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    What do cupra mats look like i may want some?

    They were discontinoued in december aye seat confirmed before so no more oem mats guys, i got the part number but still cant get them.
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    What do cupra mats look like i may want some?

    Mats are discontinued from SEAT now anyone know anywhere esle you can get them>
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    Fuel Gauge Stuck on Full

    Done over 100 spirited miles on a full tank in my fr and the dial hasnt budged, anyone experience the dial sticking on full before? The dial drops down when ignition off so it must be some sort of fuel reading issue?
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    Dont know what to do - Wheels

    Bust 1 of my FR alloys about 1 month ago so have had spare wheel on since, i cant make my mind up what to do. Buy 4 second hand Cupra r wheels Buy 4 new rs4 reps Get 1 new fr wheel + tyre - Cheapest options but still well over £300 and leaves 3 old wheels. Help!
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    Has anyone changed their wheel bearings?

    Had my front passenger side done, back street charged 50 quid.
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    Bust my alloy on a pothole, what now?

    Rang council, need to know name of road so i need to go back and take pics problem is i dont know where it was, i can narrow it down to around 3/4 of a mile and i know i turned right so i will try and find it and snap it. I was on my way to garage for service anyway so will get them to write a...
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    Bust my alloy on a pothole, what now?

    Ttricky as its in middlesbrough and i live in newcastle and it was on a roundabout so would be a tad dodgy to do
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    Bust my alloy on a pothole, what now?

    Leon mark 1 fr with standard 17" alloys, i have bust one this morning and replacement from seat is 300 quid plus a tyre, what other options do i have. Any chance of getting 1 wheel second hand or should i just change them all as they are quite manky anyway, worth going to 18"? Also does anywhere...
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    To keep my LC or go for a LFR (PD150)????

    700 miles from a brimmed tank in an FR is very very optimistic, in all the 4 years i have had mine the best i have ever got was 530 and i don't hoon it that much
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    do i need a cam belt change

    Mine is over 4 years no and has 45k on it and i have just booked it in for 3 weeks time, hurrendous waste of money to spend on a cam belt but it needs doing eventually so may aswell do it now i say.
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    50k service with cam belt and water pump

    Been quoted 500 inc vat for the above from main dealer, ringing around loads of independents the prices vary quite a bit which worries me as i don't think they know what they are doing, i know its 60k for the cam belt but im past 4 years so want it out of the way. Arnold Clark want 210 for...
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    Knocking noise from front wheels

    Weird knocking noise from front wheels, not sure if its drivers or passenger, gets more frequent the faster you go and basically feels like there is something in the tyre hitting the ground, a bit like going over rumble lines or chevrons. There is visibly nothing wrong with the car though steers...
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    Warniing Light - Glow Plugs?

    Yeah the garage ran vag com, any guides around to show how you change them?
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    Warniing Light - Glow Plugs?

    Had the excess pollution light on few days ago, not flashing just on. Took it in for diagnostics and glow plug error was up so stripepd it down and checked them and cleaned it all up, light reset and stayed off but was advised if it comes back on may need glow plugs. Now people are saying...
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    Anyone had to wait on parts from Spain?

    Pranged my back end in few weeks ago and its gone into the bodyshop for a new quarter panel and some bumper work. Was originally to be in 1 week then im told that they stripped it down and have found out there is a delay with the quarter panel from Seat spain, now it looks like im going to have...
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    What's the best way to up the horsepower - 1.9 TDi FR (150bhp)?

    I got revo'd a year ago but my clutch didnt like it so i got it taken off, i then has the pressure plate replaced under warranty. Would love to be mapped again but not with revo
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    How good is the performance of the cupra tdi?

    Tried against most of these types of cars. Was remapped for 1 month but got rid because of the clutch, i had a small play with a Civic Type R once and initially you do jet forward but you cant really beat them, quite close but was pipped. Against a 320 yes easily, non mapped and you will be...
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    revo worth it???

    Had it for 3 weeks and got it taken off. Made a difference yes but not a HUGE difference, not worth £500 imo. Would have left it on but immediately had clutch slip which you cant live with its a horrible problem when it starts as its the beginning of the end for the clutch. Basically the map was...
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    whats my car worth

    Wisebuyers dont even list the FR diesel, which is odd.
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