Ya will do that. Thanks a lot for the heads up. ![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
One more query, have you guys changed the headlight bulb? Or still using the stock ones?
One more query, have you guys changed the headlight bulb? Or still using the stock ones?
Volkswagen Polo Trendline TDi - White
- Thread Starter deville_56
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I'm still using the stock ones. My headlamps coupled with the fog lamps are doing a good job. I don't feel the need to upgrade (My Getz has 100/90 bulbs and the lights in my Polo are almost as good as the Getz). Infact, at night, when I'm travelling on the highway with my headlamps and foglamps on, the on coming traffic always flashes as though I am using my high beam. They do this even when my fogs are switched off (with only headlamps on). The beam has been levelled so that they focus more on the road than onto the oncoming traffic. I don't know what it is with the traffic.
Ohhhh okay great ![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
then Ill stick to the stock ones.
then Ill stick to the stock ones.
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#78
Tyre Snaps as promised. Amazing difference in ride quality and handling. Con is the tyre noise.
Some other car brushed at high speed. Luckily lost only mirror. Ordered compatible mirror with a spare dealer, planning to switch parts from that instead of shelling a fortune at VW (3k for mirror, they will charge min 1k for painting and god only know what will be the labor charge)
Some other car brushed at high speed. Luckily lost only mirror. Ordered compatible mirror with a spare dealer, planning to switch parts from that instead of shelling a fortune at VW (3k for mirror, they will charge min 1k for painting and god only know what will be the labor charge)
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This shows the build quality of a polo. Similar thing happened to me too, a private bus from the opposite side was overtaking & it brushed my right mirror at a speed of about 60-80kmph. Fortunately, the mirror just got folded up!
Hi. I own the polo trendline 1.2 P. I was wondering how to enable the 'distance to empty' indicator. I suppose, it should show somewhere in the instrumental digital panel. Currently it shows the time, distance traveled, remaining fuel & temperature . I am sure there must be a way to replace the latter reading with the 'distance to empty' reading. Please guide me briefly. To start with, I have two buttons near it, one, '00.SET' which I suppose is to set time, & another which I have not tried yet.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Just drive until the fuel lamp flashes for low fuel. The temperature on display automatically gets changed to Distance to empty.
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#82
Changed the broken mirror with compatible fake one, quality was decent, which again broke with another mirror to mirror crash. Now bought original one from VW.
40k service over. I don't have details or bills for details.
40k service over. I don't have details or bills for details.
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#84
Hit many times many vehicles, people are mad on highways at night. Broke mirror glass 2-3 times, lost the cover this time. Rest of the assembly is solid and intact. Duplicate assembly broke in just one hit.
Well it's good in the long run. Most owners of VW/Skoda cars are not complaining.
Let us not forget the fact the the European car hardly visit the Service centre other than for routine servicing. (Speaking from my ownership experience of 2 Fiats since 1996).
Well after a few years of ownership, you feel it is money well spent.
Major part of the cost is the synthetic oil.
How often do you open the rear windows? Ever since I started driving, I don't recall opening the rear windows more that 5-6 times.
To end I would like to say:
- European cars cost more but they offer you and much more premium ownership experience. They don't rattle even after a lot of abuse. The quality of the materials is much better than the Japanese.
-European cars are slightly less fuel efficient. That's because they are heavier. They are designed safer. You will only realise this after an accident. Just a small price to pay for you safety.
-European cars offer you better driving pleasure. If you like to drive hard.
-Finally "Majority of the people who have a problem with European cars are those who have never owned them!"
Let us not forget the fact the the European car hardly visit the Service centre other than for routine servicing. (Speaking from my ownership experience of 2 Fiats since 1996).
Well after a few years of ownership, you feel it is money well spent.
Well that is a pretty hefty servicing bill. 11K is on the higher side![[surprise]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Surprise.gif "Surprise [surprise]")
. Can you give the details of the parts changed in the service. I am told by my SE the average servicing bill for Polo diesel costs anywhere between 6-7k. Yours seems to be way overboard. I hope i don't end up paying this much at my first service.
. Can you give the details of the parts changed in the service. I am told by my SE the average servicing bill for Polo diesel costs anywhere between 6-7k. Yours seems to be way overboard. I hope i don't end up paying this much at my first service.
How often do you open the rear windows? Ever since I started driving, I don't recall opening the rear windows more that 5-6 times.
To end I would like to say:
- European cars cost more but they offer you and much more premium ownership experience. They don't rattle even after a lot of abuse. The quality of the materials is much better than the Japanese.
-European cars are slightly less fuel efficient. That's because they are heavier. They are designed safer. You will only realise this after an accident. Just a small price to pay for you safety.
-European cars offer you better driving pleasure. If you like to drive hard.
-Finally "Majority of the people who have a problem with European cars are those who have never owned them!"
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#87
Polo did 45k km, another service done. Got similar bill, will update once I get it. Car now in house for a week as BIL out of station ![[evil]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Evil.gif "Evil [evil]")
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#88
Bought frameless wiperblades. Got it from Snapdeal. Looks and feel good. Dunno how long it will last. Paid 329 INR.
Please post a few pictures after installing these wipers. A note on their efficacy would be most welcome. What's the brand?
Off topic: That FZ16, is it yours?
Off topic: That FZ16, is it yours?
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#90
Will post if I get the car in daytime, lost camera recently, only mobile cam. Efficiency is 100% like every brand new blade, gotta see how it far after some use. It's silent and wipes with a different feel. It's some Chinese brand imported by and marketed under GM soft wiperblades.
Yeah, mine. Catch it here>>Barricade
Yeah, mine. Catch it here
>>Barricade