Hi,

Recently bought a second hand 2003 V6 4motion - awesome car, as I posted on the Newbie site. There are a couple of questions which I'd be very grateful for help in answering:

1. Fuel gauge does not go beyond 3/4 even though I am sure it is full. Not a major issue, but wondering whether anyone else has had this problem. I saw another posting which recommended to short the battery leads (not the battery of course) which cured a similar though not identical problem. Do you think that would help this one? If I do this does the radio need recoding (no codes for it were provided)?
2. Car came with only one key, and no 'code tag' as per the instruction book. VW dealer has quoted $444 for new key plus $88 for recoding - wouldn't think there is any way around this, but would be interested in any potential alternatives.
3. Headlights on low beam seem very poor in their road coverage - light does not go very far in front of the car. Adjusting them using the adjustment 'wheel' does not lift them sufficiently. Is there a manual adjustment somewhere? High beam also seems a little 'unfocused' though not too bad.
4. Leather boot for the gear lever is very worn. I have seen sites that offer a replacement gear lever and boot, but nothing which just offers the boot by itself. I am thinking that maybe an upholstery guru could be able to replace it, or is there another alternative?
5. Driver's door squeaks - dealer said to rub some silicone on it, which I have done, but it still squeaks. Again it's not a major issue but would be nice to cure.

My only regret is that I didn't know about the Bora sooner - it is certainly a dream to drive, and I love the 'sleeper' appearance too.

Thanks for any help which you folk can provide.