Volkswagen Jetta Sixth generation (A6) (2011 - 2014)

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Sixth generation (A6) of Volkswagen Jetta has been in production since 2011 by 2014.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Sixth generation (A6) is longer than the previous generation by 2.9 inches , is narrower by 0.1 inches , is lower by 0.2 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 367 lbs.
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Volkswagen Jetta Sixth generation (A6) dimensions and specs
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Sixth generation (A6) | |
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Body style | Sedan |
Engine options | 1.4 TSI, 1.4L I-4, 147 HP, 184 lb/ft |
CBTA, 2.5L I-5, , | |
2.0L TSI, 2.0L I-4, 200 HP, 207 lb/ft | |
Length | 179.4 - 182.2 in |
Width | 70 - 70.1 in |
Height | 57.2 - 59.2 in |
Wheelbase | 101.5 - 104.4 in |
Curb weight | 2804 - 3283 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front Headroom | 37 - 38.4 in |
Rear Headroom | 37 - 38.1 in |
Front shoulder room | 54.8 - 55.2 in |
Rear shoulder room | 53.1 - 53.6 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 14.50 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 22 - 30/31 - 42 |
Payload capacity | 970 - 1166 lb |
Towing capacity | 2000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.4 - 10.8 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.1 - 17.8 sec |
Volkswagen Jetta Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Volkswagen Jetta Sixth generation (A6) production period from 2011 to 2014 drivers have reported 1519 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year | Complaints |
2014 Jetta |
255
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2013 Jetta |
329
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2012 Jetta |
417
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2011 Jetta |
518
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car was purchased at the end of nov 2013 at three county volkswagen in nj. two issues were noticed the... |
416
~ 55382 miles |
ENGINE at operating temperature after 20 minutes engine quits when coming to a stop. engine also has a hesitation when starting... |
272
~ 43330 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this vehicle was rented from enterprise on 3/26 but driven <30 min that evening. on 3/27 it was driven a... |
246
~ 57054 miles |
POWER TRAIN three times in ~2 hours car stalled at stop signs. vehicle was at complete stop. lifted foot off brake and |
162
~ 42398 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i purchased my car in mid-feb 2014 and it performed flawlessly the winter of 2014. i started my car on... |
155
~ 59923 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL from a complete stop pushed the accelerator and nothing happened for 4 to 5 seconds. tried again and the car... |
114
~ 34617 miles |
STEERING the vehicle was in a major car accident before i purchased the vehicle and the carfax states that the car... |
87
~ 40931 miles |
AIR BAGS the vehicle was in a major car accident before i purchased the vehicle and the carfax states that the car... |
85
~ 52776 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING in traffic the single low tone horn on the jetta is barely audible. the vw dealer service manager says the... |
82
~ 63398 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. while driving 15 mph the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming... |
58
~ 35621 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL from a complete stop pushed the accelerator and nothing happened for 4 to 5 seconds. tried again and the car... |
47
~ 34143 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER drivers side wiper blade completely detached from the car during a heavy rainstorm at less than highway speeds. *js... |
46
~ 52257 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL june 2014 i brought my 2014 jetta se to the dealership to have it looked at b/c the airbag light... |
35
~ 58465 miles |
TIRES continental 225 45zr17 control contact tired on 2914 vw jetta tdi have failed twice since we purchases vehicle in december |
33
~ 23069 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle's ignition gets stuck. *tr... |
32
~ 45900 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING three times in ~2 hours car stalled at stop signs. vehicle was at complete stop. lifted foot off brake and |
29
~ 19459 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. while parked on the street the vehicle's horn would not sound and... |
25
~ 60603 miles |
SUSPENSION i have a 2014 gli autobahn with the paddle shifters and the sports mode option. today i engaged the sports... |
23
~ 34725 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE approached traffic light (which was red). when light changed attempted to make a left turn. no power for about 3... |
23
~ 17447 miles |
SEAT BELTS the car presented problems in the month of july. stopping at a red light the car is completely turned off... |
21
~ 39466 miles |
WHEELS tires put on the 2014 vw jetta gli (dunlop sport) from factory are of very poor quality and could cause... |
20
~ 33321 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES 2014 vw jetta has been experiencing problems with low tires and handling issues while driving on dry wet or extreme... |
19
~ 24305 miles |
SEATS heated seats burned the back and legs of driver. *tr... |
9
~ 52428 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES driving in my vw jetta 2014 se at the i71 freeway at around 65-70 mph (i had already driving for... |
8
~ 48585 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the sun roof exploded.... |
8
~ 37465 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while accelerating normally from a stop sign in sport mode (sport mode for responsiveness not a drag race) the car... |
6
~ 1783 miles |
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl * the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled as... |
5
~ 42140 miles |
EQUIPMENT 2014 volkswagen jetta. consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership with vehicle voice recognition system malfunction. *smd |
4
~ 13646 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. while driving 70 mph the front driver side door opened independently and... |
4
~ 57196 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY jetta has odor when ac is turned on. service department indicates the circulatory (c) must be used at all times.... |
4
~ 37579 miles |
STRUCTURE a couple of weeks after buying this new vehicle i noticed that hundreds of foggy looking spots would appear in... |
4
~ 15590 miles |
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate properly while... |
4
~ 1489 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph he depressed the... |
4
~ 8857 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the ignition switch was malfunctioning. the contact had... |
2
~ 78064 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the key would get jammed in the ignition... |
2
~ 131000 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the radio stopped working which caused the vehicle's... |
2
~ 85636 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. while stopped at a gas station the rear axle dislocated from the... |
2
~ 37900 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. while driving 70 mph the front driver side door opened independently and... |
2
~ 32893 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 35 mph the low beam headlights suddenly shut off... |
2
~ 45000 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM hello i noticed my speedometer on my 2014 jetta se is incorrect by a wider margin than the federal 5... |
2
~ 22583 miles |
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2011 jetta has a recall (11v196000) for electrical/fuse wiring. we have encountered the problem that the recall is 4.we have... |
2
~ 52500 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car is a 2011 vw jetta tdi. i was told by the vw dealer that the high pressure fuel pump... |
2
~ 46500 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while making a turn with the... |
2
~ 3150 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN twice the car goes into reverse in all six gears. it happens when i try to come out of a... |
2
~ 775 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle rode roughly and hesitated to the... |
1
~ 81300 miles |
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. while depressing the horn it failed to sound and the air bag... |
1
~ 88000 miles |
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. while the vehicle was stationary the anti-lock braking system (abs) failed. in... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. while the vehicle was stationary the anti-lock braking system (abs) failed. in... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta equipped with continental conti pro contact tires size: 205/55/r16 91h. while driving 60... |
1
~ 78945 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i was driving to my cabin and when i woke up the next day and started my car - my... |
1
~ 66200 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the fuel door failed to unlock. the dealer... |
1
~ 43000 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left. the vehicle... |
1
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HUB > WHEELS upon entering my driveway my driver side axle trailing arm completely snapped. car has a clean title bought it from... |
1
~ 43600 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 35 mph the low beam headlights suddenly shut off... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. while driving 35 mph an abnormal sound emitted from the front passenger... |
1
~ 33000 miles |
FUEL FILTER > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 15 mph the vehicle stalled without warning.... |
1
~ 11500 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and subsequently stalled. fortunately i was able to pull between some construction cones before it... |
1
~ 13000 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i had taken my vehicle to a new vw in el cajon where i had a new issues pop up... |
1
~ 16312 miles |
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING reverse lights on both driver and passenger side of vehicle are not working with 580 miles on the car and |
1
~ 580 miles |
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION reverse lights on both driver and passenger side of vehicle are not working with 580 miles on the car and |
1
~ 580 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE per service advisor rattle occurs from rear deck on vehicles equipped with "fender" sound system and they have a "campaign" |
1
~ 250 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS driving on the interstate i came to the end of some scarified pavement. when i went across the end of... |
1
~ 107000 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. while the vehicle was parked the contact was removing an item from... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING letter to administrator from regarding a problem with his 2011 volkswagen jetta sel. *kb the consumer stated 13 days after... |
1
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INTERIOR LIGHTING dashboard lights found in the speedometer and tachometer will turn on and off randomly when the head lights are turned... |
1
~ 700 miles |
CHILD SEAT upon picking up my child from daycare today i inspected her carseat. i found the "superlatch" latch strap was visibly... |
1
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LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT upon picking up my child from daycare today i inspected her carseat. i found the "superlatch" latch strap was visibly... |
1
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OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta wagon. the contact stated that he was searching for information in the vehicles... |
1
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WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta cc. the contact was driving 30 mph when he noticed how difficult... |
1
~ 100 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Volkswagen Jetta and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Volkswagen Jetta to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
- ?1 set of Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Guard Body Kits (3pcs) + Side Skirt Splitter (2pcs) + Rear Bumper Lip Wrap Splitter Canard (2pcs)
- ?Material: Premium quality ABS
- ?Stereoscopic design, fluid curve surface
- ?No...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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TOUREN TR60 Full Matte Black Wheel (17 x...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
Coilovers
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Coilover Suspensions Shock Struts Kits A...
- FITMENT: The Coilover Suspensions Kits fits for 2010-2014 for Volkswagen for Golf /2010-2014 for Volkswagen for GTI /2011-2016 for Volkswagen for Jetta
- SAFETY AND COMFORT: Easy to control, significantly improves stability when bumping or cornering,...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-027_2 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
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Godspeed MRS1810-F MonoRS Coilover Suspe...
- Compatible With Volkswagen Jetta (A5/A6) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018; 54.5 mm Front Axle Clamp; Excludes Electronic Suspensions
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 10 kg/mm/5 kg/mm; Damping Levels:...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-033_1 compatible with Volksw...
- Fits 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta(MK5) FWD; 54.5 mm front axle clamp ONLY; **Rear Shock - For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch)/6 kg/mm...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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