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Thanks for teh replies.. @dubber36 > fair point re costs and DVLA.. i guess i was just hoping that there could be an affordablish option to convert, as i like the idea to keep teh car for many years to come.. @Gazwould, this is the problem.. dont want to see but looks like that might be the option.....

Hello, apologies if this topic has already been covered... I have a 2004 2.5 v6 TDI.. i bought the car just before all the issues and new regulation started to come in re diesels and omissions.. I currently live in London, where it is going to become more and more difficult to use my car.. Its a mas...

Hi, Thanks for the replies.

good idea to start with good garage scheme, ill check that out -

However - in the mean time if anyone could still recommend someone they have used and trusted that would be great,,

Thanks,

Andrew

Hello, I have recently purchased a Passat estate 2004 2.5 V6 TDI, and the display on the dash says it is due for a service in 200 miles... Does anybody out there know of any good garages in east London? I am based in Stoke Newington, so anywhere close to me would be great.. any help would be most ap...

Hello, I have recently purchased a Passat estate 2004 2.5 V6 TDI, and the display on the dash says it is due for a service in 200 miles... Does anybody out there know of any good garages in east London? I am based in Stoke Newington, so anywhere close to me would be great.. any help would be most ap...

steviemac wrote:Should have bought a Volvo!

ha - wow - thats amazing!!! and they probably weight 1.5 ton too..

Hello, I would be more inclined to fit a roof box and fill it with camping stuff...... Thanks desertstorm. A friend of mine back in new Zealand [where i am original from] had the roof tent on his 4x4, and agree, you did have to climb up to get in, but what was great is that you could pull up anywher...

Ahh, that sounds good.. Thanks for checking those details. now is that 100kg combined total, or is that 100kg per roof rail, i.e 200kg in total? I guess it would also depend the dispersement of weight? Top Gear episode: https://youtu.be/E7kEJ-pHkWA?t=287 Thats amazing - haven't seen that. Do you thi...

Hi ct.p

Thanks for the quick reply..

i thought that may be the case, but was hoping that they may be stronger.

do you know of any official documents that would should the weight they can take?

Thanks again,

Hello, I am new to UK passats, and have just recently bought a 2004 2.5 V6 Tdi estate. Its a great car and really enjoying it for family trips. i am looking to go on some long road trips holidays over the summer and have come across these electric pop up roof tents here is a link to a picture of one...