My VW Tiguan: 14K km in 10 months, first service & upcoming plans

The overall fuel efficiency seems to be hovering around 10 km/l which seems fair considering that the car is mostly used in the city.

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Just back from the first service at 14200 km.

Routine service - cost 8800 rupees. Got the wheel alignment checked outside.

Overall the engine seems very smooth after the service. The engine smoothness is quite marked, so am wondering if it makes sense to do an oil change every 10k km rather than the specified 15k km. The car feels solid and like new after 10 months. No squeaks or rattles.

I am a bit sceptical about the battery life. No issues / complaints with the car so far.

Just received my Carlink kit 4.0.

Initial impressions: Works seamlessly once connected. Takes some time to boot up after the car is started. Will update after some more real-time use.

Got a magnetic AC vent phone holder from Amazon. So there are no cables hanging around for connections.

The overall FE seems to be hovering around 10kmpl, which seems fair considering the majority of city driving.

Next on the agenda

• Code out the 80/120-speed chimes
• OE window blinds (not available at the service centre now)
• PPF or vinyl or similar for the rear bumper near the loading lip. That part is already got a few scratches from suitcases being pulled out from the boot.
• Spare wheel-mounted subwoofer - Any suggestions or options? Has anybody done an audio upgrade on your cars?

Happy with the car after 10 months of use. The car seemed pricey when launched. Looking at the prices of the competition, the Tiguan actually feels VFM for what it offers.

Happy motoring!

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