vw polo

  1. Luis

    The NCC has recalled 30,973 vehicles in South Africa this year so far

    The NCC has recalled 30,973 vehicles in South Africa this year so far Since January 2026, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has published recall notices affecting 30,973 vehicles in South Africa. The VW Polo Vivo was the car most impacted, with the NCC reporting that Volkswagen had...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    New Chinese hatchback gunning for the Polo in South Africa

    New Chinese hatchback gunning for the Polo in South Africa Chinese carmaker MG has launched its first hatchback in South Africa, including a top-end model that is the fastest and most powerful hybrid for less than R500,000. The former British brand relaunched in South Africa in December 2024...
  4. oros

    How to reset a VW polo Vivo radio out of safe mode

    Hi. A friend of mine car was serviced and now somehow the mechanic put the radio in safe mode. I'm trying to assist in checking on internet how to ,but don't find. there a way to get radio out of safe mode?
  5. L

    Vw Polo6 struggling to start

    Good day I have polo6 1.6i petrol 2012 every time its parking in the hot sun it struggles to start. It eventually starts maybe after turning the key for about a minute while pushing the accelerater at the same time. Then it does that burping sound that GTI's do when pulling away fast and a...
  6. T

    07’ VW 1.9tdi mileage

    Hi guys, i’m back for more advice. So i read up that people get from 800 - 1200km’s on a full tank of diesel, so I filled my tank to 1/2 and only drove 168km and its already on the 1/4 mark, what could be the cause of this? I drive considerately, changing gears at 2500rpm and get about...
  7. A

    2013 VW Polo - Worth the long run?

    Hi Folks, I have a general question. My cars extended warranty is soon expiring. My friend has the 1.6tsi golf model and has spent about R40k fixing his newly out of warranty. I understand his has a turbo so it has more strain on the engine. It however still got me worried that my car might...
  8. S

    Vw polo 2p09 1.6 cuts power and gains after 7 seconds

    Hi guys. I have a strange problem.. I showed to the mechanic also no one could figure this out. If anyone of you had a similar issue please advise or any experts in field please advise. A month ago I was driving down about 480km distance and after 120 130 km passed the car started slowly...
  9. D

    Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente vs VW Polo GP 1.2 TSI Comfortline

    I have been looking into Polo vs Fiesta also. I want to buy one of them soon. Well VW always seems more durable to me because uhm "German machinery" but when I searched a bit, I found that: Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente | VW Polo 1.2 TSI Comfortline Power: 74kW @ 6000 rpm | 66kW @ 4800...
  10. R

    Polo 2005 Right Automatic Mirror Part needed

    Hi GUys, I damaged my right vw polo mirror and the whole unit needs replacing. Do you guys know where i can find this part at a fairly reasonable price without having to buy it at a dealership. Im in the west of johannesburg This would be greatly appreciated
  11. S

    VW Polo Drive Train Price: Is it reasonable?

    Hi all On request, VW issued to me a quote for the left and right drive shafts for a 2009 6N Polo 1.6 classic. It was an eye-popping figure of R 15,726.00. Is this a normal price or am I being cheated? This is only the purchase price, no labor included. My logic and cause of concern...
  12. N

    Which student car is better?

    I recently sold my car, and am searching for another one. My budget is R60 000 for a used car. It is very confusing choosing a car, but I managed to narrow it down based on the price of spares, fuel consumption and general quality of the brand. My choices are: 1. Ford Fiesta 2. Ford...
  13. R

    Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Trend vs VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline

    I'm buying a new car in the sub-R200k category, and I think my best choices are: Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost (Trend spec): exciting, refreshing, visceral and, theoretically, more fuel efficient. VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline: classier, more refined and understated. My concern is the Polo's...
  14. B

    Someone stole my Polo's centre wheel caps...Fiyah Burn Dem!!!

    I've been up and down the last couple of days I only noticed today that the wheels on my Polo looked a bit funny, in no time I realised the caps had been knicked off the car's alloys. It most probably happened when I parked in front of Somerset Hospital on Wednesday evening, outside the old BMW...
  15. A

    VW workshops - Cape Town

    Can you recommend one? Where they're not going to point out unnecessary things that need doing. Or charge me a fortune. Need to take my car in for a service next week. The usual place always gives me a list of things that they say needs doing, which other mechanics disagree with. TIA.
  16. C

    Secondhand Polo 1.6 comfortline 2011/2012 or brand new Kia Rio 1.4 tec 2012

    I'm looking at buying either a Secondhand Polo 2011/2012 1.6 comfprtline or brand new Kia Rio 1.4 tec 2012, whats your opinion? I love the polo but I have to buy it secondhand and add a service or maintenance plan. The Kia comes with alll the bells and whistles, including service plan and...
  17. S

    New Polo 1.6 TDi Issues

    Hi guys I recently bought a new Polo 1.6 TDi. Been generally happy with it except for a few issues which i would like to find out from other owners out there if they experience the same ? 1) No seatbelt warning light 2) "Check Dead lock" message on display when turning ignition off 3)...
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X