orca Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I've had my import GTI for a couple of weeks now and have got a Dutch service log book and an English one. Both have been stamped and dated by the Dutch dealer but neither has a vehicle data sticker inside it. The data sticker in the boot of the car is there though. Do I need a data sticker in the log book for any warranty work or is the one in the boot sufficient? Will I need it in the log book if I want to sell the car on? If I do need one then how easy or hard is it to get a replacement sticker? I bought the car through cars4charities. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 not sure why you didn't get the sticker on your dutch service book though. usually to register the car with VW in the UK you need to show your service book with the data sticker and your v5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Yeah it's strange that the sticker wasn't in the original dutch service book. They must have forgot to do it for whatever reason! I'll drop cars4charities an email and ask them to get the dealer to get a replacement sticker. This should be possible I hope. I suppose VW could get the data from the sticker in the boot as it contains the same data. I could take a photo of it and print it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I scanned my data sticker page from the service booklet, and e-mailed this to VW UK to register my import ED30 (with V5 and PDI stamped page) If you're clever with Photoshop or some other photo software you could possibly scan your blank service book page and then superimpose the photo of the data sticker from your boot onto it - it may look like the real thing Where is it in the boot ? I've never noticed that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Where is it in the boot ? I've never noticed that one [/ QUOTE ] lift up the boot carpet and it should be stuck to the painted floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 [ QUOTE ] If you're clever with Photoshop or some other photo software you could possibly scan your blank service book page and then superimpose the photo of the data sticker from your boot onto it - it may look like the real thing [/ QUOTE ] I might just do that if I get nowhere with cars4charities. They have been very helpful (answered all my queries promptly) during the purchase of the car so hopefully they will sort it out. The sticker in the log book is the same as the one in the boot so it's not as if I would be forging anything or stealing another cars identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I would definitely get it all as it should be but don't resort to 'Photoshop' workarounds if you can avoid it. I never even noticed the sticker under the boot carpet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I totally agree with you RR re photoshop changes. btw I've just compared my boot sticker to the one in the service book and they are noticably different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I totally agree with you RR re photoshop changes. btw I've just compared my boot sticker to the one in the service book and they are noticably different... [/ QUOTE ] I would have thought that they should be the same. Do they have the same layout but have different codes or are they a totally different layout but with the same codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 the data is the same on both but the service book sticker has a bit more writing on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 My data sticker (from service book) looks like this (with serial number blanked off!) : It would be good if someone had a decoder As long as your VIN Number on the sticker in your boot matches your V5 I'm sure you will be fine. Just fax/send a photo/scan of your boot sticker to VW UK to get your car registered (together with your V5 and PDI page.) Once registered with VW UK you will be able to get all warranty work done, regardless of the data sticker not being in the service book. You will also get full VW Roadside Assistance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] It would be good if someone had a decoder [/ QUOTE ] this may be of partial help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks Petsy...thats good for the VIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemod Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Just type them in HERE eg. 1KY = disc brakes, rear 1LL = disc brakes, front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thanks Mike...just what was needed ! ....not seen that before I suppose an important one for imports is this one :- "B0N = component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Great Britain, various parts" The others on mine are as follows :- B0N = component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Great Britain, various parts C1B = steel wheels 5 1/2J x 14 for Seat, painted black, offset 35 G0K = 6-speed manual transmission H7D = tires 225/40 R 18 92Y xl J0L = battery 340 A (70 Ah) D80 = code not found :-( 1AT = electronic stabilization program (ESP) 1G8 = breakdown set 1XU = mass damper 1NL = covers for alloy wheels 0YC = weight category rear axle weight range 3 L98 = code not found :-( 1JE = rear sports shock absorption 1KY = disc brakes, rear 1LL = disc brakes, front 1AT = electronic stabilization program (ESP) 1G8 = breakdown set 1XU = mass damper 1NL = covers for alloy wheels 5RV = outer right rear view mirror: non-spherical 5SJ = outer left rear view mirror: convex TA2 = components for, base engine, unit 06F.D 0BF = rear stabilizer 3S0 = without roof rails/roof load rack 3U3 = luggage compartment cover with luggage net QG1 = service interval prolongation 8AG = us radio stereo cr. 8GU = alternator 140A 8ZN = antenna 1KY = disc brakes, rear 1LL = disc brakes, front 3YR = door pockets with insert mats G08 = front shock absorption 0GG = emissions concept EU 4 0Y1 = standard climatic zones 4UF = drivers and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation 4X3 = side airbag front with curtain airbag 4R4 = power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker 4K3 = radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing N2Z = seat covering for special editions 5MD = decorative aluminum inserts 8RM = eight loudspeakers (passive) 2JG = body-colored bumpers E2M = Edition 0AE = front stabilizer 0BF = rear stabilizer 2UC = sports version 2G7 = filler neck module 1 with insert 1JE = rear sports shock absorption L98 = code not found :-( 0YC = weight category rear axle weight range 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 [ QUOTE ] As long as your VIN Number on the sticker in your boot matches your V5 I'm sure you will be fine. Just fax/send a photo/scan of your boot sticker to VW UK to get your car registered (together with your V5 and PDI page.) Once registered with VW UK you will be able to get all warranty work done, regardless of the data sticker not being in the service book. You will also get full VW Roadside Assistance . [/ QUOTE ] I'll take a photo of the sticker in the boot and use that. Have to wait until the weekend to do it as it's dark when I leave the house for work and dark when I get back! Hopefully it should be ok. Thanks for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Went to the dealers this morning to register the car. They accepted the printout of the data sticker from the boot Hopefully, I should get some breakdown cover. Not sure if you get VW Assist with imports though. Website says no but some people say yes. Should have asked the dealers but forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 unless things have changed, you should get one year of vw assistance cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Hopefully, I should get some breakdown cover. Not sure if you get VW Assist with imports though. Website says no but some people say yes. Should have asked the dealers but forgot. [/ QUOTE ] You are definitely entitled to VW Roadside Assistance - even if you don't receive anything in the post (like me). Ring VW Roadside Assist on 0800777192 in about a weeks time to check, and ask them how long your cover lasts. You may be pleasantly surprised at how long you are actually covered for (I know I was) Good news about getting it registered with your boot sticker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'll give VW a call next week sometime. Thanks everyone for all your help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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