10 COOL HIDDEN FEATURES OF MK8 VW GOLF!!  

The most useful video made about the mk8 yet, that not a single ‘journalist’ has been arsed to consider themselves. I guess in the age of cancel culture and clickbait headlines, its just easier and more lucrative to brandish a detailed product ‘impossible to use’. VW should be paying you, but it says everything about their products that you do it for the sheer love and in your own time. A software developer that I know said that the mk8 system was fundamentally very good and detailed, clearly trying to copy Apple, and for that, really over-engineered. The processor and hardware wasn’t strong enough to cope in reality so VW sorted it for 21 MY. This is why the software (and Golf 8) was delayed and fairly hideous to use to begin with as it was released without being finished. Marketeers set the deadlines for product releases and the devs have to meet them. Software is never completely finished nowadays with constant tweaking required, and why wouldn’t you want that? You get new features on the car all the time!

11 Tap the Temperature "Buttons" with both Fingers + and - for Seatheating. 12 You can also leave Manual Mode by Switching the Gearshift to D/S. 13 Quickmute Audio by the OnOff Button under the Touchscreen.. Thanks for 3, did not know..

All people do is whine about these cars. Sure an abacus is simpler than a computer but that doesn't make it better. Set climate to 22. 21 if your fat like me and never worry about it again. Then just enjoy the drive which is the whole point

You are the first person to give the buttonless dash a chance. I’m quite excited to get mine hopefully this weekend.

On the Mk7 you get 5mph increments by using the +/- buttons and 1mph on the RES and SET buttons. I never had to long press.

I have a Golf 8 GTE from my work and i have to say i had seen alot of reviews and those made me a bit scared to be honost about the quality of the infotainment system and also the weak power the GTE would have when the battery hit 0. I work with software and i like to mess around with it. My Golf is a month old, it was build in may 2021. The software works very good. It is intuitive as you would expect from any modern system. (maybe i have a little edge over the average user because i work alot with software). I like to mess around with all the functions. I can also say that the touch buttons on the steering wheel where suprisingly easy to use. Because you get feedback when pressing you know exactly what you are doing. Alot of reviews told me that it worked like crap, but i strongly disagree. Alot of reviewers will also tell you the infotainment system sucks. Maybe my release already had a few software upgrades which they implemented over the course of 2020. But in my "model" software works like a charm. I think VW did a good job with the software considering modern standards. I can also use android auto wireless (as it ofcourse should be) i never plugged in my phone for anything. Even charging the phone is wireless, at least in my model. The only problem i see is that you can easily focus to much the infotainment system and set things up while driving. But this is not a VW problem i think, but more a generic problem. The driver should be smart enough to do big settings when standing still or when parked. Settings like putting on music, navigation and other daily driver things can be done in a safe way while driving, specially with the voice command thing. I can honostly not understand why alot of reviewers are beiing so negative. The golf 8 is a great car.

Great video. Can you make something like "10 more tips for Golf 8"? I'm sure that you found some great things since this video.

Oh wow you're a genius mate, no silly nonsense, just pure facts and very positive thanks so much I feel like I know my new baby so much better now. Thank you again 👍

The car is even better than "oh my God, no knobs, we are allergic to buttons" youtubers told us.

Great video. I purchased my Golf 8 eTSI Style from Germany also because of the earlier review you’ve shared. Had a 7.5 and 6 before that and for me it is the same: after some proper software updates all works really well and the sliders I hardly ever use. Thanks for these 10 tips, enjoy your Golf 8, I certainly do. Greetings from the Netherlands.

Just pop your car into a dealership and get a courtesy car...sure mate. Sure thing.

This just goes to show that so many people that are complaining about the functionality of the new interior are simply ignorant and are not familiar with certain systems, such as the drop down configurable quick menu.

I still don't get the fact that the center HVAC bar doesn't light up at night. Is it for daytime use only? Ridiculous. The passenger can also hit the CLIMA button as well to respond to your point.

Fantastic, thank you!. Mk8 GTD has impressed and driven me round the twist in equal measures for the last year. Now the frustration has pretty much gone, two presses to kill the lane assist (albeit every time you crank the engine), pull the gearbox down shift for max attack and a shortcut menu I didn't know I had to set up. Brilliant.

There's quite a few software versions, anywhere from 1664 to 1788. The version is dependent on your trim too, e.g GTI might support 1788 but a Style might only support 1668. Depends on your hardware. Point to note too, VW have instructed dealerships to only carry out software updates where necessary (where customers are having issues and bugs with the software).

Who knows, I might replace my 7.5 now. It sounds as though VW dealers aren't spending anything like enough time passing on this information to new owners. But probably their sales people don't know it either.

The whole car net thing with MK7.5 you also have to put in a pin at least here in the States.

I'm still flabbergasted that the "practical" Germans got rid of the volume dial & climate control buttons.

Going through the screen to turn lane assist off every time I get in the car has been driving me mad! The stork shortcut is such a relief - thank you!

What's you thought's on Vw taking the engine cover off instead of fixing the problem I for one was well disappointed when I lifted the lid. My dealer didn't say a thing.

Picked up my mk8 golf yesterday. It is brilliant, what is everyone moaning about! The info system is so easy to use.

I've just got a new GTE as a Company car. The control system has been quite baffling in the first couple of days but, after watching this video and reading some of the comments, a lot of my queries have been answered. Many thanks Andrew and everyone for the comments and tips.................

Great video. I shall save this to watch again; as I am currently waiting for the MK8 R Estate (variant) to become available for order in the UK, 10 March I'm told by VW UK Customer Service, subject to change they said 😆

Got my mk 8 Variant on 27th october 2022. I absolutely love it, despite having to spend time on the controls, once its set its amazing to just jump in and go for it. Build quality is the best ive ever had too. Worth every £000’s it cost.

Was it only me that noticed that when Andrew live demo'd ESC off he veered onto the other side of the road?

An easier way to switch from manual to drive mode is by the shift lever - one click in the D direction, and it switches to auto.

THE most useful video for my new VW! Thank you so much, you taught me a heap of useful things. Love your enthusiasm also.

Coming from just watching all the US reviews, it’s hilarious to me that no one knew about the shortcuts. EVERY reviewer complained about how long it took to turn off ESC and none of them bothered to ask VW reps if there was an easier way…

OMG.... version 1666 was hell..... I wonder why? Just stumbled across your TUBE Channel and WOW the TIPS and Tricks R simply blowing me way, same as My R 2024 WILL BE doing each and I hope everyday, I'm with or without HER... why do Guys always refer to their AUTO's as.... HER.... because having just been divorced for the FIRST and hopefully last time in my life.... they R a wright PAIN in the BUTTOX.... You know it's FUNNY, MY NEW GOLF R.... which I have yet to take delivery of.... this WEDNESDAY.... so as I was saying... THE GOLF..... since 2013 or so, was ONE AUTO that the X thought was just Palin looking and ugly as a Snake.... Well, WHO"S the UGLY SNAKE NOW..... finally got rid of that UGLY thing.... not that I am upset.... BEST DAYS of MY LIFE... and the REST is to be written.... By me and MY NEW WIFE..... the Volkswagen Golf R, STANDARD to boot..... my last standard was a 2013 MINI COOPER JCW 6 speed.... ZOOM ZOOM.....

I have the R and I was a bit concerned because I watched so many videos criticising the touch buttons, but to be honest, no I have been using them for a while I think is really good, I have no issues, the only one I would say is that sometimes I accidentally turn the wheel heater on accidentally, but that’s all…

Just purchased a MK8 Golf R Line. Was a little bit sceptical about buying one due to the new controls. But I must admit I found nothing wrong with any of the buttons or functions. If you can use a modern day phone you can use these modern day buttons . Simple to use even while driving. This video did help with my decision. Thanks Volkswizard.

I think you should point out*hello volkswagen* actually costs to be activated.??

An other option for adjusting cruise control speed: if you slide up or down you get increments of 10km/h

You are holding up 10 fingers

Awful car, worst VW GOLF ever, unbelievably dangerous, forces drivers to take your eyes off your road far too long, the display is counterintuitive, slow, overcomplicated and just unforgivably bad....for VW GOLF it's a disaster, will probably never buy VW again which js such a shame as I've liked every previous VW I've owned.

If you think the infotainment in the Golf R Mk8 is bad you should try the Porsche Macan. I have both and the Macan is truly awful. Golf R is fine in comparison.

Informative but still a dreadful system for changing temperature airflow as you travel and we all do that after a cold start

Enter a pin every time I get in the car? Get lost. Why doesn't the car refuse to start unless it recognises the phone?

Excellent vid and really useful info! I got my GTI this week, there was no handover and my key (or whatever) was registered as guest so I couldn't do anything - I couldn't switch on the air con or even the fan (it was a hot day so I was getting really pissed off), and I couldn't get the mirrors to deploy, TBH even though I've loved every golf I've had I wanted to send this one back as I was so frustrated. VW should include a 'quick start guide as it took me ages to figure the basics out. Then I got out on the road and I thought; this is noisier and the ride is more harsh than I was expecting - I honestly thought I'd made a big mistake buying this car. But then I went into my first bend too fast (like about 10 to 15 MPH faster than usual) and I suddenly smiled at how effortless it was! Then I floored it to overtake for the first time and actually shouted some swear words! It was faster than I was expecting'. Long story short - it's not quite the 'jump in and just drive' experience that you normally expect from a Golf, I had to do a bit of swatting up and you do need to spend a bit of time learning it, but I think I am beginning to love this car.

Thank you for this positive review. Most videos I have seen are people just needlessly crapping on the infotainment system.

My dream car 🥰🥰 maybe someday I can afford it!. In the meantime these videos are like a delicious entree 🍻

“I’ll show you how easy it is to use the shortcut while driving” swerved onto the wrong side of the road whilst using it. 14:40

Is the my vw app free? I’m seeing that car net goes away after a couple years but what do you still have for free?

Glorious video. Picking up my mk8 this week 😊😊😊

This makes a lot of journos look a bit silly that they haven’t bothered to work it out, Harry’s garage and Auto car included. Enjoying your videos thanks.

Ok now do it all with gloves on :)

Thank you for the cruise control. I was like how do I get individual miles per hour .?

Great review! I suspected that one just needs to spend a little time with the system to get used to it. The mk7 owners have been whining non-stop about the system, so I found it funny to hear you say it's what you missed most when returning to your mk7.5.

Hi excellent video thank you! Do you know if you can turn off lane assist permanently? I do not like it and have to turn it off each time i drive the car.

Pin code every single time you get in the car????

IMO, voice control is simply a gimmick. Such a hassle having to say things out loud, interrupting whatever I was listening to, when I could simply reach down and push a button or twist a dial, in a fraction of the time, probably without even having to look at it. A well thought out physical control makes voice control completely obsolete.

Received my Golf MK8 R yesetrday., The voice control doesn't appear standard. I have it free for 1 month and then have to pay for a years subscription if I want to keep it. :(

No buttons is a joke, I’m randomly jabbing at things whilst killing all the cyclists. I’ll probably not get another Golf for that reason. Currently got the GTD DSG, previously the GTi, far superior but needed the diesel for the economical engine.

Brilliant vid, thank you

I just don’t like all that black shiny plastic you can see all the water marks where you have cleaned finger prints and scratches.

The infotainment system is a real pain in the ass. I don’t configure it anymore, because every now and then, the settings change and you can start all over again. I would never choose the Golf 8 if I had to do it all over. Sadly, because the car itself is outstanding. But Volkswagen doesn’t understand how it should work. If my iPad worked like that, I would throw it in the bin.

Can you just have the map on the dashboard ?

Why would anyone buy a GTI over an R if you had the money? It's like saying you prefer less power and front wheelspin.

Thank you for the video, and the tips. I didn't know about some of those, but has it changed my opinion of Golf 8? No. I still don't like it, and I haven't yet found some of my dislikes on videos ... what is going on?! Your video amply demonstrates how awful the central screen is, at around 14m50s when you operate it whilst driving and the steering drifts into the oncoming half of the road. That should be enough to say "don't try to touch the central screen whilst driving." Some of my other pet hates are ... well the main one is how SLOW the thing is to move off from rest or to accelerate from slow speed, like trying to enter a roundabout. I find myself shouting at it "Come on,... COME ON..." the DSG is really awful at that point. It has 150bhp? really? No, it has either 50 or 100, nothing in between. The steering wheel buttons are slightly different layout on mine, and the cruise set "does my head in" the way it sometimes sets the speed, sometimes reduces the speed by 1mph and sometimes does nothing unless you press it twice of press it very hard. That sort of thing should not make it into production. The lock/unlock buttons on the door are not lit until locked! So when you get in when it's dark you can't lock the door. How dumb is that. The central locking can set when I'm in the car and the alarm goes off! The cruise control has a software bug which activates braking when a car ahead of you turns off left, i.e. out of your way, and the ACC brakes hard! Can you make a video explaining some of these things!?

Option paralysis...... Its a car

GOLF8 日本仕様はボイスシステムが使用出来ません((+_+))　エアコンの送風など動作しません、ただスライダーのエアコンスイッチ等、使いやすいものも多く、アンビエントライトの30種類の設定は良いですよね!(^^)!　楽しい動画有難う御座いました。

Thanks. I watched this video before I got my MK8 and now that I have it I’m using full use of the tips. Also, I agree the interior isn’t as bad as journalist say

The automatic handbrake fails when parking quite often, but our VW Golf Style (Mk8) is packed with technology requiring extensive patience.

it did not get rave reviews, it is hated universally,its been stripped out of knobs buttons draws in dash and under the seats, it has it has a stick to hold Bonet up, yes no Gass strut, the sun glasses holder is gone, the info screen is slow and can just go off,[like the one we try,] this is a cheapend golfs have very few on the road just like the id 3,loads of Tesla,hyundi,toyota eat, I'm sorry you got the cheap hated golf, mr volksbiz, but we all know the truth,

The car location thing is worse than useful if your car ends up actually stolen. It actively prevents you tracking the car whilst its in motion as a privacy feature.

Excellent video - very informative. On my MK7 GT 2.0TDi 150 diesel one of the best/most frequently used features was the speed limiter function, but I can't find out how to activate it on my new Mk8 if indeed it has that facility. Physical and on line handbooks show how to do it, but I can't get it to work. Any ideas, please? 😁 ...update: found it at last and it works as well as the MK7 speed limiter did, but not that intuitive. My MK8 is fantastic!

I have had software issues with my car since new. At around 1000 miles it started ringing the sos service as if I had broken down, it then clicks as if cancelling and starting again and again. VW changed the gateway and updated the software but it stated again a few days later. It has been in again yesterday and they could not find a fault

Do you know if the App and connectivity services are available on all trims and on US spec cars? I'm in the US and we tend to get weird options compared to European cars. I know we get front fog lights as standard but it doesn't look like this car has them. I just spent some time on the British configurator and some of the free paint options in the US are an added cost in the UK. I specced out the equivalent of a base model US spec car and it came to 39k GBP which is just shy of 50k USD, for reference I had dealer down to 30k out the door, or 25k GBP.

Those touch and haptic controls are a fail. The entire front dash and infotainment needs to be replaced completely. It’s a mess. Fingers crossed a MK9 is around the corner soon.

I had a MK7, drove a ranger for a year, traded it for a Mk8 today. Literally the best decision of my life car is amazing

I have had recurring dreams for around 10 years my car has been stolen, if I get this car and download the app, will I be OK?

Can I adjust sensitivity of parking sensors on Clubsport? I’m away from home and my wife just ask me how she can do it 😀 Thank you in advance.

Great video, tips I didn't know about in my new Clubsport. Especially the ESC was a bit distracting to find while driving. I found the buttons on the steering wheel a bit annoying at first, especially the heated steering wheel. Takes a few minutes to heat up before i noticed i pressed it and then it's too late on a hot day this can be annoying. Not sure if you can disable this during summer months? All in all great video I love my ClubSport

Hate the intrusive lane assist. UK roads are no good for this feature. Love the ATTACK mode 😂

To change the radio station or to operate the Aircon you have to take your eyes off the road so you can physically direct your finger accurately towards the right icon. It's not safe, there will be many accidents because of this. Yes, it is possible to do it with voice control but then you have to still take your eyes off the road and read the options it presents on the screen.

Please tell me how to turn off the start/stop feature permanently 😡😡

I’ve had my gtd for 2 years no2 and your number 1 is brand new to me. Huge thanks

Brother,you are the best!

Great video. I was told that the vw connect app updates the software?

Just a comment to your tip number 10 don't rely on the we app to pinpoint you car as it only shows where it was last parked and it isn't live data when my car mk8 clubsport was stolen I used this to track the car 5 times and it was never at the location shown. I would hate what happened to me to happen to someone else.Get some additional security fitted mine was booked in to have ghost fitted but was stolen before it could be fitted.

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I could not see myself moving from a Golf R 7.5 yo a mk8. I had a good look at one. The mk7.5 just looks better inside and out. The youth button on the steering are shit and look cheap. I'll stick to my 7.5.

Does the life version have maps in the cockpit as standard or is it an extra? How to access it if so?

Great video, and will be very helpful. I´ve had loads of Golfs. To be honest I love the Golf 8 but....I had the emergency brake activate many times while VERY slowly coming on & off my driveway which is not particularly narrow. Also had the brakes slam on when it detected an 80km sign on the exit lane (ie, only on one side of the car) of the autobahn here in Germany. My Android phone loses all internet connectivity when it wirelessly connects to the car. It could be amazing, but for me I will not buy another Golf until they sort out all these problems.

One of the neat hidden features is how fools keep buying this "Great Value" brand GTI with dealer markups making them pricier than Audis 🤣

Subscribed. Thank you!

Excellent video. Thank you.

Hi, are these features on the basic Golf Life model too?.

How exactly you switch off the Lane keep assist shortcut? I follow your instriction however it didnt gave the option to proceed and switch iit off...

Great video. I've had a regular Mk8 since June, and have been frustrated a lot with the software. The sat nav has never worked, and every time I start the car, after a few hundred metres of driving it gives me a warning saying "Dynamic Roadsign display is restricted", but then it always works. Other phantom errors appear occasionally like "SOS call activated." Taken it into a dealer twice, to no avail. In a software update just before Xmas the radar cruise control distance changed: now it resets to maximum follow distance every time I start the car, instead of remembering where I left it. And then there's the touch controls for temperature: when operating the main touch screen whilst driving, you naturally want to rest your hand below the screen to stabilise it while operating the screen with your index finger. But you can't, because you'll activate the temperature controls. This isn't necessary when stationary because your hand doesn't move around when you're not driving. I can only assume VW's real world testing of the interface was limited to stationary tests! The car is great but the software is definitely substandard.

Another very informative video, my GTi is being built this week 33, I’m like a child ! I can’t wait- thanks Andrew.

Merci

besides “unlock by approaching” does it has “lock by leaving”?

If you want to know all about why the mk7/7.5 is the best car that will ever exist, just read the comments in a video about the mk8. Nobody cares about the previous model of anything except their fanboi owners.

I wish the gauges in the infotainment screen

Can anyone let me know what is the name of this app?

Fantastic video. Love the "attack mode" feature and I am now using that on the daily!!

How does one get that pin thing set up? I just bought a mk 8 in the US and I don't have that feature, or any sense of different user profiles that I can find.

Thank you for this! We golf fans in the U.S. are drooling over this car, and personally i cant get enough. I want to know how easy is it to live with, and if it will age gracefully.

thanks for the esc trick !