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Hi black_sheep. That is very helpful, thank you.

Hi All, I had my car serviced (minor) yesterday at Seat, mileage is 20.5k. Also had it's first MOT and brake fluid.£312 total. I declined the free wash and vac, and topped up my windscreen washer liquid before I left home. Anyway, all went fine, and I was advised of some extra recommend work as...

What one did you get? Also, what reg is your car? Thanks.

Cheers mate I think after reading up more on it, I will go for the VCDS, just need a suitable cheap laptop off ebay. Thanks for the help :-)

Thanks, am I reading it right, you get literally everything you need, including software for £225? Obviously I'd need a laptop too....

Hi All, I know there's a few threads re. "which code scanner?", but I can't as yet find a definitive answer to my question, which is; What code scanner works on an October 2008 ('58 reg, pre face-lift) Leon Cupra.I gather the 2008-on models used different coding, so while on the face of...

Hi All, I have done a search but not found exactly the issue I'm having, which is; '58 reg Leon Cupra, after rain, when opening the front doors, water pours out of the bottom of doors, hinge end of doors (as opposed to the door handle end). Wondering what is going on, it's the wifes...

I have researched this as I plan to drain/ replace my gear oil next Spring/ Summer. This is what I believe is the correct oil; Part number; G 052 171 A2 (1 litre bottle) , and the cheapest I could find it was online, do a google search for "darkside developments", it's on their website. (I...

Hi All, Cupra engine BWJ I'm hoping someone may be able to help with a part number for the rubber o ring/seal that seats on the end of the turbo inlet pipe, where it joins to the engine cover top left (by 2 silver clips),near the maf. Mine is mangled and ideally needs replacing. It's...

Thanks for the replies Gents, very good tip to look out for the door locks all behaving as they should, I'll add that to my check list for the next car we see, I didn't do such a check on the one recently viewed. Legojon, 220 to a tank sounds like a big improvement from 12-14 mpg. I too think...

Hi, thanks again for the reply & advice. I read your car thread, wow what a beaut you have, & you really have lavished lots of care & attention on it! Not to mention how much dosh! It does look amazing & in the best colour imo. I went to see the car last night, looks a good genuine car but I...

Hi, many thanks for the reply, very informative, overall you sound happy with yours. I'm going to see this tomorrow, I spoke with the seller & he said it's had literally no issues at all, been good as gold in his 5 year ownership. Alarmingly the cam belt & water pump have never been changed...

Hi All, can anyone kindly summarize the weak points of the fl cupra please. I am thinking of buying one, '59 reg in black (would this be a metallic or solid paint?) with fsh 54k miles, up for £7500. I've read about abs pump failures, air con condenser failures, wheel bearing & tracking...

Hi All, I'm the latest new boy, saying hello :-) My name is Jon, & I drive a '94 Rover 220 GSI turbo hatch, one of only 11 remaining taxed.Owned it 20 years.I also regularly drive my wife's car,an Octavia 1.8t elegance, '52 reg, remapped to 205 bhp & 235 lb/ft. It's the latter we are looking...