A friend just got a Born - any tips for him?

Driver2938 · Nov 4, 2024

Hi drivers!
So, a buddy of mine just picked up his Born a few days ago after switching over from a Leaf (he is not used to forums, this is why I am posting for him). He is loving the car so far, but he is still figuring out some of the details. I thought I would check with the community here to see if there are any tips or things he should look out for.
These are the things he has already sorted:
- he made sure to check for the transport blocks in the front shocks, so no worries here;
- the dealer threw in the mats, so that's covered;
- he has set up the app, but I am not sure he has explored all the features yet;
- the car's running on 3.0 software - seems like it is all smooth on the front.

He has got the car with the 19" Typhoons, but we are not sure if it comes with a jack and tool kit or if it is just the gunk and inflator. Does anyone know what is standard with those wheels?

Ebao · Nov 4, 2024

Driver2938 said:
Hi drivers!
So, a buddy of mine just picked up his Born a few days ago after switching over from a Leaf (he is not used to forums, this is why I am posting for him). He is loving the car so far, but he is still figuring out some of the details. I thought I would check with the community here to see if there are any tips or things he should look out for.
These are the things he has already sorted:
- he made sure to check for the transport blocks in the front shocks, so no worries here;
- the dealer threw in the mats, so that's covered;
- he has set up the app, but I am not sure he has explored all the features yet;
- the car's running on 3.0 software - seems like it is all smooth on the front.

He has got the car with the 19" Typhoons, but we are not sure if it comes with a jack and tool kit or if it is just the gunk and inflator. Does anyone know what is standard with those wheels?

You won't need a tire repair kit with 19-inch tires because they're self-sealing. But try checking the gaps between the bodywork and the sills at the back of the car.

CUPRAdriveR19 · Nov 5, 2024

Driver2938 said:
Hi drivers!
So, a buddy of mine just picked up his Born a few days ago after switching over from a Leaf (he is not used to forums, this is why I am posting for him). He is loving the car so far, but he is still figuring out some of the details. I thought I would check with the community here to see if there are any tips or things he should look out for.
These are the things he has already sorted:
- he made sure to check for the transport blocks in the front shocks, so no worries here;
- the dealer threw in the mats, so that's covered;
- he has set up the app, but I am not sure he has explored all the features yet;
- the car's running on 3.0 software - seems like it is all smooth on the front.

He has got the car with the 19" Typhoons, but we are not sure if it comes with a jack and tool kit or if it is just the gunk and inflator. Does anyone know what is standard with those wheels?

Tell him to invest in a portable jack or tire-changing kit. I wish I had someone to tell me this one before. So far, he has a good start. Congrats!

MayersIP · Dec 28, 2024

Ebao said:
You won't need a tire repair kit with 19-inch tires because they're self-sealing. But try checking the gaps between the bodywork and the sills at the back of the car.

This is fantastic! Appreciate the info.

Ryuji_Sakamoto · Jan 15, 2025

If he’s already set up the app, tell him to try out the pre-conditioning feature, it’s such a luxury, especially when it’s cold out.
On the wheels, yep, it’s usually just the inflator kit and sealant for the 19s, but it wouldn’t hurt to give the boot a once-over to confirm.
And one more tip: encourage him to keep an eye on software updates. The 3.0 is solid, but VW Group has been known to roll out nifty features and fixes with new updates.