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Has anyone got any recommendations for oil extraction pumps? Now, I'm a firm believer in dropping the sump plug to do an oil change but I always seem to spill at least some oil so I'm thinking of getting an extraction pump to pump most out before removing the sump plug.....and I think it would...

I need to get a tow bar fitted to tow a small trailer, I have had a few quotes but just wondered what you guys might suggest as a reasonable price. Also should I get a removable or fixed hitch and will any electric work affect my warranty?

I was making progress along the M27 yesterday, when a fella in a Transit stated flashing and waving at me. I naturally assumed it was just van envy, but he drew alongside and said my rear spoiler was flapping loose and I should stop straight away ! I pulled off at J2, and found the thing was...

Map software update - How We Did it - This is a joint effort and this post has info from a few threads pulled into one source for future reference, including direct links to maps. ******************************************************************* credits: @mmi @Dellmassive @Pauly @Nigel W...

Did a search but can't find any word on if/how VW provide software updates on factory units, also hacked off there is no speed camera alert, just a ridiculous omission!

T6 Service intervals & inspections , Flexible & Longlife : Im just posting this here to make it easier to refer back to in future . . . source: Volkswagen Flexible Service Regimes (Longlife) | Volkswagen...

Hi All, Cant justify the cost of a set of thermal blinds that will only get used once in a blue moon, has anyone made their own? Thinking, some black fabric with bubble wrap inside and magnets to attach? Or are there any cheap 'off the shelf' alternatives? Cheers.

Looking for examples of how people are storing boards and equipment in the rear, and still having space for other items. I have a Kombi for reference. Seen on another thread some people using these: Kombi Beds for Camper Vans But at £900, I'd rather make my own. Any pictures or ideas most...

Any folks out there have a DIY Awning? I'm not wanting to fork out hundreds of pounds for an awning i'm probably going to use a handful of times in the Scottish Summer so I was thinking about a Tarpaulin plus some extending poles with a couple of guy ropes pegged down. Anyone made something...

does anyone know if its still possible to fit cab divider curtains in a t6 with a sunroof, and not drill through anything in the roofspace ??

I'm sure it's been covered before but I can't seem to find the answers I'm after before I start breaking things! I want to remove both the chrome part of the front VW badge and the chrome strips that emerge from the badge and go towards the headlights. The idea is that I can then either black...

Now I've changed engine oil & filter in plenty of cars, but it's usually very easy to spot the oil filter location. Embarrassingly I'm struggling to find it(!). I've read the maintenance document available for download, found a pic on here on another thread, but I'm still looking. Can anyone...

Has anyone had a go? I'm not going to be in a position to afford Vanshades so I'm going have a go myself. Has anyone else tried it or know any vids / links etc? Thanks Andy

silly question , but I can’t Sean to find out what is the correct oil to put in the engine, could somebody please advise me as I need to put some in now?

Has anyone attempted to de-badge their Van if so any tips??

I'm looking to fitting a EBERSPACHER D2 DIESEL HEATER to the kombi is it a straight forward job that any one that is good on the spanners can do. Just trying to see if I can save a few hundred £ by fitting this kit myself and spending the extra money on other stuff for the van or is it easier...