VAG Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:14:45 +0000 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:14:45 +0000 BMWLand https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?forums/vag.48/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:05:05 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/cupra-born-v2-ownership-diary-technically-a-vag-car.5736/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/cupra-born-v2-ownership-diary-technically-a-vag-car.5736/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 The two year EV experiment was a successful one, so much so that Mrs W decided to buy the next one outright. Bonus for my wallet!
After speaking to a few dealers we whittled the competition down to a Born, and it needed to be in V2 spec to get the heated seats. Weirdly the lower spec version comes with a heated steering wheel but no heated seats, odd. The main dealer in Stoke had a...

CUPRA Born V2 ownership diary (Technically a VAG car)]]> 5 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:37:41 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-a5.4928/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-a5.4928/ invalid@example.com (snrbrtsn) snrbrtsn Primarily as it’s common for us all to move marque & one feels less stupid

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I’ll say it’s elegant and purposeful, as opposed to jaw dropping.
4 years ago, I found myself in a new lease car, during those 4 years, the reality kicked home, that I drive so few miles these days, so the “wife & I” came to a (she) biased agreement that we shall try living with one car,...

The A5]]> 10 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:08:09 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/audi-a1-drive-shaft-play.4981/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/audi-a1-drive-shaft-play.4981/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
Mrs W has a 2021 A1, it’s a 1.0tfsi manual.
She has been reporting a “noise” for a few months now, I’ve really struggled to pin it down to anything at all. A low speed “chobble” noise, usually on deceleration with no braking. Not all the time, only noticeable at low speeds.
I’ve had the car on the jack tonight, no issues obvious with the springs, shocks, brakes, backing plates, trim etc. I even emptied the boot and took it out again, hardly any noise.
However, both drive...

Audi A1 drive shaft play?]]> 3 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:07:27 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-audi-for-mrs-w.3961/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-audi-for-mrs-w.3961/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 We saw that Audi were doing some deals on new A1s, so did some research (my favourite past time apparently) and spoke to the dealer on Saturday.
After some really annoying salesperson cock ups, they quoted finance on the wrong car and then wondered why...

New Audi for Mrs W.]]> 110 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:18:02 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/out-with-old-waiting-for-the-new.4759/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/out-with-old-waiting-for-the-new.4759/ invalid@example.com (snrbrtsn) snrbrtsn Steel should be coming off the roll soon


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A5 S line, 40Tsfi Comfort & Sound pack, Towbar, Flat bottom steering wheel & Upgraded Kerb Crunchers in Ibis White
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Audi A1 windscreen condensation problem.]]> 23 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:36:35 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/vw-touareg.4180/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/vw-touareg.4180/ invalid@example.com (aldo) aldo
Yesterday we took a look at a Touareg, well I say look, the garage didn't have any in the showroom and only 1 sold one outside.

So took a butchers around that , although he didn't open it up for me to look at the practicalities of boot size and rear seat legroom etc. Probably because I mentioned the word "Lease" or because of COVID.

But PCP deals on these seem to be good. 0% finance deals which brings the monthlies down to a...

VW Touareg]]> 34 Tue, 11 May 2021 09:33:26 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/my-superb-skoda.1564/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/my-superb-skoda.1564/ invalid@example.com (zarnd) zarnd
The Skoda has been very good indeed. For four of us including two young children it fulfills our needs for a family car that is reliable and economical....

My Superb Skoda]]> 21 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:44:17 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/skoda-octavia-vrs-mk4.3672/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/skoda-octavia-vrs-mk4.3672/ invalid@example.com (aldo) aldo
Both fantastic cars. Octavia was cheap as chips and the Superb was more £££. In fact Skoda has hiked all their prices up in the last few years, finance deals are close if not equal to the other VAG brands.

Popped in to local dealership today just to have a nose and found a newly delivered Octavia VRS MK4.

It’s so new you can’t spec one yet, but it’s looking decent.

Couldn’t get a good...

Skoda Octavia VRS MK4]]> 16 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:57:14 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/2017-audi-a6-not-a-fan.2795/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/2017-audi-a6-not-a-fan.2795/ invalid@example.com (kleynie) kleynie
Couldn’t wait to get back in the Macan this evening,

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First thing was to change the front disc's and pads for Mintex items, change the rear springs/shocks/bushes, change the exhaust as it had several holes and get an MOT. We had a good paint up...

My sons Audi A2]]> 44 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:05:19 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-a3.532/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-a3.532/ invalid@example.com (snrbrtsn) snrbrtsn
After a delightful day in Audi's new showroom!



]]> 72 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:08:17 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/vw-amarok.2262/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/vw-amarok.2262/ invalid@example.com (Nadeem) Nadeem
So it’s the V6 3.0 litre and I’m quite happy with it.

]]> 8 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:57:57 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/my-2017-audi-q5-quattro-s-line-2-0-tfsi-252-bhp-s-tronic-4-x4.2215/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/my-2017-audi-q5-quattro-s-line-2-0-tfsi-252-bhp-s-tronic-4-x4.2215/ invalid@example.com (GunRunner) GunRunner
For some time I had been toing and froing on whether to keep the F25 for several more years or move to another car, preferably another 4 X 4. Not a large one like a Range Rover or one of the smaller Cross Overs. There were multiple reasons for the indecision,...

My 2017 Audi Q5 Quattro S line 2.0 TFSI 252 bhp S tronic 4 x4]]> 24 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 22:11:06 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/another-itch-to-scratch.1954/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/another-itch-to-scratch.1954/ invalid@example.com (snrbrtsn) snrbrtsn I’ve been wanting to scratch the Vw Transporter (aka Camper / California) itch

I’ve leisurely looked at multiple options Self Build, conversion companies or California, the prices are staggering for what’s effectively a panel van, nevertheless the lure continues...
I’ve looked at many “other” options from Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Nissan though none seem to pacify my curiosity, so I’m settling back on the Vw’s

I’ve trawled many a site from...

Another itch to scratch]]> 45 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:57:36 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ordering-a-new-a4.1622/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ordering-a-new-a4.1622/ invalid@example.com (paz325) paz325
Unfortunately BMW's are not an option which is a shame as the tax is good on those. (Upon checking, it appears they're a fraction more...

Ordering a new A4]]> 53 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:56:09 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/my-old-golfs.696/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/my-old-golfs.696/ invalid@example.com (kleynie) kleynie The first is of me driving the quarter mile sprint in the late nineties at GTi International, I came 55th out of hundreds who took part, the car was a standard 1.8 8v Mk1 GTi in Helios Blue, LA5Y. The only mod to the engine was an Ansa 4 into 1 manifold and exhaust.
I kept this car for 14 years and I still keep in touch with the current owner, the...

My old Golf's]]> 13 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 09:02:10 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/%C5%A0koda-kodiaq.1611/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/%C5%A0koda-kodiaq.1611/ invalid@example.com (zarnd) zarnd




I really enjoyed driving it. Nice and comfortable place to be inside. Not as much leg room in the rear as the Superb and or Range Rover due to the extra seats in the boot that fold flat.

Would I have one? Yes. Lovely gearbox, nice Diesel engine and...

Škoda Kodiaq]]> 17 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:17:38 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-replacement-car-s.790/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-replacement-car-s.790/ invalid@example.com (RickT) RickT
As some of you will know.. i got rid of my E60 525d Msport back in November last year, many years and miles of ownership - see thread - (http://www.bmwlander.co.uk/index.php?threads/the-e60-has-gone-to-a-new-home.523/)

Back in March last year I ordered a C-Class merc (C350e) with the intention of that replacing the E60, however after that getting delayed after delay i got brassed off and cancelled the Merc order at the start of Nov. (see thread...

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