{"product_id":"aluminium-paddle-shifter-extensions-vw-mk8-era","title":"Aluminium Paddle Shifter Extensions — VW Golf Mk8, Polo, Tiguan, Arteon (2019+)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGive your VW's steering wheel a premium upgrade with our machined aluminium paddle shifter extensions — designed for the current generation of VW steering wheels found across the Golf Mk8, facelift Polo, Tiguan, Arteon, and other 2019+ VW models. They fit over your factory DSG paddles to add reach, a cool-touch aluminium finish, and a sharper look every time you shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-fit compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Golf Mk8\u003c\/strong\u003e — GTI, GTD, GTE, TSI (2020–2023) — \u003cem\u003eR trim excluded\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Polo Mk6 facelift\u003c\/strong\u003e — GTI and TSI trims (2021 onwards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Tiguan\u003c\/strong\u003e — all trims except R (2020 onwards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Arteon\u003c\/strong\u003e — all trims except R (2019 onwards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Jetta\u003c\/strong\u003e — GLI, TSI, SE, SEL, R-Line (2022 onwards) \u003cem\u003e(US-market model)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Atlas \u0026amp; Atlas Cross Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2021 onwards \u003cem\u003e(US-market model)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlso fits other current-generation VW models sharing the same steering wheel design — compare your wheel paddle shifters to the image below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/2377\/4295\/files\/mk8_paddle_fitment.webp?v=1783868245\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"291\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ NOT compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolf Mk8 R\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses a different sport-plus steering wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArteon R\u003c\/strong\u003e — different wheel design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiguan R\u003c\/strong\u003e — different wheel design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlder Golf Mk7 \/ Mk7.5 and Polo Mk5\u003c\/strong\u003e — see our VW Mk7-era paddle shifter product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicles without factory DSG paddle shifters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual gearbox variants\u003c\/strong\u003e — no factory paddles fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — R vs R-Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR-Line is a trim package that uses the standard sport wheel — this product \u003cstrong\u003edoes fit R-Line trims\u003c\/strong\u003e. Full R models (Golf R, Tiguan R, Arteon R) are different vehicles with a different sport-plus steering wheel — this product \u003cstrong\u003edoes NOT fit those\u003c\/strong\u003e. If in doubt, send us a photo of your wheel before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if it fits?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us a photo of your steering wheel and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMachined aluminium alloy — premium look and cool-touch finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrecision-cut for current VW paddle geometry (2019+ models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailable in multiple colours (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStraightforward install with pre-applied adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFully reversible — no drilling, no permanent modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with factory shift logic — full DSG function retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo manufacturer logos or branding — factory-style finish that blends in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment check:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehind your steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you should see two factory DSG paddles (marked + and –). If your vehicle is on the list above and has factory paddles, this product fits. Compare your steering wheel shape to our product images to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClean your factory paddles thoroughly with alcohol wipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePeel the adhesive backing from the extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePosition over the factory paddle and press firmly for 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRepeat for the second paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAllow 24 hours before regular use for the adhesive to fully cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeft and right side paddle shifter extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDouble-sided adhesive (pre-applied)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer references:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW, Golf, Polo, Tiguan, Arteon, Jetta, Atlas, and DSG are trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used here solely to indicate product compatibility. AutoCap Solutions is an independent aftermarket retailer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorised by Volkswagen AG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAll AutoCap Solutions products are covered by our standard replacement policy in the rare event of manufacturing fault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AutoCap Solutions","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ Black","offer_id":54011463303511,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ Blue","offer_id":54011463336279,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ Silver","offer_id":54011463369047,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ Red","offer_id":54011463401815,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Black","offer_id":54011463434583,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Blue","offer_id":54011463467351,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Silver","offer_id":54011463500119,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Red","offer_id":54011463532887,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/2377\/4295\/files\/vw-mk8-paddle-shifters-design1-4.webp?v=1783868454","url":"https:\/\/autocapsolutions.com\/products\/aluminium-paddle-shifter-extensions-vw-mk8-era","provider":"AutoCap Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}