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VW of America left a voicemail for me and stated that the fix is ready for my car, the model year 2021 GTI. I was instructed to call a local VW dealership to have it installed. The person who left the message also provided to me their direct extension in case I have any questions. Very nice -...

From VW Customer CARE on March 2, 2022, on the Performance Monitor HMI: "At this time we are working diligently to make the software available. We anticipate a software solution to be available sometime in April or May of 2022."

My most recent update on the MIB3 software update for the Performance Monitor HMI. January 5, 2022, from VW Customer CARE: "A solution continues to be tested but is not yet available. We will continue to keep you updated as new information arises."

That's a wrap for all the MK7 GTI's. Below are VW sales numbers for the year, with most of the Q4 2021 sales likely almost all MK8 GTI's. Source: https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1646 US Sales Q4 2021 Q4 2020 Yr/Yr% Full Year 2021 Full Year 2020 Yr/Yr% Golf 6 1,963 -99.7% 2,941 6,063...

I do not believe they have. My last correspondence from VW on 11/1/21: I am regretful to say that the information remains the same. According to my internal resources: "At this time, we don't have a release date for the software, but we are working diligently to make the software available."

GTI and Golf sales have been decreasing over the years in the US. GTI sales always being more than Golf sales. Numbers below from VW sales reports. 2021 sales numbers for the GTI could go up if the Mk8 is actually released this year - maybe December? US US US Year GTI Sales Golf...

Most of the news is not specific; however, looks like Wolfsburg is affected: https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vw-extends-production-cuts-wolfsburg-plant-until-mid-october And it won't get better until middle of 2022 for VW...

1. https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/lubricate-car-locks-hinges-and-latches/ 2. Any white lithium grease (only use regular WD-40 for cleaning first, not as a lubricant). No special VW part number needed. You can use: https://www.wd40.com/products/white-lithium-grease/ 3. The first...

Michelin CrossClimate 2 (not the CrossClimate or CrossClimate+). This is what I use for my GTI for winter tires on 17" wheels. However, if difficult winter weather, I will use another vehicle with AWD and dedicated winter tires.

20 new 2021 GTIs remain in the US, per cargurus.com (cars. com shows 18). All DSG. Half of these (10) are in Honolulu.

Check all your fluid levels and tires (tread level ok, no damage, and pressure) and replace the brake fluid - meaning a full brake fluid flush. Motul RBF 600 is a popular high temp choice. More important to change the brake fluid before the event than after. The HPDE event organizers already...

It states "New" on the websites; however, it looks modified and the price is thousands over MSRP! If it's used, then there may be no more new ones remaining.

The last new 2021 Golf TSI 1.4L is available here: https://www.stevewhitevw.com/new/Volkswagen/2021-Volkswagen-Golf-db455cf50a0e0ae72e36961c3eccb143.htm Both cars.com and cargurus.com show this as the only 2021 remaining in the U.S. As VW will no longer be making regular Golfs for the U.S...

Once the 100+ remaining 2021 GTIs are gone, it would make no sense for VW USA to offer them on the website. That could be in a month or two. I am guessing they'll post the new information in September on the Mk8. Even though the news articles are saying that the Mk8 will be available 4th...

Latest update from VW on 7/30/2021 on my still open case: "A fix was expected to be available in July, but the solution continues to be tested and is not yet available. We do not have an estimate at this time. I am so sorry about that. I know that is not the news you were hoping for." "I am...