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QUOTE(tdwindustries)I was flashed 2 weeks ago - didnt get anything yet.I think they are good to be honest - its a huge amount of work and as twisty says they are always working nights. What a great job they are doing too - ahead of time and a great road surface. True, true. Of course the irony is - the smooth surface makes you want to drive faster! doh. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

QUOTE(snoopstah)I wouldn't be too worried - whenever I drive the M25 from the M3 to the M4, I see the Gatsos going off all the time. They must run out of film within an hour of being changed!It certainly used to be the case that if you got flashed through temporary roadworks on a motorway, you got a fine but no points. However, that may have changed, so don't quote me on it. I certainly hope that's the case! Without a doubt it's taught me a lesson....have been driving like a pensioner since (not in the sense that I've been swerving from lane to lane without noticing mind!) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

QUOTE(bossjohnc)Was it a roadside gatso or one of the ones mounted on the signs? If the latter, I think you'd have to be extreemly unlucky to get a ticket.However I know a lot of that area is covered in roadworks at the moment - you might not be so lucky if it was a roadside one... All I remember is that the flash came from the left side of the road behind me.....there were several lanes of traffic so not even sure if it specifically went off just for me (I was definitely speeding though!)........certainly wasn't from directly behind me.

QUOTE(twisty `b-road`)Was it in the variable limit west side of town?Yes, I believe so. Was heading back to Basingstoke from Heathrow, my geographical knowledge (along with Gatso awareness it would seem) is pretty horrendous! A very expensive journey I guess :cry:

QUOTE(bossjohnc)No valid reason for the 40MPH speed limit?No roadworks? Are you sure? I expect it'll be the standard 3 points and £60. (If anything that is) I don't recall seeing any road works....but even so, that surely can't apply at gone 9pm on a Saturday night? Fair enough during the day or in rush hour......bizarre.

ARGH! Was driving my g/f back from the airport Saturday night, about 9.15pm I get flashed twice on M25....was doing approx 55mph in 40. Really quite annoyed as it's 4 lanes of light traffic, clear/dry conditions with no valid reason for temp speed limit. What am I likely to get for doing so? I expect points and a lovely fine, anyone had any experience with this ridiculous system? Is there anywhere to contact to find out if I have been caught? To be honest, the wait will kill me....I'd rather know now if I have been done! :cry:

Here, here (is that how you spell that?) My sentiments EXACTLY I don't care that my issues are seen as "major" by some....at the end of the day, my car has been into the garage 12 times in 15 months....that is not what I expected when I bought a VW.....a brand name I associated with trouble free, sturdy and reliable motoring. I was better off in my Peugeot! All I know is, this experience has throroughly tainted my opinion of VW, and I don't have any kind of bond with my car anymore....gutted.

LOL - VW making a small job sound difficult then!!! They told me they had to replace the mechanism or something.... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

Mine did that.....motor was ****ed to the window. I couldn't even get the window to shut.....I'd open it half way and it got stuck, then died in me completely. Had to restart the car to close it! weird. :cry:

OK, they may not be (car) life threateningly bad things....but my motor has literally spent as much time in the garage as it has on the road...surely that's not right?

LOL x 10! Quite right...I feel like I'm going insane, and the typical response I get from the garage is apathetic to say the least. I used to think VW was a rather upmarket brand name, and the cars would be engineered to perfection....how wrong was I! This has been my 2nd worst car I've owned so far, just behind my crappy old L reg Escort!!!

I ended up needing a new base to the seat...they tried rebuilding/replacing the back part.....if you have warranty still go and complain!!! I've got the customer service number and will be calling tonight for some kind of compensation.....it's not acceptable!

I certainly will do. Didn't mean to put anyone off....the Lupo is a great little car, it's just that I haven't had a 2 month stretch where it hasn't been in the garage....it's really rather annoying! The pedal box problem alone took nearly a dozen repeat visits to fix! Unbelievable.

I've certainly learnt a few things from this purhase - 1- Don't buy a car because you love the looks above all else and are desperate to drive something no other people in the area do 2- These cars are rare for a reason, their reliability is appalling! 3- Extend your warranty!!!!!!!!! :roll:

If you tap the underneath of the cup holder there's a rattle.....I've stuffed a rag between the back of the cup holders and the unit below, that seems to work! £9000....jesus, did they have to `re-build` your motor? what were you driving?!

Gah! I despair, I really do!!! Just had a call from the VW Stealership, who tell me that my "epc" warning has flagged two problems - 1- Brake light switch ****ed....meaning I was driving around with no brakes for a few days...nice....£40 to fix 2- Indicator swtich ****ed too, wasn't registering right signals...£120 to fix that. I swear to god, I have the most jinxed Gti...unless anyone knows better. Here's a list of what's gone wrong so far (I've only had it 1 year and 3 months but it's a Y plate) 1- Pedal box needed replacing due to clicking clutch 2- Multiple problems with alarm not working 3- Electrical issues with drivers side sidelight....connection dodgy 4- Electric windows went kaput on drivers side, wouldn't do up 5- Fan in engine compartment failed 6- Squeak from cup holder, persistent and still not resolved 7- Squeak from passenger seat.....needed whole seat replaced to fix Not a bad list huh? thank god all of `1-7` was fixed under warranty, but it doesn't exactly bode well for my next year of driving....I've gotten to the point now where I'm actually scared to drive the car for fear of what might go wrong next! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Do I have any kinds of grounds to complain on? as you can imagine, I'm not a proud VW owner and would certainly never buy another one! A shame, because when my car runs fine I love her.....but stuff like this certainly ruins a relationship. :cry:

LOL - only joshing. Would defo be interested in the old Anthracite though, that looks smart as hell!!! seen 1 or two other silver Gti's around Basingstoke so time to do something to stand out from the (albeit tiny) crowd! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

That looks lovely! What about gold.....that would be...interesting. I'm gonna have to look on here for some pics methinks! Cheers again.

Just curious! Got a flyer through the post this morning, a place offering to bead blast/repair and `re-spray` alloys.....was thinking of going for Anthracite coloured (unless you guys can suggest better!) for my Silver Gti. Anyone had this done/know of someone that's had it done/have links to pics??? Plus, what's a reasonable amount to expect to pay? Cheers! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

QUOTE(snoopstah)Also, if it is the switch it's not a big job - I'd be annoyed if VW charged me more than an hour's labour for the work.Can you get someone to follow you and see if your brake lights flicker? I guess so........on my way home tonight I'll know for sure, when I get rear ended by a bus! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

QUOTE(snoopstah)Sounds like it could be the brake switch - causes the engine to reduce power if it thinks it's on...Under warranty? It is almost as if I'm tapping the brake....it just occasional fluctuates.....there's no engine knocking or noises from it....sounds fine....but have definitely noticed a difference and the the light appeared style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> No, not under warranty...bummer style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />

QUOTE(bossjohnc)Ooh, sorry, misread :oops:No, I mistyped! *DOH!!!* I've noticed in the last week or so that the ride has been ever so slighly "wrong" a tad choppy and the engine has "sputtered" ever so slightly on the odd occasion, like the power is gone....very weird. This must be related.

QUOTE(bossjohnc)ESP?This has happened to a couple of people lately - it's Electronic Stability Programme, but your car doesn't have it so it's a bit strange! They only get it on the continent. Either way, it's best to get it seen to if it doesn't go away. Woops! I mean EPC! I've noticed that the ride in my car has been slightly choppy of late....this has gotta be related!!!

Hi guys! Me again, with yet another problem on my GTi (gah!) I'm driving to work this morning and I get the "EPC" light come up on the dash.....I know this has something to do with the steering, does anyone have any idea what the problem might be? Cheers! :wink:

My derogotary feelings towards the VW staff at my local stealer is born from experience though! They are incompetant to say the least, hence the reason for this thread in the 1st place!