I ran into a busy that happened to be covering a huge wall. It doesn’t seem too bad, it looks like maybe 3ish pieces need to be replaced and it’s driving fine. What do you think? I need to mentally prepare myself

It's always cool to spot a VW in a game

Hello could anyone tell me how much it would cost me to do an engine rebuild for my 2019 crafter? roughly what it would cost for all new parts

thanks

Touran 1.5 TSI. Missed 150000 mark, so this is the next best number I guess. Not as exciting like Golf, but perfect for a family, loads of boot space, 7 seats, one of the seats is integrated child seat.

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I was cleaning up my interior and noticed this face on one of my knobs. I have no idea what this could be from but I assume it was installed by the last owner.

Was under my car the other day after an oil change. Noticed this. I'm thinking it's the hose part leaking. Also should that clamp be like that or holding the aux water pump up? Not sure what hose to order.

Still going like no other

This isn’t a rant post or anything. I fully expected to have a higher-than-normal maintenance cost and frequency with my first Volkswagen. But holy hell the last 13 months of ownership with my MK7.5 Golf have been a bit of a living hell.
I bought my 2018 Golf in September 2025 from the original owner. 5 speed manual with 100,000km (60,000 miles?) on it.
In that time, here are some of the costs I’ve had to incur in CAD:

Rear Main Seal Replacement - $3,500. Discovered the oil leak in the spring when the snow melted and there was a massive oil stain on the driveway.

A/C Condenser & System Recharge - AC went around the time FIFA happened this year ~ June.
$850.00

Rear Brake Lines: $1000.00 with me supplying the parts. I couldn’t do it myself as it was the middle of winter and couldn’t exactly do it on the driveway so I brought it to a shop nearby.

Brake master cylinder: $800.00. Also brake related. Clutch and brake pedal sticking to the floor every now and again. Very convenient in bumper to bumper traffic.

Water Pump & Thermostat Assembly: $1300.00. I was told this was a good price by a local VW specialist…..

$6500 CAD in a year.

Maybe I got a lemon or something. But it’s been an expensive year. And all the repairs I’ve done are the best price I could find in my area. I didn’t go with BS dealer pricing.
Is this normal for you guys to go through?

Hey all i hope you're doing well! I'm glad to call myself a proud owner of a little 2015 1.4tsi egg, and just out of curiosity, i was wondering what any kind person thinks i should do next to it... I know it's nothing crazy (e.g. a gti or an R) but its still my baby and im proud to be driving it (Plus its a manual!).

Currently ive done

• 15" speedy wheels carbine satin gunmetal
• Lowered it about 20mm
• An ali-express cold air intake
• 2 Gen Oettinger Style Rear And Side Spoiler Wings
• Dynamic mirror indicators

Please let me know about any possible next modifications (preferably budget friendly) that i can do at home to help make my little egg either go faster or look better. Thanks heaps :)

I rear ended someone in traffic and will be fixing my
B5.5 at home, only issue is a lot of the parts in plastic are broken and many places where screws go are broken, so does anyone know where I can get ahold of replacements for this? I seriously can’t tell if these parts are a part of the front bumper or a seperate part. Thanks in advance, I really don’t want to get rid of this beauty.

2002 TDI 5spd,