You should acknowledge the kindness of your Dad by giving/buying you such a nice car.🎉

One of my favorite hidden features is actually on the key fob itself. If you double tap and hold the unlock button when walking to your car, it will open all of your windows. Though you need to set it in the vehicle settings. Its called convenience opening under windows or something like that. You can have it open the driver or all windows. Really neat quirk imo

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Gotcha haven’t heard of that one. Have to try it out for myself thanks!

@bperryman2622

Жыл бұрын

you can also let go of the button when held and it will stop the windows at the same height

@europeanlegend9347

Жыл бұрын

Yup! Very common feature for many vehicles, even back before key fobs were a thing! My old Pontiac could do the same thing if you inserted the key into the door lock and held it in the clockwise position for a couple seconds. Kinda useless in those times, but very useful to have it on newer vehicles and be able to open all windows from a distance and air it out on a hot day as you're walking up to your car.

@everythingl0ud

Жыл бұрын

Vw been doing this since the 90s

@kians690

Жыл бұрын

You can also do the same with closing the windows using the lock button for when you leave the car, means you don’t have to turn the ignition on and it’s easy for when someone forgot to close their windows

Minor one but if you use two fingers and tap on temp up/down, it'll turn on the heated seats. It cycles through normally (3-2-1-off) no matter where you touch though. So there's no going from 2 to 3 or 1 to 3 without going past off.

Thanks for this! I never knew some of details, shortcuts. The mirror tilting had me wondering why it didn’t ever lower when backing up. Keep up the great videos!! Thank you!

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

No problem glad to help. Will do lots more coming your way.

It’s so nice to see special people making useful content.

Very good and useful tips! Thanks a lot. Waiting for Part 2.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Part 2 coming soon!

Ayyyyy a nice to see another Mass man uploading videos. I’m new to the VW world. Coming from an STI. But great tips and tricks vid my man, keep these comin. This cars tech makes me feel like I’m fighting way out of my weight class 😂

Another great video as always!! If it is the same as Audi, when you're in reverse, it will save the mirror position if you lower it further! So everytime you reverse, it will dip down to that position. I'm taking delivery of mine THIS WEEK!! Can't wait to try these features out!

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, gotcha ill try that out. Congratulations! Your going to love it.

@tufteeandmills

9 ай бұрын

I currently drive a Mk 7.5 Golf R & taking delivery of my Mk8 Golf R next week. Prior to my current R’s I’ve owned/driven two GTi’s & three Audi S3’s. I can confirm the reverse mirror dip function is identical in the Audi & Golf’s that I’ve owned. The mirror only dips on the nearside (passenger side). This is because a driver should have a clear enough view of the curb closest to them whilst parking without needing the offside (drivers) mirror to also dip. Hope that makes sense?! Before anyone asks me: in my opinion the R has the edge over the S3…it’s close, but it just nudges the S3 out of pole position 😂👍

"what is work...?" was my favorite and most appropriate line of the video 😂😂 Jokes aside, thanks for the video!

The right side works because it’s meant to be a curb spotter, which you’d only need on the right side in the US. Also, you can adjust the positioning of the reverse mirror option.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Gotcha thanks for the info

The second one is actually game changing! Thank you!

@ShepsGarage

7 ай бұрын

No problem

Great video! Would love to see a night time video showing off the lights exterior and interior. Also see the ambient lights and how adjustable they are.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great idea! Stay tuned because I’ll make that happen!

All these features and more are well described in the owner’s manual. It is worth reading it!

I’ve had a mk8 since jan and I did not know I could change the big tiles !!! Thank you

@Diamondgeeza77

2 ай бұрын

I didn’t know I could change the shortcuts either just watched the rest

i luv the yellow fog overlays i had them put on my 23 gti as well luckily badgeskins here in Ontario isnt far from me I also over layed the lite bar the same yellow as fogs looks great u should do it too

Great video! Love the content, keep up the good work!

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I had no idea of two of the ones you mentioned, so, thanks

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

No problem.

This was very helpful thks

Cool vid. We should do a GTI meetup of my Pomelo Yellow GTI since I'm down in Rhode Island. Thanks for the entertainment info. - there's always something new to learn about this car.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would love to set one up or if there is one i would love to attend! No problem! Yes, i love it. Its great.

The new golf looks great 👍

Thx dustin. Thats so cool

New to the GTI(23 S) gang and lovin it!

Hey Shep. With both my 2022 and now 2024 Golf R 6 spd manual, the interior lights by the sunroof switch actually are dimmable, just tap and hold your finger on it. No swiping

@ShepsGarage

6 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Hey Shep, discovered your channel awhile ago and love your content as it feels like i have someone who shares the excitement and also frustrations of the MK8. 😁 Im sorry if you've maybe already covered this in past videos but just wanted to check with you if its the same situation as ive noticed that in my MK8 the convenience entry seats cannot be disabled, and the reverse camera is slightly off centered. 🤔

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I’m glad you found me! I actually haven’t, I know the seat can be disabled in the car settings. As for the backup camera mine is perfectly fine. Haven’t heard of that issue. Might be worth posting that on a form.

excellent content - very detailed with an entertaining delivery - keep it going - q: how soon before you move on to Porsche ? :) -- or at least a GolfR

I like the warning on the dashboard😂

@ShepsGarage

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

I just bought a 2023 40th Ann w/DSG auto. (my 4th VW and 3rd GTI). I know they improved the suspension but am thinking the rear sway bar could have been tighter from the factory. Suggestion- Have you thought of adding a performance rear sway bar ( Golf R or aftermarket)?

@natanquirino5400

9 ай бұрын

An aftermarket suspension and a bit lower seems to fit perfect for me.

Hi Shep. New viewer to your videos from the UK, and yes I have subscribed. I'm waiting for delivery of a new Golf 8. Was fascinated to see you can add your own new page of tiles on the infotainment centre. Do you know if it's possible to make your own page the 'default', so whenever you press the home button its your own page that appears? Maybe you can give it a try? Thanks. Great videos. Ken

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I know that you can re arrange the pages somehow so maybe you can arrange the page to the first one. If that doesn’t work let me know! Thanks for the support.

Hi Shep, great channel. Do you have a fix to start the car and the radio does not automatically go on? Thanks for any help

@ShepsGarage

9 ай бұрын

I don’t unfortunately, but I found a reset of the screen works. Hold down on power button for a few seconds.

Nice video. I wondered why the mirror didn't tilt when the feature was enabled.. it's like BMW.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah it is. Wish both went down like Volvo and other companies.

@matthewh4717

Жыл бұрын

My guess is that here in the states we would usually parallel park with the passenger side to the curb. I wonder if it’s the reverse in Europe spec cars. 😆 would’ve been simpler just to make both go down.

Love my 22’ GLI

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

I own a pomelo yellow, and the subwoofer doesn’t fully engage unless you go into eq settings and flip out of preset eq’s.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Nice, gotcha I’ll have to see if it’s the same with mine.

@tr1ckster726

3 ай бұрын

What do you set it to for the woofer to engage, specifically?

@Ironrain29

3 ай бұрын

@@tr1ckster726 in the EQ settings you have the presets, I always have mine to the little lightening bolt to the far right, and then tap a different preset and go back to the lightening bolt.

Got a 23 20th Ann Golf R. How do you get the clock to keep the correct time. I have tried both auto set and manual. When I least expect it the time changes to some weird time zone. And is it normal for the scroll to lag when searching through ipod songs on a playlist? My 2019 Golf R scrolled through music with precision and allowed you to loop back through a playlist once you reach the 1st song.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Awesome congrats! Right now the clock is off an hour for all mk8 owners and yes that is normal. The mk8 infotament isn’t the best. So it’s normal. Just takes some getting used to.

My favourite is when it doesn't shift to sport mode when you don't have enough fuel....

Great content. I bought my son a 2022 MK8 GTi S with DSG in King's Red for his graduation/birthday/college. I am cheap. :) It is coming next week. As a VW fan I am excited too. :) BTW..I like your tree sign. Subscription is imminent .

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. awesome, even in base model its still a great car. And thank you

@deanspeer2219

Жыл бұрын

What a great graduation present. He is going to love this car!!!

@aidanjulianroman

Жыл бұрын

@@deanspeer2219 that’s a ridiculous gift. why not make kids actually work for nice things. i got a 6500 dollar that i paid half for after my first car blew the transmission. worked my ass off from 17-20 and just got myself a mk8. crazy that people get things like this given to them for something as easy as graduating

@mr.drewski158

Жыл бұрын

@@aidanjulianroman, Your ridiculous for actually caring what another person does with his/her money. Sounds to me like your just salty because YOUR old man didn’t buy you a $35,000 grad gift. People have given far more expensive gifts for far less important things in life then making it 12 years though school. CRY

@aidanjulianroman

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.drewski158 i don’t care what you do with your money. im allowed to think it’s fucking stupid but that doesn’t mean it’s keeping me up at night.

Thanks Shep! Is that an SE?

@ShepsGarage

Ай бұрын

Yes, it is!

Did you buy this car new? And do you run 87 octane gas in it? What are your mpg averages?

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

I did, I run 93 because it’s better, I get about 20mpg bc I drive in sport mode all the time and my car is modded.

Nice video, but you teased "Secret button?" in this video's image, yet never mentioned it. Not cool.

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nice vid man... i was supposed to get my gti today but the price in my country shot up from 200k to 225k (44.7k to 50.2k) so i canceled the car.... its sad but how much is it in your country??

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Mine was 38k listed but a got a discount off mine so it was a little cheaper then that. Its an SE with the upgraded seats.

@genderlessyoutubefanperson

Жыл бұрын

You can have the base model GTi , S trim with DSG here in USA for under 33k. My son dislikes sun/moonroof and wanted a plaid seats. Only choice in US is S trim.

do you know how to show current gear in D-mode?

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes it should show it on the display, you can configure it to show what gear your in.

@tyroneaprill3763

Жыл бұрын

How?

Does this GTI come with power folding mirrors or are they manually folded mirrors?

@josephcommodari4421

Жыл бұрын

nope their manual.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

You can buy a power folding it for $300 though

If you are used to a smartphone & tablet then the touch screens & menus are no problem

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Valid point!

I think this "hidden details" are very common settings of a Volkswagen - if somebody knows the type...

Hi, I was curious how you provided the center counter on your dashboard with the red accent in the honeycomb area. The one with the GTI logo in it. My background is just black. Please let me know.

@ShepsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hello, to be honest with you I’m not too sure. I know the cluster is configurable so I would just play around with it to see if you can get that pattern. It could be related to that mine was one of the first few off of the line so it’s a very very early us model.

This guy's really cute🤭. Wouldn't these "hidden" details magically become unhidden if owners just read the manual after getting the car? Is it because of some outdated regulation that Golfs in the US don't have the really convenient "Auto Hold" feature for the park brake? It's a bit mean that power folding mirrors are not standard, as they are in other countries.

Your first detail came in after 2 minutes and 7 seconds. You talking for 2 minutes and 7 seconds was meaningless. Get to the point. Nobody wants to hear all what you said in that 2 minutes and 7 seconds

What's w the science is real sign lol Come on man