial loss of the poor chap who forfeit...
by Archie Bishop
Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Windscreen Wipers
Replies: 11
Views: 28129

Re: Windscreen Wipers

Hi Eddie.....

Something you will not regret


Regards

Jeff
by Archie Bishop
Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Windscreen Wipers
Replies: 11
Views: 28129

Windscreen Wipers

Over the last twelve years I have owned several Golf Gti's and Siroccos....Oddly, I encountered problems with the factory fit wipers (of each) - A search of the appropriate Forum(s) suggested that I was certainly not alone with the problem ! My Taigo is also afflicted with poor performance (judderin...
by Archie Bishop
Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen Taigo chat
Topic: Winter Tyres (part t)wo
Replies: 1
Views: 3413

Winter Tyres (part t)wo

Winter Tyres (Part two) Well, I suppose it’s my turn to commit pen to paper (non - literal term) to boost the number of posts on our cherished site (as recently instructed by IOWeddie) My previous post was about the purchase and fitment of winter tyres – now truly purchased and fitted. The car I bou...
by Archie Bishop
Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:16 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen Taigo chat
Topic: Winter Tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 3802

Winter Tyres

Hello I work in London – and Oxford – but I live in the North East (where our weather is variable to say the least.) As winter nears, I am (as with each winter) considering fitting winter tyres – not always necessary for the hundreds of Taigo Forum Members living on the Isle of Wight !) - nor even L...
by Archie Bishop
Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Best not to read this !
Replies: 1
Views: 7593

Best not to read this !

My previous Forum was the Golf Gti forum - which I still read - it gives updates upon the VW programme for similar cars - and the various issues which may affect a number of vehicles. Yesterday's forum mentioned - and alluded to the factory fitment of the IQ Matrix LED Headlights - which many of us ...
by Archie Bishop
Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Best not to read this !
Replies: 0
Views: 13831

Best not to read this !

My previous Forum was the Golf Gti forum - which I still read - it gives updates upon the VW programme for similar cars - and the various issues which may affect a number of vehicles. Yesterday's forum mentioned - and alluded to the factory fitment of the IQ Matrix LED Headlights - which many of us ...
by Archie Bishop
Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Contentious Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 38613

Re: Contentious Issues / Update

With regard to the post on the air con issue - the following has been added to the Golf Gti Forum - my previous forum: Anyone else seen this? Apparently the standard Golf GTI MK8 in the US will feature two proper physical knobs as part of the infotainment system. 3:54 mins here: https://www.youtube....