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    Crack in sunroof bezel/roof trim?

    I've a 2015, I noticed a crack after a collision but couldn't proove it. Anyway as long as the drains are working for sunroof it's not a problem.
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    "replace key battery" warning even after replacing battery twice!

    Do you park in a garage with the doors of the car unlocked? Apparently the key and the car attempt communication when in range and unlocked. My GTI is outside and locked, i change batteries about yearly. The wifes Jetta is garaged unlocked and i replace them 2 or 3 times a year. My daughter...
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    Best way to sell Mk7 with a stage 1 tune

    Still under warranty? If out of warranty by years or miles then kind of moot. If still in warranty then you need to tell them. An alert buyer should ask .
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    MK7 Engine Failure - Advice Please

    Check the subframe bolts. I had a collision and the body shop didn't tighten them correctly and they soon came loose.
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    Failed Thermostat Housing/Coolant Loss Info Gathering

    My 2015 weeped slightly for some time then at 96k it emptied the overflow in 300 miles. Pump and housing replaced in Sept. Now I never smell antifreeze! Been smelling it since 30k but level dropped very sloooowly.
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    My GTI was rear ended...

    I got hit by a left turning driver last March. Wound up at Caliber they did ok. Had some issues with noises afterward that turned out to be loose subframe bolts. But otherwise paint match and such was good. .
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    Your Mk7 year/mileage

    Now at 94k. Stage 1 apr. New clutch at 76k.
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    My MK7 red GTI letters on back hatch are discoloring

    My Gti got hit in March. They replaced my grill with a non PP grill. I think i used Badge Skins. Com.
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    Flipped The Rental Car!

    I'm to the point I won't drive without a dash cam. Got hit in March in my GTI . Kid made a left into me . Said i veered into his path, i responded" dash cam, no veer"! 9k damage his insurance.
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    DKM Stage 2 Clutch?

    I'm about 14k on dkm stage 2. Stage 1 tune. Clutch is fine . NVH get old!
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    MK7 Confessions

    Extractor is awesome. Leaves very little oil behind. Just make sure oil is not HOT ! Plastic tubing! Who reads instructions.
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    Dash cams.

    By the way the hood and fender seem ok. My suspension is driven back all the way to back of the wheel well. Moved it 50 ft off the road but it's not driveable. Will be very pissed if it gets totalled . Had someliquid in the road but it appears to be washer fluid. Reservoir didn't survive.
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    Dash cams.

    Yesterday my 15 2dr gti got hit. No body hurt. Fairly low speed. I was exiting straight across to the shopping center opposite my street. A car exiting the same shopping center turned left into me. Our drivers front quarters impacted. His story to the P.O. was that i had veered around a car the...
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    Golf Mk7 Christmas Ornament

    Can it come in 2 doors?
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