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2011 GTI, 55,000 km I noticed a rust spot on the panel under the driver's door. I took it to an autonomy shop that I trust and the guy said that he could feel bubbling under the paint along that panel that was not yet rusting. He said that it was a factory application issue and that I should...

So, guys, where to go? Most of you seem to be in the suburbs. I live downtown. I travelled to Motorfabrik because they were worth it. I've been to Independent Tuning once. I like them but way too expensive. Let's post up some good general mechanic shops that do VWs. In particular if there...

The best deal you're going to get on the best readily available oil for our cars. 40% off if you can still find it.

Starting Friday Sept 19, Mobil ! will be 30% off at Canadian Tire. I always stock up on 5 litres every time it goes on sale. If you read BITOG this is the best oil for our cars...better than Motul and some of the other more expensive oils.

30% off. This (according to the guys on BITOG) is likely the best oil for our GTIs. Certainly better than Motul and the other boutique oils. I buy 5 litres and take it to my dealer and only pay them labour.

Just checked these guys out today for a small install of an accessory. It's not a huge space like Independent Tuning. But I think these guys have a lot of experience with VAG products. And they certainly were nice and easy to deal with. It was like walking into a family shop. Given what has...

Motorfabrik in North York has now got their crushed walnut cleaner. They are offering the full cleaning (with new gaskets, etc) for $435. They have a draw right now for a free cleaning if you want to enter...

Has anyone tried this app?

I know it's been discussed before but allow me.... 2011 GTi with 27k km (I'm a weekend driver only). Canadian warranty: bumper to bumper for 4 years, power train 5 years. This Sept I am at 4 years. Extended warranty to 8 years, 80,000km (which would be about right for me) is MSRP: $2400 for 5...

This has been mentioned elsewhere but I thought I would give it a separate thread. I have never been to Motorfabrik but they are getting some attention on Red Flag Deals. They have a promotion for the DSG service of $225 with all OEM fluid and filter. That's an incredible deal...

What do you think? Anyone using DOT 5 brake fluid, which is virtually 100% silicone, to treat the rubber door trim? I've been using IZ Gummi Pfledge but thought I might make the switch. I can't find much on it anywhere but it seems to me that it should be fine.

30% off at Canadian Tire starting this Friday. To me, it's still the best deal in motor oil.

Anyone heard when this may be coming after the K04 update? I can't get an answer in that thread.

My 2011 GTI just hit 3 years old in September. Along the way I've done a few minor 'mods'. My focus has been on driveability with a bit of fun. For driving experience: ....drove it off the lot to a tire dealer and upgraded the rubber at the time of delivery ...lightweight Enkei Fujin wheels...

Anyone have pictures, a DIY or any advice on how to remove the leather from the driver's seat back? I find the lumbar support not adequate and I would like to add some padding there. I need advice on how to remove the seat back upholstery (leather seats) so I can insert some stuff in there. thanks

Quick question (my first time using opti-coat): I only want to apply it to the leading couple inches of my hood. I plan to tape off that section and apply the opti-coat. Will there be a visible line after the application? Since it very thin and simply applies a shine I wonder if I can just put...

It's 40% off this week. It can be difficult to be sure the way their website works but it looks like the good stuff is on sale for $7.29 a litre this week. Thats $5 off per litre!

Over the past year I've had a problem with bluetooth dialing on my iPhone 5. A few months ago it would not recognize a voice command for one person in my address book. Now it does recognize that person but it won't recognize the voice command for another person. No matter how I say the name it...

Hi Guys I just bought four new Enkei Fujins. I picked them up at the shop and brought them home to Opti-Coat them before installation. I noticed that two of them have scratches. The other two are perfect. The shop says that '99% of new wheels have blemishes' and that if I weren't finishing...

Just arrived yesterday. It took 12 weeks because they were behind schedule from Japan. I ordered them at Simply Tire and I must say, you can't get better customer service than from Allen. He home delivered them to me last night! I wanted to get them coated with Opti-Coat 2.0 before install and...