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    Returning car without 20k maintenance?

    nm. Got the 20k High Voltage checkup only. Skipped on the other services(tire rotation + air cabin filter). Getting tires rotated at Discount Tire.
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    Returning car without 20k maintenance?

    Anyone return their car yet without the 20k or 30k service? Curious if they asked specifically if you did the services.
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    VW to extend warranty on all 2018 models except the e-Golf

    Thought this was interesting. https://blog.caranddriver.com/volkswagen-extends-six-year72000-mile-bumper-to-bumper-warranty-to-nearly-its-entire-lineup/
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    2017 e-Golf release date in US?

    when is this coming out? at this rate, might as well call them the 2018 e-Golf.
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    BMW Fully Electric 3 series

    Anyone planning to get this? If it's truly $35k before incentives and get a range of 200 miles it might sell just as well as the Tesla model 3 since the BMW will have plenty of Federal/State rebates remaining.
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    Official 2016 VW eGolf maintenance schedule

    The 10k mile maintenance is everything you can do for free. Tire Rotation /Air pressure check - Discount Tire does it for free. You do not need to purchase tires there or purchase a road hazard contract. Brake pad check - Many places including VW dealer will do it for free. Otherwise, some...
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    Just got a flat tire

    I have a 2016 and am able to remotely lock and unlock the car. The dealer replaced it with the same OEM tire which came out to a little over $150 after tax/labor. Also, came with the usual car wash/multi-point inspection/car charging. Pricing was in line . Tire Rack sells the same exact tire...
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    Just got a flat tire

    I used the built in telematics to contact roadside assistance. Tow truck flatbed arrived in 45 minutes and I just signed a form. They towed it to the dealership no charge. They also provided an Uber ride home. Also no charge. I'll just have to pay for a new tire replacement. Overall pretty...
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    Just got a flat tire

    I just started driving and my egolf got a completely flat tire. Just used the VW roadside assistance and will update this thread after the experience. Glad the car has this feature but wish I didn't get a flat.
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    Two recalls in mail, 58C9 and 80C1

    Yup I got it for the 80C1. "Your authorized Volkswagen e-Golf dealer will replace the high-voltage heater. This work will take about three hours to complete and will be performed for you free of charge."
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    Infotainment problems. Screen turned white.

    They replaced the J794 unit. I got my car back and seems good so far.
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    Help! My car won't go into reverse (just moves forward)...

    This happens if you do not firmly hold down the brake when you hit the start button. If you hit the start button without firmly hitting the brake, you can move the gear into reverse and the car can roll forward. This happened to me in a Passat I was loaned. For some reason the brake pedal was...
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    Infotainment problems. Screen turned white.

    Hey guys. I turned my car on and didn't see my backup camera view on the screen. I then proceeded to drive and my screen turned white. It didn't just turn white, but it acted like it was melting from black to white. I turned off and on the car and it did the same thing. I took it to the...
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    Regenerative Braking Drive Modes Gimmicky?

    Just saw this thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7115802-Driving-in-B-mode-all-the-time
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    Regenerative Braking Drive Modes Gimmicky?

    Awesome. Thanks for the replies!
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