Recent content by janderson

Not really sure where to go with this one. My wife's 1999 Audi A6 did not come with an owners manual. I would love to have one, as there are tons of features on the car that I have no idea how to use (well, at least correctly ;) ). Any one have experience finding manuals for cars. The...

I am beside myself with grief. It happened some time yesterday. Someone pulled up next to my car (and maybe they were in some huge hurry), opened their door, and "ding." I now have a crease in my rear valence. It is not huge (about 1 1/2"), but it is very noticeable. What can I do? Is...

Well, lets see, where to begin. I have not posted anything on Autopia in . . . well, lets just say a really long time. Much has happened since I posted last, but that is for another day. On to the real issue. I had a Thule roof rack on my car over the winter (to tote my skis around), and...

After about three months, I got my new Volkswagen GTI VR6. Of course it has not rained all summer long, and the day I got to get my car, it is pouring. Oh well, now, maybe I can actually wash my car, without having to worry about getting arrested ;) . The VW rep was laughing as I began to...

Ok, I am supposed to pick up my new car on Wednesday, which is very exciting. I can hardly contain myself. I went to the dealership yesterday, and saw that my car had already arrived. So now I have GTI on the brain. Well, long story short, the salesman who sold me my first car was there...

Now I am all too familiar with the nasty bugs of the DelMarVa area. They are bad (but not as bad as those nasty bird like bugs in Florida), and make a serious mess on your car. Now, I would not have to normally deal with this problem (bugs that is), but I drive to the ocean (Delaware) each...

Ok, I am getting a new ride, and I have to pick the color today. What do you think: Matchstick Red (orangish color/red) Green Rave (light "neon" green type of color) Reflex Silver Tornado Red Indigo Blue Let me know what you think.

Ok, long story short. I just bought a VW a month ago . . . there were problems . . . now they are giving me a new one. I can pick any color I want (within the model range). So here is my dilemma, what color should I get. My past car was midnight black. We won't be doing that again. I...

Hard to belive it, but I am getting another new car. I bought my GTI on April 29, 2002. The car has been in the shop for most of the time that I have had it (over 20 days). So yesterday, I got a call from VW, letting me know that they have decided to give me a new car. I was a bit...

:shocked I saw this, and had to show you all. I have never seen wax this pricey before. I mean, come on, it's wax, not Gold. http://www.autogeek.net/zymatglaz.html That is craziness. I love my car, but I also like to eat from time to time.

I have used a number of products before I used the Lexol Leather Cleaner and Conditioner, so I was a bit apprehensive about using it on my new leather seats. Well, after I got my car's window's tinted, there was tinting solution all over the inside of my car, so I decided that this was the time...

My clay is getting very black. Should I stop using it, or can I continue to use it. It is not soaked in dirt, but it has some black streaks in it, so I wanted to make sure that I am not claying with a bar covered with grime, that I have been trying to remove. Let me know. Best regards.

Man, what a great company . I just placed an order for a bunch of detailing goodies, and decided to give some praise when praise is due. I have always been completely satisfied with my purchases, and my most recent experience today is a direct reflection of great customer service. I called to...

I conditioned my leather seats this past Saturday. I used the Eagle One Leather Conditioner. It left a "oily" glaze on the seats. I tried to wipe it all off, but I could not get it all. What should I use? What other products have you all used, with positive results? Not too many product...

Is it possible to protect the front of your car from the hazards of daily driving? I know that you can get a clear "sticker" type product to put on the hood of your Z3 BMW, but I have not heard of any such product for Volkswagens. Are there other products out there? I-95 in MD has a bunch...