[Duplicate Keys]

Trying to source a duplicate key for my particular 2000 Lupo 1.0E was not easy, even though it was a simple non remote version. Most autolocksmiths were unable to clone a transponder key for this particular car.

Strangely enough, Timpsons could apparently do it, but it came at a serious price and required significant delay.

Eventually I found Autolockmaster, a non franchise company, covering central England around Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas.

They were excellent and reasonably priced. The company consists of Martyn and Dave, both friendly and helpful types.

Link below:

http://www.autolockmaster.co.uk/

[Wing mirror casing knocked off]

A very quick look on eBay produced these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Lupo-Wing-Mirror-Covers-Blue-pair-Volkswagon/274186720336?hash=item3fd6cd5450:g:bxMAAOSwgrBeEvv8

Good luck

[Hello from Worcestershire]

Thanks for pointing that out. I was not aware of that. 

[Hello from Worcestershire]

Thanks 😊 

Cambelt sorted and a full service done, though I did waste a few quid on a pollen filter that it does not require.  Still waiting for the tailgate struts to arrive.

Once the car is moving it seems to take 5th gear and purr along really nicely, that is until it meets a serious incline! Little belter of a car. 

[Hello from Worcestershire]

Well as a lifelong VW fan, I could not resist this little Lupo with just 34k on the clock bought from a trusted trader I know.

It has very limited service history but looks and sounds superb. The bodywork is almost perfect. Having never owned a Lupo before it has opened up a new little adventure.

In the absence of a full service history I feel I need to get the cambelt renewed. Other than failing tailgate struts, everything else seems hunky dory.

If anyone knows this car, I’d be pleased to hear from them. Manual windows, mirrors and door locking keeps it lovely and simple too.

Looking forward to cleaning up the inside and perhaps replacing the Sony stereo.

Took it for its first run out today and it just made me smile.

 

[1.6 tdi engines]

I had a 1.6 diesel in a 2013 Skoda Superb and it was surprisingly perky for such a big car. Very economical too. I ran the car for 5 years without a problem. The performance compromise with the Superb was when overtaking. There was plenty of top end speed to meet my needs.

Audi use it in the A3 and there are many very high mileage cars out there going strongly.

As I recall remapping could take my Skoda from 105bhp up to 135bhp.

Good luck.