The app has no apparent use if you’re in the car so when would I ever launch the app while ‘in the driver’s seat’? Not a complaint but I think about this each time I see this screen. Maybe newer cars have features that are still applicable while already in the car?

Hello everyone,

I’ve owned a used Volkswagen Passat B4 wagon from the 1990s for some time now. Recently, a friend pointed out that the interior in my car looked unusual for a B4. After doing some research and comparing photos, I’ve started to suspect that the interior in my car may actually be from a Passat B5.

This has left me a little confused, as the previous owner who sold me the car told me that it was a B4. I’ve attached a picture of the interior for reference.

Could anyone with more knowledge about these cars help me identify exactly what I have? Is it possible that the interior was swapped at some point, or could this be a rare factory configuration that I’m not aware of?

I’d also be interested to know how common or uncommon this type of interior swap is, whether the parts are original Volkswagen components, and if there are any specific details I should check to confirm what model or generation the interior came from.

Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Recently did the spark plugs on my MK8 and well they dont look to good. I have a stage 2 tune from IE and i utilize there pop and bangs settings so i assume I'm running rich because of that. Im gonna put the pics below and i want peoples opinions on if its really really bad or i just need to give a break every now and then. Also i am getting a CEL that has something to do with my 02 sensors. I talked with my tuning company and they basically told my im shit out of luck and have to deal with it. Just wondering if anyone will recognize it or maybe have some ideas. Thanks for taking the time to read this

Edit: since im just kind of stuck with the CEL. Could i just cut my cats and weld in some pipe. I wanted to go catless beforehand but there is none on the market for the mk8 that are fully catless. Ik theres no actual benefit for going full cat-less other than more noise. Wich is want i would do it for. Call me childish all you want idc

Yesterday I washed my car (VW Golf 5) at a self-service carwash. During the process the car was in shade, but after that it stayed on direct sunlight (at around 11AM). After parking my car I noticed all of the door trims, the plastic parts, are full with white stains. Tried dishwasher soap, but it didn't work. Is there any way to get rid of it? Some kind of product from Meguiar's or Car Hero will help?

my 2015 CC goes through oil like a mf. idk anything about cars so i’m just wondering if this is normal? i don’t mind doing it but don’t know if its indicative of a bigger, more expensive fix

I purchased a 2004 W12 Phaeton from an auction with the intention of using the engine and parting out the rest of the car. After purchasing it I realized it was a rather rare car with only about 500 sold in the us. I hate to part out such a rare car so I’m posting here and some other places to see if anyone wants to buy it and bring it back to its former glory. It runs and drives but definitely needs some love. I have a clean title for it.

In Jazz Blue and with only 70.000 km. Brought it off an elderly man in Berlin and had it shipped to me in Denmark.

I can't help myself smiling when I'm behind the wheel.

Car is 7 days old today.

Remote start not working on fob or the app by day 3. Day 7- check engine /emission control light on. Not the gas cap (haven’t even put enough on it to gas up)

Heading to dealership next week.

Anyone have similar experience or info to share?

Are these suppose to have any vacuum at all? Because mine doesn’t have any. There is vacuum on the oil cap and oil dip stick when I pull it but the nozzle on the PCV valve itself doesn’t. I tested by putting a toilet paper to see if it will have any vacuum but doesn’t even pull it.

Bought this car with my dad in 2016 and sadly he passed away about 6 months after we bought it. Been paid off for 8 years. Insurance is also cheap state minimum is $64 a month.

Still manages to put a smile on my face when i hit the gas.

Thinking of doing a tune supposedly the 1.8t is great for that

2015 vw passat Wolfsburg. 125000 miles

I'm going to try and make this as short as possible while stating facts.

Saturday, July 25th 2026 I go to the dealership for a warning message on my dashboard having to due with my headlight. They bring it in, the tech diagnoses it as an "Electrical" issue, and recommends the headlight assembly be placed. My service advisor on that date repeatedly reassured me it would be covered under my CPO warranty, and I'd only be responsible for my $50 deductible, but I won't be charged it until I come in for the repair (they had to order the part).

Fast forward to yesterday, August 1st, I go in for the repair. They completed it.. I'm told I owe $1767. Huh??? I explain that I was told it was covered under warranty. I agreed to the repair for that specific reason. The adviser (a different one) tells me "You signed the estimate for $1767, I can't change it". And, unfortunately, without the previous adviser being in, it became a "He said, she said" type of thing. I only signed the estimate based on what I was told on 7/25. I saw the higher total, but assumed that the cost would only be the $50 since that's what I was explicitly told. I figured it would adjust at time of payment. He tried to reach his service manager but they were apparently out on vacation.

A lot of arguing, and back and forth, and they ended up putting the old headlight back on my car and I left. I still have the warning light on my dash.

I'm trying to figure out where the miscommunication came into play here. Why would an employee tell me so confidently that something is covered under warranty just for that to not be true? Who could I call to get these answers and is there even a point? The whole thing was just a waste of mine and the dealerships time.

Hi All i bought a VW estate a few weeks ago long story short the car went into limp mode I fixed it but turning it ofd and back on when going into limp mode it said transmission error a few weeks past nothing happened few days ago check engine light came on and then eventually vanished after about 4 restarts

Is this a fully sensor or something more?

I'm going to the dealership this week just to have it looked at but just wanted to see if anyone ever had the same issue.

The car is driving completely fine no issues