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How to activate VW App-Connect?

I would like to activate the App-Connect in my 2016 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.

Bartosz Kaczmarski (Dublin)

Apr 2020 Filed under: aftermarket

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I can't play CDs on my Astra...

Hi,

I bought an Opel Astra and I put songs on a CD from my computer and now the stereo won't read them. Can you tell me what's the problem?

Bojan Jovanov (Radovis)

Feb 2020 Filed under: aftermarket

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Can I retrofit a better wheel to my VW Golf?

Hi,

I have a quick question: does any company in Dublin do retrofiting of steering wheels on Volkswagen Golfs? I have a standard wheel on my car but I want to put a multifunction one on.

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Mateo Starcevic (Dublin)

Feb 2019 Filed under: aftermarket

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Insurance-wise, ok to upgrade my BMW?

BMW performance related question: if I install the performance enhancement offered by BMW, which increases 2.0-litre engine output from 184hp to 197hp, does this invalidate my insurance? If I inform the insurance provider of the changes it may increase the premium or not provide cover if the car does not conform to homologation, etc. Thoughts?

DES IRWIN (LETTERKENNY)

May 2013 Filed under: aftermarket

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Worth using fuel additives in my Skoda?

Hi,

I have a 1.6 TDI Greenline 2012 Skoda Superb with 70k km up. An injector recently had to be replaced. I don't know why, possibly because the car is unused for a few months each year. Is there any benefit in using a fuel additive to prevent further damage and, if so, which?

I also have a 2.0-litre petrol turbocharged Mercedes-Benz C-Class (245hp) of much more recent vintage. Is there a benefit of using a fuel additive from early in a car's life? Is there any evidence that these products. work?

Many thanks,

Philip

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Aug 2017 Filed under: aftermarket

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Can the wrong wheels affect trade-in?

Hi, I bought an Audi six months ago from a non-Audi dealership  and I brought the car to an Audi dealer to find out about service cost and I was told that the alloys on my car were not the real Audi wheels and that would knock about five thousand euro off the trade in price if I want to in the future. I phoned the dealer I bought the car from and he told me that it is just a ploy by Audi to lower my trade-in price.

Could you please let me know what I can do as I paid a lot of money for that car?

Thanks

Tom Corrigan (Dublin )

Mar 2017 Filed under: aftermarket

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Is the Opel Mokka X the same size?

I am waiting delivery of a new Opel Mokka X and wish to purchase a rubber fitted boot protector in advance. Most or all of those advertised on Amazon describe them as "2012 onwards". They seem to relate to the model prior to the X model. Are the measurements and shape of the X identical to the previous model?

Declan Corry (Greystones)

Feb 2017 Filed under: aftermarket

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What size tyre suits my new alloys?

Which size of tyre shall be replaced for 175/65 R14 if I go for 16-inch alloys?

Inderjeet Singh (Delhi/ New Delhi)

Jan 2017 Filed under: aftermarket

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Should I get a remap for my 2009 Audi A6?

Can you please advise on getting a remap? I own an 2009 Audi A6 TDIe 136hp with low mileage and in great condition. However, I used to own a diesel Octavia RS and miss the power in the bigger, heavier Audi, but do not want to buy a new car. I am considering getting a remap. What do you think of this? Is it worth it?

M L (Dublin)

Mar 2014 Filed under: aftermarket

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Where to get MINI Convertible roof repaired?

We have a MINI Convertible and the roof has stopped working. Does anyone in Ireland specialise in repairing convertible roofs? The main dealers are looking for €5,000!

Brian

Brian Wrixon (Celbridge )

Sep 2014 Filed under: aftermarket

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