I am wanting to have my mk5 golf sprayed white, it is currently black....?

Question 1
I am wanting to have my mk5 golf sprayed white, it is currently black....?...  And i was wondering roughly how much a full respray will cost me ? and if anyone knows of a great place to go in the north Lanarkshire area ? Help much appreciated.

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1)   Color change is expensive. I say do not do it. It is very hard to paint everything to make it look right. - jim s

2)   BIG JOB!!! JUst buy a white one..... - julie who

3)   Any paint shop will give you a price, but it will be eye watering. It will also devalue the car considerably. Although you may not care about that now it will hit you hard when you come to sell. - Bazza

4)   It would be way too much work and expensive on such a new car. Best would be to trade it in on a white one. - Chris

5)   Anything can be done at a price. The trouble is that the engine bay, inside the rear hatch and within the door frames all need to be done. It is very costly to do the job properly and when you come to try to sell, no amount of reassurance will convince some potential buyer that your car has not been in a bad smash etc. - L G

6)   Sell it and buy a white one. You might lose a few hundred quid doing that but that's nothing compared to the cost of getting a bodyshop to spray it a different colour.
You're looking at a grand for a cheapo job that will look crap and where you'll still see the original colour when you open the bonnet and doors, to nearer £3k for them to take the doors, bonnet, glass etc out the car and do it properly. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.


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Question 2
Will changing the stereo in my 2010 VW Jetta void my warranty?...  I have a 2010 VW Jetta that is still under the bumper-to-bumper warranty. I want to get my stereo upgraded to the "Premium 8" satellite radio. (P/N: RCD-510) I also need to get the "shark fin" antenna installed too. Is this possible?
Will doing this (or having it done) void my warranty?

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1)   No. The warranty is for engine, transmission, suspension, etc. - Dutch

2)   That should work fine. And if you are worried about the warranty, have the dealer install the units. This will ensure the warranty is good. - cjo84070

3)   cjo is right, because if you do it yourself, you have to reset the CAN-BUS, which can only be done with special tools. If I recall correctly, that 'shark fin' you mention, is only on Audis. - djaca70

4)   I believe you may find that the alarm system "routes through" the stereo system so a word with your dealer would not go amiss. - L G

5)   A couple of incorrect pieces of information have been stated here, just to specify...

A new car warranty can't be voided in it's entirety as the result of adding aftermarket parts or equipment. There is something called the Magnum-Moss Warranty Act that gives you specific rights in this arena. The basic idea is that if you change out something like the radio, and you have a problem with part of your ignition system, then as long as the dealer can't conclusively prove that you changing the radio caused the ignition component to fail, then they will have to honor warranty terms for that component.

Also, even if new parts are installed by an authorized VW dealer, they will not carry the new car warranty unless they were installed prior to delivery on your specific car. This clause pertains to situations like a VW dealership installing VW Driver Gear lowering springs or a premium radio like the RCD-510 or RNS-510. Unfortunately neither of these items will be covered by the original warranty on your car, or the warranty that previously covered the RNS-510 or RCD-510 if it was purchased pre-owned. New parts from VW are covered by a separate 12 month warranty.

Hopefully this information helps clear up those issues for you. As far as the installation goes, it is fairly straight forward. You will need to partially remove the headliner to install the wires going to the new sharkfin antenna. Additionally, you may need to perform some coding using a VAG-COM to make sure the the RCD-510 properly interacts with your MFD display and multifunction steering wheel, if applicable. - gti_4cefed4


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Question 3
Did the old Volkswagons really float and if so, do the new ones?...  

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1)   the old beeltes do float for a while, if all of the seals are still good. a new one would certainly sink. - cw147

2)   Yep they are a forgotten gem. - Donald White

3)   Most cars will float for a while. But then what? Are you gonna paddle it like a canoe? If you want to cross the English Channel. or motor out to Catalina Island from the coast of California, this is what you need.

http://www.amphicarparts.com/images/amphicar01.jpg
http://www.retro.net/keywords/1962_Amphicar/1962_Amphicar_30.jpg - catmandew

4)   yes the Schwimmwagen was made to float. it was used in WWII. the beetle were so air tight that when new and if the seals are perfect on a restored one you need to crack the window a little to get the door to close. most cars will float for a little while as the air in the cabin is lighter than water so until water fills most of the passenger compartment it will bob around on the surface for a little bit.

Schwimmwagen - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZlfzM2p-6g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lXV3p_c5PU

this is how air tight a bug is - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhb_ipCDIII - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)

5)   Most cars will float for a quite sometime if the Japanese tsunami was anything to go by. - L G


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Question 4
Which is the best car; the Volkswagen Jetta, the Chevy Cruze, or the Kia Forte?...  I'm on a tight budget and safety is a priority.

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1)   They are most likely all pretty safe. If you are tight on a budget, avoid the VW. - scott_1234567890

2)   Jetta Jetta Jetta

just make sure it has the 2.5 and not the wimpy 2.0l engine - Darius

3)   CR is the best source for that info.

Dont buy anything w/o reading Consumer Reports, CR. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm A non-profit testing organization. Free site for basic info. Also @ libraries & bookstores.

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Honda ranks #1 in Consumer Reports for 2011. Subaru, Toyota, Volvo & Ford follow in order.

BMW and Mercedes were down-rated for reliability, with Mercedes in 10th place.

GM & Chrysler were 12th & 13th.

Vehicles were rated for performance, reliability, fuel efficiency and other factors.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704615504576172500918475430.html?mod=WSJ_article_MoreIn_AutoIndustryNews Wall St Journal. - Top Source

4)   If safety is a priority, take the Jetta. - Chris

5)   Among these three, the Volkswagen Jetta is the more solid, quick, luxurious and safe car.

If you go for the 1.4TSI engine on the Jetta, it would blow you away.

The Kia Forte and the Chevy Cruze are better-than-average Korean cars (the Cruze might wear a Chevy badge, but it is engineered by Koreans). The Kia Forte offers good value, and the Cruze is big on style and space.

However, none can match the solidity and the performance of the Jetta (TSI engine-spec.)
The Jetta is based on the Volkswagen Golf; one of the best hatchbacks of all time. - byAudiQuattro


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Question 5
Question about my 1974 Superbeetle?...  My dad and I have been working on this 1974 Superbeetle car and on the back it has the little VW sign but also another one that says "swinger". What's significant about this model.?

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1)   AFAIK, the Swinger moniker was used only on Dodge Dusters and Darts. I know of no "Swinger" model trim used on VWs. - The Ghost of Harrison

2)   type in your web search box 1974 superbeetle wikipedia ? and go to the results page and click the link, it will explain what changes were made for a superbeetle. - roger

3)   No such thing... added on. Please remove it to preserve the originality. - djaca70

4)   the DRIVER!!! - KAM

5)   it didnt come from factory like that trust me. its something a PO added over the last 35 years. unless your car was originally gold in color, had a wood paneling interior and a 3 spoke steering wheel you have a normal everyday 74 super - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)


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