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by colin d
Fri Sep 12, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 3.2 V6 Wagon - Anybody have a review?...
Replies: 6
Views: 1508

Re: 3.2 V6 Wagon - Anybody have a review?...

I had to buy mine from a dealer. Paid top money as well. Traded in my B5.5 against it. Finding a good one is a long process. See a few advertised but high mileage. So gave those a miss. Went to see a couple , but were not quite right. Had to travel 135 miles to get the one I have. (3 visits.) First ...
by colin d
Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 3.2 V6 Wagon - Anybody have a review?...
Replies: 6
Views: 1508

Re: 3.2 V6 Wagon - Anybody have a review?...

I have one. Not had any trouble so far. Only had it since January. Mine is an 07 plate SEL, with a lot of factory fit options. Really liking it. Tax is expensive though, £266 odd for 6 months :shock: Love the power from the engine, surprises a lot of other cars. Have a look at common B6 problems . ...
by colin d
Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Boot rust issue VW aware!!
Replies: 620
Views: 120418

Re: Boot rust issue VW aware!!

Anyone used Wayside VW for claiming on the rust issue?
by colin d
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Anybody know which Nokia phone fits this?
Replies: 22
Views: 2555

Re: Anybody know which Nokia phone fits this?

Can you get cradles for other phones ?
I:E Samsungs.
by colin d
Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What colour to paint these wheels ?
Replies: 20
Views: 2792

Re: What colour to paint these wheels ?

If paint shop can do it?
Body colour centres/spokes & white or silver rims.
Just an idea.
by colin d
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What's My Dipstick Telling Me?
Replies: 39
Views: 7809

Re: What's My Dipstick Telling Me?

Had the same dipstick & tube in mine.
52 plate 2.0 petrol. 20 valve. 130 bhp.
Found it hard to read.
by colin d
Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 188795

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Went to Bristol in my B5.5. (pouring down all the way).
Part exchanged it, & drove back in a nice 2007 B6 V6 4motion.
Slightly better weather on way home.
by colin d
Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you receive ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3141

Re: What did you receive ?

Super car driving experience voucher.
Nice choice of cars.
by colin d
Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

Re: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?

I've just bought one at the end of November. I had a look around for specific problems, but couldn't find anything that was specific to this model, just stuff that applied to all B6's My advice, find one with full service history and establish whether it's had 4Motion services & DSG service. I'...
by colin d
Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

Re: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?

Tried the search.
But not helping me much? Might be me, doing wrong search?
I have read about parking brake problems.
Not seen anything else, that may help.
Thanks for you reply though :D
by colin d
Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

Re: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?

No one on here had one?
Was hoping someone could point out, what problems to look for.
Looked at 2 so far. Both nice but had niggles.
Might just be me being fussy though?
by colin d
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

Buying advice? 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion?

I want a 3.2 V6 dsg 4motion.
Would like to know if there is anything in particular, too look out for?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
by colin d
Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 188795

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Today I swore at my car a lot.
Got home & 10 minutes later, my wife said " your car lights are flashing".
Alarm going off but no sound. Had a look & soaked rear carpets.
Thought I had sorted water ingress. Disconnected battery for now.
Will have to dry it out in morning.
by colin d
Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:23 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Name the 1st car you driven
Replies: 43
Views: 5280

Re: Name the 1st car you driven

Learnt to drive in a six wheel tipper lorry at 14. On Saturdays at work with my dad.
The first car I drove, was my dads Jag 4.2 XJ6, again at 14.
Was well into bikes until I was 21. Driving lessons in a Metro & my first car,
was an Austin 1100 estate. Followed by a Polski Fiat 125p.
by colin d
Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Is there a B6 buying guide?
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Is there a B6 buying guide?

Tried a search. No go.
So is there a B6 buying guide?
Spotted a nice looking B6 wagon, 3.2 v6, dsg for sale.
Would like to know what to check for, common fault wise.
Any help much appreciated.
by colin d
Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie Stevenage
Replies: 2
Views: 245

Re: Newbie Stevenage

I'm just down the road in W.G.C.
by colin d
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.
Replies: 333
Views: 142000

Re: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.

Dan12 wrote:Any easy way of getting the little silver clips off the cable? Cant get the damn things off!
Which cable?
If you mean the big rubber block cable? pull up & back (towards engine).
The clip should pop off the lip. Hope this helps?
by colin d
Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.
Replies: 333
Views: 142000

Re: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.

Saw a trail of water after I went round the corner into work car park. Took battery cover off & saw a fair bit of water. Just come in from clearing drains. Took the one under battery tray out, & cut the bottom off, leaving just the ring. Tried to get the one under brake servo out, & it p...
by colin d
Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Recommend me a buget tyre ???
Replies: 21
Views: 3360

Re: Recommend me a buget tyre ???

Have a look at Hankook tyres. Reasonably priced.
Got mine from Camskill.
by colin d
Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 188795

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Bought some new number plates Saturday.
Fitted them sunday morning.
And today had the a/c regassed, bliss.
by colin d
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Funny complaint worth a listen.
Replies: 0
Views: 658

Funny complaint worth a listen.

Found this on you tube earlier.
Well funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYsTw3PQKYA
by colin d
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: How did you spend your sunny weekend ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1428

Re: How did you spend your sunny weekend ?

Worked Saturday & sunday.
by colin d
Fri May 17, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Murray's Direct
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

Re: Murray's Direct

if they are based in Hatfield Hertfordshire? I have used them for parts.
Went into the shop, not a web order. As they are only a couple of miles from me.
Very good on prices.
by colin d
Sat May 11, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Insurance time again ?
Replies: 38
Views: 4025

Re: Insurance time again ?

Just insured mine with Adrian Flux, through compare the market.
Was cheaper than last insurers by £30.
Paid on my card, received card bill today.
Payment was to HIC.
Was getting quotes online from £250 to over £900.