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mjc299
23-09-2008, 03:02 PM
Hi, this is my first time on this board and I need some help!

My parents, avid smokers, bought a Golf Plus a a few months ago, nearly new, however as most cars available on the market it didn't have the smoker's pack. Being an intrepid fellow I suggested that it would be easy to remedy, so I ordered the parts that the VW parts department said I needed.

This is the illustration they faxed me:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/o_asxetos/Golf%20Plus%20Ashtray/GolfPlusSmokingPack.jpg

I was told I needed parts 4 & 8 on the top illustration, total cost £28.24 inc VAT. According to the illustration, it should just slot into place.

This is what I received:

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/o_asxetos/Golf%20Plus%20Ashtray/IMG_3842.jpg

If you take a closer look at the right of the ashtray:
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/o_asxetos/Golf%20Plus%20Ashtray/IMG_3843.jpg

you will notice that there is a little pin extruding which follows an arc as the ashtray is pushed shut. As is, the ashtray is constantly open, there is no "spring-latch" to keep it in place, merely a spring mechanism which pushes it open. Also you will notice a slot rail, which is mirrored on the opposite side. Taking a close look at the illustrations from the fax, which I know are not detailed and not always accurate, but it shows a completely different exterior. It's as if the ashtray I received is fitted into a cover which would then be fitted into place.

VW quoted me approx. £144+VAT labour (1hr20) to fit it, plus parts - but I'm worried that the parts I was told to order were either inaccurate or not the whole story - as they now tell me that part of the centre console needs to be removed.

Does anyone have an ashtray in their Golf Plus? What do you see when you pull it out? Any help is much appreciated.