Got the same car a year ago. And have to say i am really happy with it! Especially like this car in a long trips. Very convenient seats. Your videos have teach me a lot about this car. Thank you buddy! Wish you the best with this excellent car.
I sold it a few months ago. The guy who bought it replaced the hydraulic compensators for the valves rockers (I have no experience with that). And it's still drives, he sent me videos.
I have owned Sharan 2011 highline for 220 000 km, I like the car but it is not the cheap car to maintain. I have had to repair/replace the following right side sliding door electronics (door control unit, sliding door motor, aux motor for the lock), Left side sliding door control unit, breaks front and back + rotors, back wheel bearings, rear struts, clutch and flywheel, cambelt, adblue heater, glow plungs, egr valve, aircon compressor. Yes I know that most are parts that you have replace after a while, but price of the parts are high and a lot of electric faults on this car. But I live in the north so we have very cold winters and the car is made in warm Portugal. Great car to drive but some times the faults get you angry. Especially during winter time, doors are frozen, all kind of electrical issue. Some of these fixed with your videos so thank you. Keep up the great work.
Hi..im a new subscriber and just purchased a second hand sharan 2013 which had 70k KM to it. I love the car so much hence i bought it but i worry alot about the reliability and the part where people are saying on its clutch egr and etc..thx for this video as its comforting to hear your views! Keep up!
I've got lots of other videos about this car (mainly technical-mechanical though, but there will be much more), and a Facebook group. When you find your Sharan, or before that - you are very welcome here: facebook.com/groups/wheelsandmotors.sharan/
Clocks used to be click on the top just next to the rear view mirror but yes they decided to be clever.... Nice to see real view after 1 year owning Thinking to buy one again Cheers
I like to stay with simplicity for reliability :) DSG gearboxes have bad reputation, they say they are good now, but who knows, don't want to risk. Plus, as a driver I prefer manual.
@@raymondcwleung 6 speed or 7 speed ? and can you tell me how to 'treat' them? some comments i saw they said "if you understand how to use dsg" if you mind to explain, so many thanks
Congrats on the in-depth analysis. very handy! Those plastic rail protectors broke in my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. It seems no one has reach the proper solution...
Nice one! Thank you :) It is a good car! By the way, where do you look for part numbers? I know dealerships have something called ETKA. I googled for "etak free online" it gave me another website - www.oemepc.com
I've done 55k miles in 2 years time on Ford grand cmax 1.6 tdci with no issues whatsoever. Not a single bulb had blown, still on my original wipers, tyres lasting 30k miles. At 50k all brake pads needed replacing which is not bad. Clutch remains super light and overall it still feels like new. Fords nowadays are sure getting the German durability.
@@wawayltd wow 350k miles VW should pay you for these reviews. I look forward to your next review. Thank you in advance for all the hard work you do making these videos. It provides us with excellent information.
It's a good car. I've done another 30K from the video.. Apart from some minor issues, it goes like a tank. Unstoppable. I've got EGR light coming on time after time, so that will be good content for "how to" video. Also, some funny noise from the clutch, which works fine, but I think bearing needs to be checked. We'll get there eventually..
Hey. 2018 sharan. The vehicle had no issue. Replaced front brake pads. After a day Started clanking noise when hitting bumps/potholes, replaced sway bar stabilisers. Still clanking noise. Took it garage on ramp, checked and said they can’t find any problem with suspension either. It’s really annoying because it’s only two years old car. Plz help. Even brakes pads checked no problem with installation. Sound comes from front end.
Thank you for the nice and informative video. Can I get your advice how to drive the DSG transmission when stuck in traffic jam and crawling traffic for 2 hours?
Thank you :) I don't have any personal experience with DSG. I know they had bad reputation, so I was looking for manual gearbox. Perhaps recent DSG's are very good, but I can't say much, because I don't know, sorry :(
Thanks :) I have a video about replacing AC compressor on this car. As for servicing/re-charging - I just let the garage do it - there is no point investing into big clever machine.
Thanks, Михайло :) Personally, I don't like my video, just done it for the sake of it, but the car is GOOD. By now I can say even more about it. Next week I'm planning to replace clutch and make a video. Will take some time to edit though..
Hi, I don't have a video about fuel sender in this car, but I have one for Skoda Octavia. I know that seating situation is completely different, but I hope it may help: ua-cam.com/video/hW0q2RFsokU/v-deo.html
Unfortunately there's no bulb, it's LED string that comes as one whole peace as a bottom part of mirror casing. So you have to pretty much order whole new bottom of wing mirror. I wanted to make a video about it, then I changed my mind, because it may show some criminals how to disassemble mirror, because it can be done with the car locked and owner not knowing that someone "working on his car". Basically you need to take mirror glass out, unscrew motor, I think there were 3 screws and then it's pretty easy to figure out how to disassemble casing.
It's hard to say. In my case, they lasted over 400.000 miles! Despite being used and abused. I had one fixable issue. On the other hand, in taxi, you want to have something simple and basic that won't give you trouble. Imagine you have 6 passengers, and the one in 3rd row wants to be sick outside. Try to explain another drunk passenger on the 2nd row - DON'T TOUCH THE DOOR! It will open itself and it doesn't like to be interrupted 😉
Hi. Great video. Very informative. Im considering a sharan but its 2016 & done about 120000km. I think its a 2L manual but without the electric doors like yours. It seems to drive well & is in good condition & is sold by a reputable dealer. I'm just a bit concerned about the mileage ie 30000km in about 4yrs. Is this too much i wonder? Any advice or tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
That car in the video is on 415.000 miles now, which is about 670.000km. I think the car you looking to buy was either used as a taxi, or part of some company fleet. In those cases I would expect it to be in reasonably good condition, because if you have car for business you want it to be in working condition. However, I don't know history of it, so can't say much more. Good luck. 😊👍
@@wawayltd wow! 670000km ! And its still going strong? Thats impressive. In true VW style. Yea. I'm not sure who was the previous owner of this vehicle. I will need to ask the dealership that tomorrow. You are right , it could be a taxi or part of a fleet. But would that much mileage ie about 30000km in a year , be too much? I think its a lot but some people say its average to less especially as this is a 'people carrier'. Again, appreciate your opinion. Thanks.
As a taxi driver I do about 60.000 miles a year (100.000km). Sorry 16 years in UK, I started thinking in miles. 30.000 km I would say it still could be someones car with a lot of driving. Maybe someone had a long commute to work.
@@wawayltd yea. Could be someone's personal car. Like a family car maybe. Good thing is that it is being sold by a reputable dealership so I will enquire with them. I understand you know a lot about the mechanics of cars & I think you are competent at servicing /repairing yourself. Im a clueless when it comes to cars. I do service it when it says so but apart from that i don't do much more. Did you have much technical issues with your sharan? 100000km a year? And again impressive that this is on the sharan?
It depends on car, I know some people have issues with low mileage, maybe my car is lucky, maybe it has been good because it exercises s lot. So far I replaced couple clutches, EGR + wear and tear. What was done you can see in my videos - I have playlist for Sharan. I can recommend really good Facebook group where you can get lots of advice. Try this: facebook.com/groups/1463201880401563/?ref=share
30 mpg is a bit low in my opinion, but it all depend how you driving, where you driving (motorway, hills, traffic, does it get to working temperature) If you just commuting and engine warms up only when you arrive - cold engine consumes more. Also American mpg are different to British. Mileage is irrelevant for me - this car is on 343.000 now and it drives like a dream.
@@wawayltd I drive in Birmingham city centre most time I have the car just 4 week last service was 10000 miles the car company told me that is long life service is every 20000
Hi what type of your engine is? Just bought VW Passat 2.0 CR TDI 58reg with CBAB engine. Have you heard any opinions about this engine? Thanks in advance. Car is currently run on longlife oil. I don't trust these oils. Would you recommend changing every 9000-10000 miles? Many thanks and Merry Christmas!
Hi Piotr. My engine is CFFB, which is also common-rail. So far these engines have good reputation. Comparing to VAG previous PD engines that were not so amazing. I have seen two video reviews on UA-cam from one mechanic 5 worst and 5 best VAG engines. So on a top 3 best he had 1.9tdi, 3.0tdi and 1st place - our common-rail 2.0 tdi. This engine is reliable (normally) and simple to maintain. My car has done 158.000 miles and still happy :) I don't know what are service intervals for long life and non-long life oils. I use long-life and change the oil every 9400 miles. It's a standard setting, when I reset the service on a dashboard.
I had a letter from local dealership, but I didn't ring them yet. I want to speak about it first. I think, they should provide all information about what effect it will give.
great review! I am on the lookout for a Sharan because my family got bigger and my V50 is not doing it anymore. One question, is the VW 2.0 tdi still eating oil from new? I heard this from a Passat owner- previous passat gen.
Thanks :) My car currently is reaching mileage of 200.000 miles, and so far never asked me for a top up between services. Don't know, maybe it depends on particular car or how it's looked after, but so far my Sharan behaves like a good boy and just completed another trip to Latvia and back. I have this annoying issue with AdBlue heater that needs to be sorted by December's MOT. Also need to mention that nominal oil capacity is 4.3 litres, and I buy 4.5 litre bottle and don't keep those 200 grams - just pour it all in. So maybe it's eating tiny bit of oil, but I don't notice it. Comparing to some BMW's that can consume litre in no time.
that's great. thank you. One more question and I am done. What engine do you have? I know there is a 116hp version as well as the 140hp and 177hp version. Thanks!
This car has 3 climate zones - left, right and rear. To control rear, press button "REAR", also you can apply same settings for all zones by pressing button with picture of lots of people. Rear climate zone has its own blower motor that's located behind trim under rear right quarter window, so it's separate from the front. If there's a fault with rear heater, then I can't help, because I don't have experience with that yet.
I prefer manual gearboxes - simple and reliable. DSG's require maintenance. You'll be ok while mileage is low and covered by warranty. After that - I wouldn't want to be involved. I never had DSG, maybe that's just my phobia.
thanks for video . I have a Seat alhambra 2012 , and i just found i have no wheel spare and no jack. So i m trying to buy wheel with this formula wich I have on the car 7j 17H2 5x112 ET 39 but I didn't foud. I found something close 7j 17 5x112 ET 38 ...so will be this ok like a wheel spare ? thanks very much
Sorry Sergiu, I'm not good with these wheel numbers. Just had a look on Internet. 7 - wheel width in inches, J - passenger car, 17 - is diameter... as I understand 5x112 is the amount of holes for bolts and distance, so it will fit (good to know, I'll check with the wheel I have for my holiday trip). ET 39 or 38 is offset, there is only 1mm difference, so I believe at least as spare it will do. Here's what articles I used as reference: www.tyreleader.co.uk/tyres-advices/wheel-markings And here's about offset: shopdap.com/wheel-offset-explained/
Yes. It folds horizontally, but it's not completely flat with other folded seats. Enough for me to carry a ladder. By the way, this car is on 380.000 miles. I'll get to 400.000 and probably make another video.
What's your opinion on Discovery 4 from 2010 in terms of reliability please? Has it improved since disco3, sorry that question may not be under the correct topic though , Thanks
@@CristianP I don't seem to have rust anywhere.. Engine is ok. Gearbox is good. Feels like I have to replace clutch soon again. I have done last one about 150-160 thousand miles ago. You know, sometimes I think that it's so good, because I constantly drive it and it doesn't have time to stay there and get rusty or stiff.. Oh yeah, I think I will need to replace injector seals soon.
That's DSG gearboxes have bad reputation. Apparently newer ones supposed to be good... But I don't trust them (personal opinion). I have manual gearbox - simple and reliable. My car has over 180.000 miles on a clock (about 290.000km), all I had to do - change clutch recently. New one I've put in by myself, so I believe with good driving it will last forever.
thanks for the advice. unfortunately in my country (Singapore), Volkswagen is only available in automatic transmission. I like many features of the Sharan, but is worried about the durability of the gearbox. I'm likely to choose between Sharan and Honda Odyssey. Your UA-cam clip is most helpful. :)
Anyone knows if Sharans with auto transmision ( DSG) have a lot of issues? Please help cause i want to buy one (2015 model) but evrybody tells me that, is true? Please advise..thnxx
I went for the manual, because DSG has not very nice reputation. Not sure about the latest ones though - some say they are improving. I still prefer manual, because it's simple, reliable, maintenance free (you have to change oil in DSG). All you care with manual is clutch once in a while, and with private use perhaps once in a lifetime ;)
We have a 2015 DSG 2.0 model and it drives like a dream. No issues at all. Lovely on motorways. Automatic has covered over 70k already and still feels very solid.
If you service and fix yourself (as my channel promoting) - doesn't cost that much. That car from the video is currently on 387.000 miles. I'm thinking to make another video when it reaches 400K
@@wawayltd Please do make that review, even a short one would really help. Many people are in the market for high mileage examples and we're very interested in how long the components of the car last.
На данный момент пробег более 360.000 миль (570.000км). Родная турбина. Два раза менял сцепление. Один ЕГР... Остальное - расходники. Полёт нормальный 😊👍
а сколько сцепление и егр стоит? (вы оригинальные ставили?) Когда начинает ломаться? Просто есть выбор подкопить и купить нулёвую за 35-38к либо уже с пробегом 60-80-100т.км за 24-25к. Но ОЧЕНЬ не хочу встревать на проблемы ибо живу в Германии, где любой час механика стоит 100 евро. Я не привиреда, но если после 100к начинает сыпаться по кругу то легче купить с завода. Если до 200к агрегаты тянут - то можно и рискнуть взять б.у. Вы как думаете? У вас полный привод кстати?
@@paxancik Привод у меня передний. У меня есть теория, что мой Шаран так хорошо едет, потому что эксплуатируется каждый день и много, постоянно всё движется, смазывается и не застаивается. Я видел такие с меньшим пробегом и в грустном состоянии. Я не хочу наобещать счастливую жизнь вашему предполагаемому Шарану/Алхамбре и не дай Бог - в последствии облому. Конретно мой Шаран меня радует, я с ним породнился и знаю что и когда ему надо и он меня не подводит. Насчёт пробега, я новый не брал (дорого). При моём пробеге 8к км + в месяц, для меня циферки на панеле роли не играют, главное, чтоб машина ухожена была. Но это моё субъективное мнение.
@@paxancik За сцепление я плачу 500 фунтов (маховик, сцепление и выжимной подшипник/цилиндр), меняю сам, снял видео. ЕГР можно взять за 200+, я купил за 400 у официалов со всеми прокладками и финтифлюшками. Менял сам, снял видео.
I have a 2l Diesel engine on my Grandis, made by VW and the biggest issues with this car have ben engine related. It is a VW Touran engine 2006. So don't buy into German reliability... is no longer the case. VW multivan T5 have major faults with the injectors, is not worth fixing it unless is new... So we need to do our homework before spending our time and money for a wagon... Glad to know this is a better car than the rest, I need one at this point since the engine on the Grandis is close to being dead.
I sold that car on 423.000 miles. However new owner disappointingly turned the miles down to just over 100K... But the car is still on the road! I track it via DVLA.
Got the same car a year ago. And have to say i am really happy with it! Especially like this car in a long trips. Very convenient seats. Your videos have teach me a lot about this car. Thank you buddy! Wish you the best with this excellent car.
Thank you :)
Great and informative review. You managed to cover some stuff other supposed professionals didn't cover. Well done.
Thanks! By the way - that car is on 420.000 miles now...
@@wawayltd wow!!!! That's some serious mileage
How is it holding up? Would be nice to see a review after all these miles. Great details, thanks again.
I sold it a few months ago. The guy who bought it replaced the hydraulic compensators for the valves rockers (I have no experience with that). And it's still drives, he sent me videos.
I have owned Sharan 2011 highline for 220 000 km, I like the car but it is not the cheap car to maintain. I have had to repair/replace the following right side sliding door electronics (door control unit, sliding door motor, aux motor for the lock), Left side sliding door control unit, breaks front and back + rotors, back wheel bearings, rear struts, clutch and flywheel, cambelt, adblue heater, glow plungs, egr valve, aircon compressor. Yes I know that most are parts that you have replace after a while, but price of the parts are high and a lot of electric faults on this car. But I live in the north so we have very cold winters and the car is made in warm Portugal. Great car to drive but some times the faults get you angry. Especially during winter time, doors are frozen, all kind of electrical issue.
Some of these fixed with your videos so thank you. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, I'll do my best 👍
Hi..im a new subscriber and just purchased a second hand sharan 2013 which had 70k KM to it. I love the car so much hence i bought it but i worry alot about the reliability and the part where people are saying on its clutch egr and etc..thx for this video as its comforting to hear your views! Keep up!
Thanks for the nicely done video. We are in the market for a second hand Sharan and your video gives a lot of good advise.
I've got lots of other videos about this car (mainly technical-mechanical though, but there will be much more), and a Facebook group. When you find your Sharan, or before that - you are very welcome here:
facebook.com/groups/wheelsandmotors.sharan/
Clocks used to be click on the top just next to the rear view mirror but yes they decided to be clever....
Nice to see real view after 1 year owning
Thinking to buy one again
Cheers
What used to be "click on the top"?
Clocks sorry
I'm old sharan up to 1999 year
I am looking to buy a new shape now
And can I just ask why u as a taxi driver didt buy Automatic?
Thanks
I like to stay with simplicity for reliability :) DSG gearboxes have bad reputation, they say they are good now, but who knows, don't want to risk. Plus, as a driver I prefer manual.
Very good information, I'm also a VW Sharan owner, nothing to complain about this car in terms of performance and usability
You're welcome. That car in the video is on 422.000 miles now 😊
Never had dsg problem?
Never! Because never had DSG - always manual gearbox 😎👍
@@toplespecah666 I am on DSG, 100K KM now, okay at this point
@@raymondcwleung 6 speed or 7 speed ? and can you tell me how to 'treat' them?
some comments i saw they said "if you understand how to use dsg"
if you mind to explain, so many thanks
Congrats on the in-depth analysis. very handy! Those plastic rail protectors broke in my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. It seems no one has reach the proper solution...
I think they just need to round metal ends and not bother with plastic..
Yep, I checked part numbers and the front lower control arm is the same on both sides. Upper control arm on the rear is also the same on both sides.
Nice one! Thank you :) It is a good car! By the way, where do you look for part numbers? I know dealerships have something called ETKA. I googled for "etak free online" it gave me another website - www.oemepc.com
WheelsAndMotors I'm using TecDoc part cross reference software
Just downloaded. Will check out. thanks!
I've done 55k miles in 2 years time on Ford grand cmax 1.6 tdci with no issues whatsoever. Not a single bulb had blown, still on my original wipers, tyres lasting 30k miles. At 50k all brake pads needed replacing which is not bad. Clutch remains super light and overall it still feels like new. Fords nowadays are sure getting the German durability.
Great review,we are about to buy one so thanks for your insight..
You're welcome 👍 By the way, that car is on 422.000 miles now 😉
I’m thinking to get one to do uber in ,it’s spacious and may be better for me getting in and out as I’m getting older
nice video. i still love Touran and i work on it as well. keep up the videos with this Sharan, looks like the same suspension on my touran.
Thank you :) Will do my best!
Hello I'm from Belgium
Kan jou please make a video for auxast problems
My car smells auxast
I have a sharan 2014 7n
Tx gr
Unfortunately, I don't have that car anymore. I hope you find what causing that problem.
Thank you for a excellent review.
You're very welcome. That car has done over 350K miles now. I'm thinking to make another review eventually.
@@wawayltd wow 350k miles VW should pay you for these reviews. I look forward to your next review. Thank you in advance for all the hard work you do making these videos. It provides us with excellent information.
Very good and informative video. Learned a lot. Thanks.
You're welcome :)
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Great video, you have some of the best VW videos on UA-cam
Thank you 😊 By the way this car is on 340.000 miles now. I'm thinking of another review.. just can't find time.
Excellent review,
Thanks! That car is already on 423.000 miles!
Super interesting and informative, thanks!
Thanks Fred :)
thank you. great review
+Waheed Iqbal Thank you :)
I love your video with love from 🇳🇬
Thanks Michael 👍
cheers mate. Love your videos 👍👌👏👏
Great video. I also have a Sharan, but with DSG. Looking forward for more videos regarding maintenance.
Thanks :) I'll do my best. Currently I also have Golf Mk4 1.9tdi, so will be busy doing some videos about that as well.
Did u have any issues with the gearbox so far??
Great video, keep the good work
+Haider Zainy Thank you! :) Will do my best.
thanks for your insides mate.looking foward buying one soon.
It's a good car. I've done another 30K from the video.. Apart from some minor issues, it goes like a tank. Unstoppable. I've got EGR light coming on time after time, so that will be good content for "how to" video. Also, some funny noise from the clutch, which works fine, but I think bearing needs to be checked. We'll get there eventually..
Hey. 2018 sharan. The vehicle had no issue. Replaced front brake pads. After a day Started clanking noise when hitting bumps/potholes, replaced sway bar stabilisers. Still clanking noise. Took it garage on ramp, checked and said they can’t find any problem with suspension either. It’s really annoying because it’s only two years old car. Plz help. Even brakes pads checked no problem with installation. Sound comes from front end.
Hi, steering rods? Driveshaft? All ball joints and bushings? Are you sure they have checked everything?
Thank you for the nice and informative video.
Can I get your advice how to drive the DSG transmission when stuck in traffic jam and crawling traffic for 2 hours?
Thank you :) I don't have any personal experience with DSG. I know they had bad reputation, so I was looking for manual gearbox. Perhaps recent DSG's are very good, but I can't say much, because I don't know, sorry :(
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great review. with summer coming here is the UK are you going to do a video about servicing AC
Thanks :) I have a video about replacing AC compressor on this car. As for servicing/re-charging - I just let the garage do it - there is no point investing into big clever machine.
Good video ! I got same car 2014 ! Like it ))
Thanks brat
Thanks, Михайло :) Personally, I don't like my video, just done it for the sake of it, but the car is GOOD. By now I can say even more about it. Next week I'm planning to replace clutch and make a video. Will take some time to edit though..
Nice chanel, nice videos :) regards from Bulgaria :)
Благодаря :)
Hi, I hope you’re well. Have you any advice on replacing the fuel sender unit, please?
Hi, I don't have a video about fuel sender in this car, but I have one for Skoda Octavia. I know that seating situation is completely different, but I hope it may help:
ua-cam.com/video/hW0q2RFsokU/v-deo.html
Well done mate
Thanks! This car is on 350K miles now, I want to do another review on 400K.
Hi can you do a video on wing mirror bulb change please. Thanks
Unfortunately there's no bulb, it's LED string that comes as one whole peace as a bottom part of mirror casing. So you have to pretty much order whole new bottom of wing mirror.
I wanted to make a video about it, then I changed my mind, because it may show some criminals how to disassemble mirror, because it can be done with the car locked and owner not knowing that someone "working on his car". Basically you need to take mirror glass out, unscrew motor, I think there were 3 screws and then it's pretty easy to figure out how to disassemble casing.
Thank you very much 😉👍
You're welcome 👍
@@wawayltd thanks,my question:are electric doors good reliable and good for taxi or better to avoid?thank you
It's hard to say. In my case, they lasted over 400.000 miles! Despite being used and abused. I had one fixable issue. On the other hand, in taxi, you want to have something simple and basic that won't give you trouble.
Imagine you have 6 passengers, and the one in 3rd row wants to be sick outside. Try to explain another drunk passenger on the 2nd row - DON'T TOUCH THE DOOR! It will open itself and it doesn't like to be interrupted 😉
Hi. Great video. Very informative. Im considering a sharan but its 2016 & done about 120000km. I think its a 2L manual but without the electric doors like yours. It seems to drive well & is in good condition & is sold by a reputable dealer. I'm just a bit concerned about the mileage ie 30000km in about 4yrs. Is this too much i wonder? Any advice or tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
That car in the video is on 415.000 miles now, which is about 670.000km. I think the car you looking to buy was either used as a taxi, or part of some company fleet. In those cases I would expect it to be in reasonably good condition, because if you have car for business you want it to be in working condition.
However, I don't know history of it, so can't say much more. Good luck. 😊👍
@@wawayltd wow! 670000km ! And its still going strong? Thats impressive. In true VW style. Yea. I'm not sure who was the previous owner of this vehicle. I will need to ask the dealership that tomorrow. You are right , it could be a taxi or part of a fleet. But would that much mileage ie about 30000km in a year , be too much? I think its a lot but some people say its average to less especially as this is a 'people carrier'. Again, appreciate your opinion. Thanks.
As a taxi driver I do about 60.000 miles a year (100.000km). Sorry 16 years in UK, I started thinking in miles. 30.000 km I would say it still could be someones car with a lot of driving. Maybe someone had a long commute to work.
@@wawayltd yea. Could be someone's personal car. Like a family car maybe. Good thing is that it is being sold by a reputable dealership so I will enquire with them. I understand you know a lot about the mechanics of cars & I think you are competent at servicing /repairing yourself. Im a clueless when it comes to cars. I do service it when it says so but apart from that i don't do much more. Did you have much technical issues with your sharan? 100000km a year? And again impressive that this is on the sharan?
It depends on car, I know some people have issues with low mileage, maybe my car is lucky, maybe it has been good because it exercises s lot. So far I replaced couple clutches, EGR + wear and tear. What was done you can see in my videos - I have playlist for Sharan. I can recommend really good Facebook group where you can get lots of advice. Try this:
facebook.com/groups/1463201880401563/?ref=share
I was expecting you to say about the mileage, that was your headings
The mileage is currently 422.000.
Hello your videos helpful I have vw sharan 2016 automatic do about 30 mile in one gallon is that normal for this car is only 24500 miles
30 mpg is a bit low in my opinion, but it all depend how you driving, where you driving (motorway, hills, traffic, does it get to working temperature) If you just commuting and engine warms up only when you arrive - cold engine consumes more. Also American mpg are different to British.
Mileage is irrelevant for me - this car is on 343.000 now and it drives like a dream.
@@wawayltd I drive in Birmingham city centre most time I have the car just 4 week last service was 10000 miles the car company told me that is long life service is every 20000
How you drain the coolant out of that vw sharan?
I've never done it properly. Only when I replace cambelt part of it comes out. I believe there must be something on the bottom of a radiator.
i got a passat b6 great car and on past i had a audi a4 great runers
I also like that they are well designed for mechanical work.
Норм авто, хочу такой для Норвегии только 4-motion. Он не тяжёлый для этих тормозов?
Тормоза там достаточно большие, вес держат. С 4-motion опыта не имею. Кстати пробег уже 422.000 миль или сколько там в км...
Good job! Great video
Thanks :)
Thank you!
You're welcome 👍
Hi what type of your engine is? Just bought VW Passat 2.0 CR TDI 58reg with CBAB engine. Have you heard any opinions about this engine? Thanks in advance. Car is currently run on longlife oil. I don't trust these oils. Would you recommend changing every 9000-10000 miles? Many thanks and Merry Christmas!
Hi Piotr. My engine is CFFB, which is also common-rail. So far these engines have good reputation. Comparing to VAG previous PD engines that were not so amazing. I have seen two video reviews on UA-cam from one mechanic 5 worst and 5 best VAG engines. So on a top 3 best he had 1.9tdi, 3.0tdi and 1st place - our common-rail 2.0 tdi. This engine is reliable (normally) and simple to maintain. My car has done 158.000 miles and still happy :)
I don't know what are service intervals for long life and non-long life oils. I use long-life and change the oil every 9400 miles. It's a standard setting, when I reset the service on a dashboard.
Yeah, thanks :) Merry Christmas to you, too! :)
Did you applied SW update on your Sharan? Any info would be appreciated if there is any noticeable change in performance or economy? Thank you.
I had a letter from local dealership, but I didn't ring them yet. I want to speak about it first. I think, they should provide all information about what effect it will give.
@@wawayltd hey I just bought a 2018 model with electric stuff and I would like to know your thoughts like is it good
very good and usefull!
please keep on going :)
Thanks :)
Thanks for the video, do you know anything about adding 360 area view camera for vw sharan 7n? I'd love to have it.
Thanks, no I don't, my rear view is enough for me for now.
That car has done 330.000 miles by now, so I'm thinking to make another video.
@@wawayltdlook forward to watching it! 👍
Thank you for this very good review. Is it possible to remove the center seat in middle row for easy passing to 3rd row?
I think it is possible, but I've never tried it. You know - these cars also come in luxury configuration with only 2 seats (comfy) in middle row.
great review! I am on the lookout for a Sharan because my family got bigger and my V50 is not doing it anymore. One question, is the VW 2.0 tdi still eating oil from new? I heard this from a Passat owner- previous passat gen.
Thanks :) My car currently is reaching mileage of 200.000 miles, and so far never asked me for a top up between services. Don't know, maybe it depends on particular car or how it's looked after, but so far my Sharan behaves like a good boy and just completed another trip to Latvia and back. I have this annoying issue with AdBlue heater that needs to be sorted by December's MOT. Also need to mention that nominal oil capacity is 4.3 litres, and I buy 4.5 litre bottle and don't keep those 200 grams - just pour it all in. So maybe it's eating tiny bit of oil, but I don't notice it. Comparing to some BMW's that can consume litre in no time.
that's great. thank you. One more question and I am done. What engine do you have? I know there is a 116hp version as well as the 140hp and 177hp version. Thanks!
Mine is 140.
can you help me with something my doesn't put hot air at rear do you know why??? thank's for your attention
This car has 3 climate zones - left, right and rear. To control rear, press button "REAR", also you can apply same settings for all zones by pressing button with picture of lots of people. Rear climate zone has its own blower motor that's located behind trim under rear right quarter window, so it's separate from the front. If there's a fault with rear heater, then I can't help, because I don't have experience with that yet.
i try it all and dont work thank you any way i will see with vw garage"s because winter arrived and i haven't hot clim thank you a lot
спасибо за видео очень полезно.
Igors Skapsts Спасибо :) Об этой машине будет снято ещё много чего...
wouldn't it be better if you had dsg gearbox ? your thoughts on dsg plz
I prefer manual gearboxes - simple and reliable. DSG's require maintenance. You'll be ok while mileage is low and covered by warranty. After that - I wouldn't want to be involved. I never had DSG, maybe that's just my phobia.
@@wawayltd thank you
Love watching your videos! Have you had any trouble with the DPF yet?
+lennonpolo Thanks! Didn't have any problems with DPF, probably because I drive a lot every day - about 5000 miles a month :)
How often do you change your oil?
+lennonpolo When I reset service, it sets it for 9400 miles, that would be 15000 kilometers. For me - it's 7-8 weeks ;)
thanks for video . I have a Seat alhambra 2012 , and i just found i have no wheel spare and no jack. So i m trying to buy wheel with this formula wich I have on the car 7j 17H2 5x112 ET 39 but I didn't foud. I found something close 7j 17 5x112 ET 38 ...so will be this ok like a wheel spare ? thanks very much
Sorry Sergiu, I'm not good with these wheel numbers. Just had a look on Internet. 7 - wheel width in inches, J - passenger car, 17 - is diameter... as I understand 5x112 is the amount of holes for bolts and distance, so it will fit (good to know, I'll check with the wheel I have for my holiday trip). ET 39 or 38 is offset, there is only 1mm difference, so I believe at least as spare it will do. Here's what articles I used as reference:
www.tyreleader.co.uk/tyres-advices/wheel-markings
And here's about offset:
shopdap.com/wheel-offset-explained/
thank s very much for help
Can you fold down the front passenger seat?
Yes. It folds horizontally, but it's not completely flat with other folded seats. Enough for me to carry a ladder. By the way, this car is on 380.000 miles. I'll get to 400.000 and probably make another video.
What's your opinion on Discovery 4 from 2010 in terms of reliability please? Has it improved since disco3, sorry that question may not be under the correct topic though , Thanks
Never driven either of them. Whenever I'll get chance - definitely will express my opinion ;)
Nice informative review 👌🏼.
Thanks 😊 I want to make another one soon, because it's done over 300.000 miles now..
@@wawayltd How is the engine on 300k miles ? Any tehnical problems ? Thank you very much for your videos !
Also how is the rust protection on this model ? Thanks.
@@CristianP I don't seem to have rust anywhere.. Engine is ok. Gearbox is good. Feels like I have to replace clutch soon again. I have done last one about 150-160 thousand miles ago.
You know, sometimes I think that it's so good, because I constantly drive it and it doesn't have time to stay there and get rusty or stiff..
Oh yeah, I think I will need to replace injector seals soon.
@@CristianP .. still same turbo too and same EGR.
I have problem with the clutch al ready two burned in hill in first moving is problem
This car is on 360.000 miles I replaced clutch twice..
I heard that gearbox needs to be changed after 40,000 km. Did you have problem with gearbox?
That's DSG gearboxes have bad reputation. Apparently newer ones supposed to be good... But I don't trust them (personal opinion). I have manual gearbox - simple and reliable. My car has over 180.000 miles on a clock (about 290.000km), all I had to do - change clutch recently. New one I've put in by myself, so I believe with good driving it will last forever.
thanks for the advice. unfortunately in my country (Singapore), Volkswagen is only available in automatic transmission. I like many features of the Sharan, but is worried about the durability of the gearbox. I'm likely to choose between Sharan and Honda Odyssey. Your UA-cam clip is most helpful. :)
@@yl1101 u just need to learn how to use DSG, thats all
How does this compare to grand picasso C4 Citroen?
Don't know, never had a Citroen.
Which country is this, right handrive..
UK
Anyone knows if Sharans with auto transmision ( DSG) have a lot of issues? Please help cause i want to buy one (2015 model) but evrybody tells me that, is true? Please advise..thnxx
I went for the manual, because DSG has not very nice reputation. Not sure about the latest ones though - some say they are improving. I still prefer manual, because it's simple, reliable, maintenance free (you have to change oil in DSG). All you care with manual is clutch once in a while, and with private use perhaps once in a lifetime ;)
We have a 2015 DSG 2.0 model and it drives like a dream. No issues at all. Lovely on motorways. Automatic has covered over 70k already and still feels very solid.
What abaout price of maintaining?
If you service and fix yourself (as my channel promoting) - doesn't cost that much. That car from the video is currently on 387.000 miles. I'm thinking to make another video when it reaches 400K
I purchased sharan sel 67 reg today but I can’t see the speedometer so ennoying do anybody have any idea 💡 thanks for ur help msgs
Are you saying that car doesn't show the speed you're going? Like pointing always on 0?
2:52 Just to help cover a *dead body in there*
That car is nearly on 400.000 miles now. Might make another review.
@@wawayltd
Nice, hope you do
@@wawayltd do it as a reliability test
Unfortunately, there are age limitations on taxi licensing, so I can use one more year only..
@@wawayltd Please do make that review, even a short one would really help. Many people are in the market for high mileage examples and we're very interested in how long the components of the car last.
Good!!!!
Thanks! I like it too :)
ну и как после 4ех лет? не слишком бюджет сьедает? Хочу купить сеат такой же но не хочется 1к евро в месяц вкладывать на поломки
На данный момент пробег более 360.000 миль (570.000км). Родная турбина. Два раза менял сцепление. Один ЕГР... Остальное - расходники. Полёт нормальный 😊👍
Ну и саленблоки (резинки) тут и там...
а сколько сцепление и егр стоит? (вы оригинальные ставили?) Когда начинает ломаться? Просто есть выбор подкопить и купить нулёвую за 35-38к либо уже с пробегом 60-80-100т.км за 24-25к. Но ОЧЕНЬ не хочу встревать на проблемы ибо живу в Германии, где любой час механика стоит 100 евро. Я не привиреда, но если после 100к начинает сыпаться по кругу то легче купить с завода. Если до 200к агрегаты тянут - то можно и рискнуть взять б.у. Вы как думаете? У вас полный привод кстати?
@@paxancik Привод у меня передний. У меня есть теория, что мой Шаран так хорошо едет, потому что эксплуатируется каждый день и много, постоянно всё движется, смазывается и не застаивается. Я видел такие с меньшим пробегом и в грустном состоянии.
Я не хочу наобещать счастливую жизнь вашему предполагаемому Шарану/Алхамбре и не дай Бог - в последствии облому.
Конретно мой Шаран меня радует, я с ним породнился и знаю что и когда ему надо и он меня не подводит.
Насчёт пробега, я новый не брал (дорого). При моём пробеге 8к км + в месяц, для меня циферки на панеле роли не играют, главное, чтоб машина ухожена была.
Но это моё субъективное мнение.
@@paxancik За сцепление я плачу 500 фунтов (маховик, сцепление и выжимной подшипник/цилиндр), меняю сам, снял видео. ЕГР можно взять за 200+, я купил за 400 у официалов со всеми прокладками и финтифлюшками. Менял сам, снял видео.
It's 3rd gen not 2
It's 2nd generation. This article will help you to understand:
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Sharan
Shame the older one isn't made anymore. So much more leg room.
Didn't try the old one, so can't compare. However, I find this one pretty spacious..
vw all ways the best cars go longer than the others
If you look after them and care properly - they will go forever.
I have a 2l Diesel engine on my Grandis, made by VW and the biggest issues with this car have ben engine related. It is a VW Touran engine 2006. So don't buy into German reliability... is no longer the case. VW multivan T5 have major faults with the injectors, is not worth fixing it unless is new... So we need to do our homework before spending our time and money for a wagon... Glad to know this is a better car than the rest, I need one at this point since the engine on the Grandis is close to being dead.
lol you actually have Fire extinguisher in boot sign haha
SA13 Yeah :) Joy of being taxi driver - complying with the rules..
Main problem with all VW , rust
Nothing but problem's from day one
Mine is on 422.000 miles now.
This is nothing aha, our sharan has 180’000 miles
That car has 260.000 miles now :)
WheelsAndMotors damn, someone’s busy
@@wawayltd My sharan now has 230k miles. Still running like new :)
I sold that car on 423.000 miles. However new owner disappointingly turned the miles down to just over 100K... But the car is still on the road! I track it via DVLA.
@@wawayltd Such a good car.
Fucked up music...
I know.. was to lazy to re-do it :)