MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE GOLF R I BOUGHT FROM BIRMINGHAM!

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Good luck for Sunday everyone! Still not entered? Enter here: www.planetofdreams.co.uk/draws/volkswagen-golf-r-mk8-29-10-24

[@Tonys_training]

You know what Calvin you really know how to see the good in a bad situation and that takes a special kind of person

[@Nobodyofimportancetospeakof]

Oh, I absolutely refuse to touch cars from Birmingham, Bradford, Bolton, Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, or Luton-because, you know, I’ve only been dabbling in this little car trading game for a mere 38 years. Instead, I heroically venture to Scotland, Eire, and Northern Ireland to get the good stuff.

[@junelcole6663]

Come to London lol

[@_-000-_]

And we all know why 😉

[@hassan.hadier]

lol scotland your buying rust

[@thatsjustme1990]

@@Nobodyofimportancetospeakof that’s one way to get rid of it😉👍

[@Nobodyofimportancetospeakof]

@@hassan.hadieryou stick to snagging dingers from manningham lane top g

[@Matt_Tayl0r]

Birmingham & Golf R 😂😂😂

[@fatwalletboy2]

You havent even listened to a word Calvins said have you?

[@Luckyjo21]

@@fatwalletboy2 cry

[@terrysmith8918]

@@fatwalletboy2yer he said they are from just outside of Birmingham!

[@s.1937]

What world are we living in where people are saying don’t buy a car from a certain city🤦‍♂️. Never judge and assume.

[@Frankieboi19911]

​@s.1937 It's not assuming when it's well known most cars from areas such as Bradford an Birmingham are bodge jobs with stolen parts fitted etc

[@chrissmyth9022]

Isn’t it rule 101 of car trading “never buy a car from Birmingham”

[@snf321gotti6]

Not really that's just what racist prcks make up

[@bobbymercer9789]

Never buy a car from a “non car guy either”

[@Copyrightact962]

And Bradford.

[@thekingofmeerkats]

@@Copyrightact962 And Luton

[@davidbryant5881]

You get bad cars from every part of the country not just specific places so stop slaging off them

[@FilomenaMckerley]

Love how you always keep it real in every video.

[@peterjeavons8476]

I thought you knew about car dealing never buy fook all from Birmingham

[@helipeek2736]

Why?

[@Luckyjo21]

@@helipeek2736 scammer central, you'll find put soon enough

[@terrysmith8918]

@@helipeek2736usual suspect antics

[@muckspreader1able]

@@helipeek2736are you just being stupid on purpose 😂

[@s.1937]

What world are we living in where people are saying don’t buy a car from a certain city🤦‍♂️. Never judge and assume.

[@DCPEvo]

I was thinking about a Golf R, but this vid brought me back to my senses about getting another VAG product. Did me a solid for snapping me out of it.

[@Adamwooldridge]

Car is ace mate, tickets bought. Good luck everyone🤘🏻

[@robnagamah5510]

Calv i think u make a perfect guru, giving good advice to people lol. Always a positive person and nevers see the bad in people

[@MargaretMaimela-lw6kh]

Mr Calvin love your channel brother all the way from South Africa.

[@mitchtaylor3179]

Hey calvin love your content and the positivity that you carry all the time so refreshing to see and watch😁 easily some of the best car content 🤙🏻keep being you, absolute legend!👊🏼

[@willslatimer]

Kwik Fit stuck a random snow & mud tyre on my car by accident which made it really pull to the right. I am not a huge car person but enjoy these videos but I was surprised how much it made a difference.

[@BlaxJakx]

Missed the draggy opportunity on this too Calvin!

[@stevierea70]

Beautiful looking car and what a give away. Fair play and respect to the 4 young business men who sold you the car and the very, very best of luck to them in their future deals. There are too many 20 year olds selling 30k motors. Keep it up lads 👌

[@richardtaylor7411]

Car looks absolutely incredible Calvin. Definitely prefer the ‘after’ look.

[@donomar4472]

One of the best looking mk8 golf R’s out there 🔥

[@farhanshakir5733]

Birmingham should've been a red flag from the start

[@ru6886]

It’s great having VW warranty if it does but time is money and it’s time out of your day to go and get it sorted when you could be buying stock or selling

[@fozpringle1]

For people commenting, watch the video, the cars under warranty and the lads offered to fix for free but put your biases aside

[@liamegan4303]

🙏 🙏 🙏 Amen bro

[@jacob1029]

Offering and it happening are two different things, but let's be honest this isn't helping the stereotype.

[@fozpringle1]

@@jacob1029 not helping the stereotype or re enforcing the fact that people like you are prejudiced??

[@jacob1029]

@fozpringle1 I'd say people like you are clearly more of the issue here, straight on your high horse about my opinions without actually asking them or viewing them. Classic.

[@fozpringle1]

@jacob1029 that's a very narcissistic approach, don't look internally and just spread negativity externally

[@terrylee7551]

Good morning just watched your video taking a car to VW? I had mine serviced in April had orange lights coming up on the dash when I enquired to let them check them for me as it was under warranty their response was they will check it with their machine and if they found default they would confirm with head office whether it come under the warranty or not it’s so happened they couldn’t find it but a big butt they charge me £148 for checking it on £165 for an oil change. I needed smelly salt so just be aware that something just don’t come under that warranty and it’s entirely in the hands of main office love to win the car couldn’t afford to run it though but be lovely to win it. Keep up the good work all the best mate.

[@trevorbryan5416]

Calvin such an honest person, love your videos.

[@leeanaly]

I wouldn’t be bothered were Calvin bought it from! He’s giving it away for free! What a guy 👍👍

[@stevepeacock4265]

Get it properly checked, I had a similar issue with a Peugeot pulling to left. Main dealer kept doing it to spec but basic alignment. Did a 4 wheel alignment and sorted

[@shakeel_a4934]

It looks amazing. The black touches is amazing

[@matthewspence8338]

The selector lever fault on the gearbox was a warranty recall I’m nearly sure. Happened on my MK8 GTI.

[@joelfigueira]

Never would buy a from the Birmingham, Leeds, Bradford! IYKYK

[@s.1937]

What world are we living in where people are saying don’t buy a car from a certain city🤦‍♂️. Never judge and assume.

[@maxking4223]

@@s.1937the world we live in is one where people get f*cked over by some F*cker selling a shitbox. There’s a reason why people won’t buy from Birmingham and it’s because the reputation that’s the people of Birmingham have earned. everyone knows someone who’s been done over by someone in Birmingham. Chop shops, non declared cat cars.

[@PatLadsChan99]

Or Luton 😅sorry not sorry

[@s.1937]

@@PatLadsChan99 😂😂

[@danpeters5028]

I wouldn't buy any car from Bradford or Leeds not even for a 10er 😂 no thanks sorry no keys only w flat head screw driver and a coat hanger it's parked in a pub car park 😂 I'm good think ill pass

[@paulspeight8398]

The revised engine cover is available FOC..Plus I had to wait 6 months for the 2nd key fob due to chip shortage 😡 CS helped with telling the dealer to get their 👇out! The key comes with the emergency key pre-cut to match the cars vin number.

[@cadds6714]

You Sir, are a great commentator. Love Golfs, dont drive anything else until now!

[@alexb5105]

Love your positivity and outlook on life Calv! Great content as always 👏🎬

[@Truckerboy809]

My skoda octavia vrs DSG also used to say gearbox faulty, and it was the shifter selector

[@escos0410]

Ours as well Transmission fault/ gearbox malfunction turn it off, turn it back on and back to normal Just didn’t save a fault code Turns out it was all todo with the steering wheel All the gremlins was todo with it

[@sproatacus3637]

Send it to VW. i dont mind waiting for it 😊 keep the positivity flowing Calvin 👍🏻

[@wesleytaylor6062]

The spec on this golf R is perfect. It's even better after its visit to racingline oem plus

[@Jakeholmes11]

Brilliant video👏🏼 car is looking unreal🤞🏼😍

[@ByronUK]

I don’t understand why you’re promoting a group of guys that sold you a vehicle knowing it had faults. You can say all you like they might have not known but they drove it to you and the faults are blatant. Sorry Calv, but it’s not negative to call someone out.

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Let’s just assume for arguments sake you’re right and they done all of this intentionally. Like myself and most people in their 20’s we all make mistakes. They have the option to either learn from it and win or ignore it and lose. Either way it makes absolutely no odds to me so I wish nothing but the best for them 🙌

[@miltonmotorsone]

@@CalvinsCarDiarywinners’ mindset

[@Jam7-1983]

Your so spot on bro ❤​@@CalvinsCarDiary

[@scitec717]

That cars mint new set of rims & Tyres not a big deal just made the car even minter, the cars got a VW warranty ffs that's a win, which car trader in there right mind would knowingly come on camera on a popular youtubers channel to intentionally to rip them off

[@bobbymercer9789]

Why’s everyone crying? I mean you had a fair shot at checking all the issues before you bought it, you can’t blame a bunch of guys for selling you a car WITH warranty 🤦‍♂️ what more do you want? A free car?

[@KeyBrosUK]

I’ll never buy another vag again. Bought a golf R new in 2021 looked exactly same as that had load of problems with it. Bought a cupra ateca start of this year new had loads of problems with it already. Still doesn’t steer straight. Bought a new X5 3.0 in 2019 and 5 years later all its had is general suspension components tyres and servicing. Stage 2. Same with my last 335d hardly needed anything in 6 years. M cars a little different but even then you don’t mind spending a little here and there. Vag products are now just cheap pieces of plastic, and not worth the money at all. Will enter to win ofc haha but I’ll sell and buy another BMW 😅

[@muckspreader1able]

BMW 😂behave

[@KeyBrosUK]

@ every car has its weak points most of which you can address on BMWs so it’s down to preference. At least they drive properly, get rear wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution, good on track good on road and they aren’t made of plastic bags. There’s no other real drivers car that comes close to them other than Porsches. What you drive?🤣

[@Mac_F87]

@@KeyBrosUKit’s 2024 mate. The VAG group make cars that are good on road and on track. Also BMW have moved into AWD performance cars. Times move on. 🤦🏻

[@Mac_F87]

Yeh BMW absolutely don’t use any cheap plastic in the manufacture of their cars. 😂

[@KeyBrosUK]

@ go and compare what 50k gets you and how much nicer a 50k BMW is to a 50k vw or Audi, cupra etc. Night and day.

[@adriansmith1410]

The car looks perfect you have shown VW what they should do great job✌️🐸

[@matthewking5193]

I took mine to VW with mods and they still did work on it, they weren’t bothered lol. All depends on the dealer I suppose

[@paulpeopleperson3594]

Great video I would love this car if I was 30 years younger - now if it was a top spec Volvo XC- now you are talking.

[@hornchurcheagle843]

Appreciate what youre doing Calvin 👏🏽

[@epiiccg8mer230]

Why are people in the comments still calling the sellers out? Potentially they did know it had issues but they didn’t have to offer to pay for it to be fixed to be fair on them. They put there company name out and surly if they knew it had issues they wouldn’t want the negativity coming back to them. Seemed genuine to me and good on you Calvin for standing by them . Keep the videos coming! Now the wait for the next video 😩🤣

[@LeeHoops]

Under trading standards, yes they did have to offer to fix it. Known fault or not. Dealers can’t just sell faulty vehicles and refuse to fix them, instead they try and palm it off to a warranty company.

[@S7.]

@@LeeHoops No they don’t 🤣 CONSUMER rights don’t apply to trade-to-trade deals. Stop talking 💩🤣

[@jermainerobinson7098]

Great video it’s a nice watch at lunch time lol the problems with the car are common vw and Audi problems nothing to do with them young guys l had the same water leak when l bought my car with very low mileage on the clock and it came from a main Audi dealer keep the videos rolling they go down a treat on my lunch break 😂🍟🥂🤜🏽🤛🏻

[@pw3591]

They seemed like a decent enough bunch of lads, but as with many of the other comments I personally avoid cars from any large city / urban area like London, Birmingham etc. etc. if only because of the type of driving it's probably done, parking dinks, kerbing, clutching it in crawling traffic etc.

[@Nottinghamdashcam]

Great video as always Calvin! Fingers wqs crossed for the vxr! Glad it went to a good new owner! The golf r looks beautiful with the new wheels! Hoping for this one! I hope you are having a great week!! Stay safe out there 🚗🚗

[@andybrooks7908]

Fantastic car that Calvin , its a shame you can't tune it those mk8 R make 400hp with a stage 1 , it definitely wants some spaces on tho , excellent content Calvin as always god bless

[@thedeeprot]

Hope you can sort it mate! Loving the vids!

[@paulbolter4813]

I’m from Birmingham, but I only buy from a dealership who gives warranty. I use derby trade cars, lovely family business who look after there customers

[@PaulJames-i1q]

Great honest content as always👍love the fact of you sticking up for all the haters👍true words from an honest gentleman👍well done SIR AND THE TEAM👍💪

[@Dan-78]

I done a deal back in 2002 with a guy from Brum, he was sound, back then I swapped a vectra sri for a Mondeo st24, car was in the best condition ever, so not all are bad from there.

[@4nish1993]

Surprised by the issues on a 4 year old car also that people spend so much money on a car like this and not maintain it.

[@Randalf666]

Definitely not these days. Lease ppi cars why would they bother spending on it and that’s if they can afford to look after them properly to start with. Just look at the state of most mk7 Rs 140i s etc. most abused bags of shite by 80k mikes.

[@stichupman]

​@@Randalf666I recently bought an m140i with about 80k miles and what stood out was the fact it was a 1 owner front new full specialist service history with genuine parts fitted and good quality tyres fitted tell me someone has cared and maintained it properly.

[@Randalf666]

@ yes I did the same several years ago. A 1 owner 140i with full history it did help that I knew the previous owner. I changed the oil filter housing and did an oil change once a year was a good car. You did well it’s just the risk of the unknown nowadays remaps, launch controls and abuse especially from cold etc etc. But enjoy your 140i. I went Golf R wagon after mine.

[@simonbrannelly4409]

Calv.. your Jst a good guy giving good vibes pal..onwards and upwards buddy 👍

[@RichEarll]

Nice car, good video, healthy outlook. ❤

[@darrelemery7659]

Love the look of the car and love you and your attitude to life Calvin ❤

[@stureeves719]

Don't know if I missed it in the video but the pulling to the left could have been the original wheels.i recently had an Audi A2 that pulled to the left and couldn't get to the bottom of it.changed the wheels and fixed the problem.original wheels were out of shape and car drove fine apart from the pull.

[@DanielBroadbent-nm6rg]

Looks mint Cal just needs a rear back box or change the tips up🤔

[@jamesg2569]

needs a GPF delete to get any noise

[@joecotter9014]

Without a doubt it looks better as it is now compared to before - so much so I've signed up as a dreamcatcher to boost my chances of winning it on my birthday!!

[@mrotheos]

Have you put a fresh set of tires on it yet? Bent control arm maybe?

[@jamborambomango6193]

Great video calv these golf’s are One of my favourite cars one day I’ll have one 😢😂 a little out my price range 😅

[@sccobyste]

You transformed the mk8 looks amazing

[@soona6734]

🤞I win one on my bday. Great video getting to the bottom of the issues the Golf R had and respect to the professionalism dealing with the young lads. Subscribed

[@raymck2115]

Well done, mate, so pleased that you are calling the naysayers out; if you can't say anything nice, then say nothing.

[@andyshipman8268]

Calvin you go over and above on every you give away TOP MAN 😎

[@neilcutler8064]

Black and high for me just to clear the bumps in the road, apart from that awesome job 👍

[@samtheman407]

I’ve got the bronze racing line alloys on my cupra 290 they look amazing with the racing line springs

[@Khal9518]

Hoping I actually win this one since the M4 was a heartbreak 😂😂. Good on the lads from Birmingham to help out post sale - wish them the best

[@sirjonnythundrpants6863]

When I first watched Calvin I thought he was portentous however I was completely wrong, such a top guy

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

I don’t know exactly what that word means but it sounds like a positive comment thanks mate.

[@paulmorris1427]

hi calvin ive a 2022 Gti had loads of assist , gearbox ,adaptive cruise faults popping up all the time had it back to th dealers 3 time and they said the faults haven been logged , love your car tho cal looks fab , someone is going. to be very happy , great content

[@stichupman]

Could be a bad battery mate I had very similar faults on my mk7 golf r once I changed the battery and got it coded all was good. The faults were intermittent as well dont know if yours is similar.

[@paulmorris1427]

Thanks for the response I’ll have it checked out

[@foo4572]

Calvin isn’t daft .. he obviously making money plus someone will win it … 😊

[@clumsy1974]

That leaking thermostat is an issue on the TSI engine I think? My Leon had the same. The quote on that, back in 2021 was £900. It was done on warranty.

[@Badrul-g1r]

Calvin you are a legend

[@JD01_]

That Golf R is looking tidy Calvin🔥🚗👌

[@andrewcairns7719]

Great video as always Calvin 👍

[@rossarmstrong5823]

Ahh I’d have definitely went for the gunmetal over the black for the alloys. Not a fan of black alloys. Think it makes they alloys loose all their detail.

[@deanharriss2029]

Brilliant content as always Calvin, loving the positivity vibes. By the way, I’m winning that car Sunday. 😂😂👍

[@jonathanprescott5292]

My 2021 GTi has the ‘gear select error’. It’s going into VW Tuesday to be replaced under warranty. Known fault

[@jonathanprescott5292]

Got fixed yesterday no questions, they had the car about 5 hours but were busy

[@KGregs]

I think the golf looks stunning

[@thedroneguy9096]

Cars looking good ! Can't wait to win it 🎉. Might change the wheels though !

[@angelomanuel4848]

Absolutely love your attitude !!!!

[@muckspreader1able]

Sorry but there’s no way I would have bought a car off them and especially from Birmingham.Not being negative just realistic like many others👍🏼

[@stormtrooper2k581]

Calvin keep being the amazing person you are! Spread positivity and good vibes only

[@stevewhite5554]

Good job your giving it away !

[@HT_786]

Another great video Calvin.. something a little off topic.. where is your Gillet from? 😂 thanks

[@1066gaz]

What's happened with the 30-70 mph times calvin.

[@sadiqalam2815]

I still want this car, it’s one of those fancy cars that you can actually drive every day and afford hopefully I get that lucky

[@enstarcreations]

Hey calv just some feedback on the onit hoodies, Please make it without the strings and the oversized fit look, My personal opinion 👌

[@paulbetesta]

Awesome car great content Calvin 🙏🏻👍👏👏👏

[@seanm2120]

Some car 🔥 Your lucky you didn’t need a new steering wheel like myself “SOS error” 🤦🏼‍♂️ another major issue across the VAG range which the dealers try and get out of changing 😂

[@TESTA-CC]

Well done Fellas 🤙🤙

[@williamwatts7550]

Any car can have problems it doesn't matter who or where you buy it from

[@DashDriver-z1r]

The industry knows fast Germans cars from Birmingham Bradford Luton are red flags, there have been so many issues

[@philipsinclair5575]

Black exhaust tips and the car will look complete

[@dangreene5676]

Got to ask, dude... dont mods of any kind void manufacturer's warrantee? Springs etc?

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

The intake does yes that’s why we took it off but not springs

[@dangreene5676]

@CalvinsCarDiary cheers, dude. I didn't know that. Thought it was any mods to stock. My bad 🤙

[@alanthomson1227]

Calvin ,well said , 2ish I could afford to buy a car from you , I know I would have peace of mind , one day perhaps, 2ho knows , but I’m in my 70 s now , so no breath holding . Still watching your videos keels me feeling young get than perhaps I should .

[@doylehammond5252]

Car looks so good Calvin! If I win it you can have my car in return to give away 😎

[@nickkitching5555]

Knew they were a bunch of 🤡's from the first video😂

[@Way2fast4u82]

I cannot believe you bought this car man.😂

[@iainhenderson1293]

Well done well said people need to keep happy

[@afella29]

Swap the tyres left to right might have a dominating tyre

[@richardgavagan3503]

Think gearbox fault is common on the golf r and gti but even new cars can all of a sudden have faults popping up

[@PeterLarter81]

Love the way you saying GIVING AWAY lol as if cal man

[@callayland6941]

Need to do an ADAS recalibration after a 4 wheel alignment