The best dedicated High-Performance Snows I ever had were Toyo Observe Garit KX in 225-50-17 on my old MK VI R. The colder it got, the better they gripped.
I've run Denso and NGK on E85 for 10k+ miles and numerous track days, with zero issues.
And put full timing chain service -cam chain (chain, guides, tensioner), VVT cam adjuster, vacuum pump, cam follower, high pressure fuel pump rebuild, vvt spring seals(viaco and uro)\ncomplete timing belt kit with water pump and idler pullies, new brakes all around(raybestos pads and rotors) , new spark plugs and coils(Bosch and ngk), valve cover gasket, PCV replacement(new diaphragm and hoses), new cabin filter, new air filter, new fuel filter. and all fluids just done.
For the Atlas I can only do oil and my front breaks on my own, rest the shop has to do. But all VW’s are more focused on performance than accessibility. If you buy an atlas, keep a good $500 set away as a just incase. My car has had an issue with one of the valve seal on the water pump- again super common and I was able to fix it myself. Other than that it’s genuinely been one of the most reliable cars I’ve had, at 150,000km she’s still going strong. It’s really good in the winter, and it’s never struggled to turn over in -40 c and gets warm after 10 minutes still. Only thing that sucks is atleast on the 2018 model the hood extends slightly too far so you can’t leave your windshield wipers up.
I'm now on my 3rd winter on Blizzaks because Costco had a deal on them at the time and I thought I'd give them a try. I find them similar, but probably better from the standpoint that I used to be able to spin the X-Ices too easily taking off from a light in slippery conditions, and I can't say that I've noticed that issue as much with the Blizzaks.
I have been using Nokians for many years. They offer excellent traction in snow and are long—Lasting.
I’ve had my id3 5 years now and had very few problems with the car or charging. I’ll get maybe 180 miles on the motorway but close to 240 miles cross country. Manchester to Sheffield to Nottingham and back to Manchester left me with around 50 miles range, but I can’t get from Manchester to London, or Manchester to Glasgow without charging.
I had a 2012 VW CC EA888 that went through 3 water pumps in 10K miles. The latter two covered under the 1st’s repair warranty. The repair shop on the third one went with a non-OEM metal water pump instead of the OEM plastic variety. I paid the difference which was I think about $80 and that pump held.
The default setting for the headlights were adjusted as high as they went. Annoyingly you couldn't change it whilst driving, you had to root around in the infotainment.
Those Tiguans have a notorious timing chain issue, probably not worth it unless you have service record of that being addressed already.
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