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Free Volkswagen Advanced Driver Training (Bris/Perth/Melb)

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Free Volkswagen Advanced Driver Training (Bris/Perth/Melb)
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Lunco on 07/06/2010 - 14:44 volkswagenaustralia.com.au (2888 clicks)
Last edited 12/06/2010 - 02:08 by 2 other users

First time submitting, hope this is okay!

Edit: Sydney and Melbourne have been all booked out already.
They have a "New Driver Course" too.
http://www.volkswagenaustralia.com.au/drivertraining/Course/…

Volkswagen Advanced Driver Training Course

Adapting to unexpected circumstances

Fine-tune your driving skills. Designed for experienced full license drivers, this course allows you to practise advanced driving skills in a safe environment under the guidance of highly qualified instructors.
The course covers:

  • Advanced cornering techniques
  • Advanced collision avoidance manoeuvres
  • Skid pan slalom
  • Passenger hot laps

Course details

  • Course runs for approximately 3 hours
  • Breakfast or Morning tea or Lunch or Afternoon tea provided
  • Refreshments, tea and coffee provided

Licence Requirements:
For Advanced Courses all participants must be over 21 years of age, must hold a full Australian drivers license and have held that license for more than 3 years.

Run in:

Sydney
Eastern Creek International Raceway, Eastern Creek, NSW

Brisbane
Norwell Driving Centre, Norwell, QLD

Perth
RAC Driving Centre, Perth International Airport, WA

Melbourne
Sandown, Springvale, VIC

Vehicles used: Golf, Golf Wagon, Golf R, Golf GTD, Golf GTI, Jetta, Tiguan & Passat CC

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  • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 14:53

    Wonder if its auto, manual or both

    • davem on 07/06/2010 - 15:44

      If you cant drive a manual then you wont have any fun nor learn anything at this event.

      • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 16:38

        I assumed it would be, but havnt been to one b4, so wasnt sure..

      • bazza236 on 07/06/2010 - 21:29

        Not quite true - there'd probably be some DSGs among those cars

  • leeroys_dad on 07/06/2010 - 14:56

    would be both. bad times tho (no sat or sun :( )

  • h4lcyon on 07/06/2010 - 14:58

    Thanks, that is awesome! Booked.

    Wonder if the new driver course is free also?

  • unco on 07/06/2010 - 15:00

    Yeah too bad it's on weekdays, I'm taking the morning off to go.
    I went to the Mazda Performance Drive Day a while back and four of the cars were manual and one auto so you could feel the difference.
    Should be good either way :)

    • Chinotto on 07/06/2010 - 15:02

      How do you get into a Mazda Drive Day? I would prefer to do this in a Mazda as I prefer to drive rear wheel drive cars and at least Mazda has the MX-5 and the RX-8…

      • unco on 07/06/2010 - 15:06

        I received an email to sign up a while back when they were launching the MPS3. It was before I knew of this site.. otherwise I would've shared :( sorry!
        They provided the RX8, MX5 (man/auto), MPS3 and MPS6.
        They had Dick Johnson doing hot laps in the MPS3 on the day too!

        Anyway, can't wait to get my hands on the new Golf R at this one.

      • 00 on 07/06/2010 - 15:50

        I participated in a Mazda Driving Day in 2006. It was a competition that I was entered into from Mazda - where I'd purchased and serviced the car at the same dealer.

  • surat on 07/06/2010 - 15:04

    do they supply the car? or we need to bring our own car?

    • h4lcyon on 07/06/2010 - 15:06

      They supply the cars.

      Vehicles used: Golf, Golf Wagon, Golf R, Golf GTD, Golf GTI, Jetta, Tiguan & Passat CC

  • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 15:06

    Melbourne filling up quickly now

  • bananabart on 07/06/2010 - 15:08

    THIS IS UNBELIEVALBLE!!

  • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 15:13

    Melbourne all full

  • jlien on 07/06/2010 - 15:14

    Ah, melbourne full. Spent too much time umming and ahhing about taking the day off work for it.
    Oh well, but great freebie anyway. + from me.

  • mgguinne on 07/06/2010 - 15:18

    Good Post, I am however worried that after the course they will spam me to buy a golf car or something, you have to give them all of your details, I have seen this before and even if you tell them you do not want to buy a car they still keep calling. Could be risky???

    • Radar on 07/06/2010 - 15:25

      just tell them you already bought a VW after the course cos you liked them so much… that should keep em quiet.

      Also ask if they would be kind enough to send you some merchandise like a free tshirt/hat/etc so you can wear them about while driving you (imaginary) VW ;)

      • mgguinne on 07/06/2010 - 15:37

        Great point, Might give that a go, still some spots left for Brisbane, also make sure you book it so that it goes over the lunch period. e.g 10am, you a much likely going to get a better feed then just some biscuits and coffee for morning/afternoon tea.

        • roddo on 07/06/2010 - 15:51
          +2

          Great point. Signed up - woohoo!

          • mgguinne on 07/06/2010 - 15:56

            @roddo: It seems too many people took my advise, the 10am for the Friday is gone, dame it, looks like I have to have some biscuits and coffee for morning/afternoon tea.

            • roddo on 07/06/2010 - 17:40

              @mgguinne: That's not good - why didn't you sign up when you posted ur idea?

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 07/06/2010 - 15:33

    dammit. Melbournes full :(

  • annoynimous on 07/06/2010 - 15:35

    too many lousy drivers in melbourne (really too many and I have to shake my head all the time), hopefully they will improve with this :)

  • POWERevolution on 07/06/2010 - 15:43

    SA missed out again :(

  • massari on 07/06/2010 - 15:46

    bo ya

    signed up :D my gf and friend coming with me too

  • Bensoin on 07/06/2010 - 15:52

    Damn! You've gotta be quick!

  • Penalty boxer on 07/06/2010 - 15:56

    Nice! Just snapped one up, I have an 04 Saab 9-3 Aero and I was thinking of going VW anyways. Would be nice to see if we could touch the Golf R =]

  • yorky on 07/06/2010 - 16:08

    Outstanding freebie. Just make sure you read the fine print on the Licence Requirements!

    • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 16:29

      What fine print?

      • yorky on 07/06/2010 - 17:04
        +1

        "must be over 21 years of age, must hold a full Australian drivers license and have held that license for more than 3 years."

        Mainly the more than 3 years full license bit (usually full license starts AFTER you have completed P's, eg if you got P's at 20, two years (WA) until completion of P's you can't do this course until your 22 (example only). Its not from when you first get your license/P's.

  • BargainMe on 07/06/2010 - 16:21

    Wow, what awesome cars you get to drive- shame I missed out, Sandown is so popular.

    Also, I couldn't find anywhere where it actually says that it's free.

    • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 16:29

      "Cost:
      No payment is required in connection with your participation in the course(s). "
      As read in the terms and conditions

  • urandack on 07/06/2010 - 16:29

    Shame I don't meet the licence nor age requirement. :(

  • kasumi on 07/06/2010 - 16:31

    Dang! Missed out on the Advanced Drivers course in Sydney

    I've been to the BMW one and it's quite fun, especially the skidpan :)

    Great deal for those who booked though

  • donkeyhokey on 07/06/2010 - 16:35

    All booked out!!!! :'(

  • steved01 on 07/06/2010 - 16:44

    Just booked me and the wife in for her birthday for Brisbane on the 24th @ 10am - woohoo !!!

    PS she said I would have to take her for lunch - I wonder if she'd accept the freebie sandwiches hehehe!

  • massari on 07/06/2010 - 17:13

    Dam not over 21 =[ Guess beginners is better than nothing :D

  • massari on 07/06/2010 - 17:15

    Vehicles used: Polo & Golf lol that car only used >.<

  • happychappy1 on 07/06/2010 - 17:22

    Does 3 Years for the advanced course count from the time you get your licence?

    Or does it start from when you get off P's?

    BTW, I'm In WA (P's are for 2 years).

    • swimmingtoad on 07/06/2010 - 17:27

      The wording does create some confusion regarding this..

    • yorky on 07/06/2010 - 17:44
      -1

      As I said above, the wording would assume after you get off your P's, as your full license does not start until then.

      • swimmingtoad on 10/06/2010 - 12:28

        So i got an official response in regard to this, "Your provisional licence period is included in the 3 years required in order to attend our driver training." So the 3 years starts when you initally get your probation licence

  • RideCurbs on 07/06/2010 - 17:27

    I LOVE YOU
    very excited,

    booked the 1215 session of advanced driving with 2 mates just then.
    Cheers.

  • eccentriq on 07/06/2010 - 17:42

    … if only in South Australia.

    I'd be on it like hotcakes!! Golf R & Golf GTi

  • AntMan76 on 07/06/2010 - 17:44

    Missed out in Brissie. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh FORK!

  • lo200 on 07/06/2010 - 17:48

    Awesome freebie, Ive booked my spot in Brisbane.

    • AntMan76 on 07/06/2010 - 18:03

      When did you book?

      • lo200 on 07/06/2010 - 19:35

        Booked a fair while before I posted that message :)

  • Chinotto on 07/06/2010 - 18:03
    -2

    Can someone please cancel their bookings in Sydney so I can book myself in? I am DYING to get in!! =p

  • bazza236 on 07/06/2010 - 18:15

    When the "bargain" was put up, was Sydney still open? ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    • chylld on 07/06/2010 - 19:38

      i got my sydney booking in 2 days ago :) this deal came way too late for syd/melb people - by the end of saturday i think most of syd was gone.

      • bazza236 on 07/06/2010 - 20:13
        +1

        How did you find out about it?

      • AntMan76 on 07/06/2010 - 20:45
        +1

        Guess you forgot to share it.

    • unco on 07/06/2010 - 20:14

      Nah when I posted it, Sydney was already completely full. I didn't bother putting Sydney in to the title for that reason.

  • yorky on 07/06/2010 - 19:40

    It's all full now, a couple of places left in the new drivers for Perth and Brisbane.

  • DHD on 07/06/2010 - 19:41

    Get ready for the sales pitch!

    • h4lcyon on 07/06/2010 - 19:55

      I'm prepared for the sales pitch, and really do expect it considering there is no cost.

      I think it will be tame compared to the push sales you get in Thailand, or from Modern Roofing!

      • Radar on 07/06/2010 - 19:57

        Or fitness first…

  • astroe on 07/06/2010 - 20:26

    Aw! Dammit. Sounded like fun. :p
    Meh. Good find though!

  • raydragon on 07/06/2010 - 23:46

    yep advanced one all gone, damn it!!
    Hope they bring this offer back soon, or put on extra events.

  • BigglezThePigglez on 08/06/2010 - 00:24
    -1

    Anyone know if i can go and just enjoy the provided refreshments? I dont really want to do any more driving (bus driver by trade)

    • swimmingtoad on 08/06/2010 - 00:39

      lol, dont think so as it states you have to present a printed email to get in

  • falcine on 08/06/2010 - 12:14

    I was going to sign up for Brisbane, until I saw the location "Norwell". I thought "Where the heck is Norwell?" - then looked it up and found out it's about 50km out from Brisbane. It's probably more accurate to say the course location for Brisbane is in outer Northern Gold Coast rather than Brissy. Bit too far for me I think, ah well.

  • falcine on 08/06/2010 - 12:26
    +1

    Actually, where does it say this course is free? All I see is a booking facility. It doesn't have a price stated but I don't think that automatically means it's free.

    Edit: The guys on this site http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f40/vw-driver-training-44876… seem to think you have to pay for the course. Also the course's own webpage had earlier stated "Current Volkswagen owners are also offered a special rate" (google that phrase to see what I mean) - but strangely that statement has been removed. So this could mean VW is having trouble filling spots and therefore giving out freebies to fill up unused spaces - but it might also mean it's actually a fee paying course. Hm..

    • swimmingtoad on 08/06/2010 - 12:48
      +1

      Instead of doing all that research.. just read the terms and conditions,
      "Cost: No payment is required in connection with your participation in the course(s)."

      By the people on that forum referring to "Current Volkswagen owners are also offered a special rate. " Pretty sure they are talking about the cost of buying one.

      • falcine on 08/06/2010 - 12:51

        OK, thanks. As I said I didn't sign up so never got to read terms and conditions. So, false alarm. Just thought it was worth checking from my persepctive.

  • tdw on 08/06/2010 - 14:39

    wonder how often they have these free courses..i missed out on the advanced one

  • brisdaz on 09/06/2010 - 01:20

    I tried to get myself on the waiting list.

    Anyone else know if they got onto the waiting list?

    • Kkuba on 09/06/2010 - 13:37

      i tried, got a reply that a waiting list does not exist…

      :(

      sigh

  • Chinotto on 15/06/2010 - 01:05
    +1

    It's funny how available slots are appearing for Sydney when the course is for tomorrow. All these people who booked without committing to it and now canceling within 8hrs. Slack.

  • davem on 21/06/2010 - 11:05

    How was this ?

    I'm going on Thursday and want to know what to expect.

    • brisdaz on 24/06/2010 - 16:11
      +2

      For those doing Brisbane there's 7km multi lap course; and 2 lap skid pan multi khana and forward and back witches hat slalom. Also there was a demo of Park Assist - no hands parallel parking. Lastly there was 2 hot laps where the race drivers drove you around at max speed.

      If you could use GPS tracking that'd be great so we can compare statistics (max speed, average speed etc). For blackberry there is free GPSlogger although only has 1 second resolution. I had a max speed of ~75km.

      All in all a great afternoon!

      • h4lcyon on 24/06/2010 - 18:39

        Awesome!

      • unco on 22/07/2010 - 16:39

        Awesome sounds promosing!!
        Hopefully we can go around Sandown in Melbourne.
        I'll be running RaceChrono (www.racechrono.com) if anyone else is going and wants to datalog.

  • h4lcyon on 22/06/2010 - 08:56

    There is an open slot in Brisbane for 10am this Friday… a colleague just cancelled.

    • brisdaz on 22/06/2010 - 13:14

      Thanks but gone :(

      Also what to expect and how much is this course normally? I've done an advanced driving course before for half day.

  • h4lcyon on 28/06/2010 - 09:35
    +2

    Went on Friday.. was a pretty good 3 hours. Did all the things Brisdaz reported, was fun to blat around the track in a golf gti.

    Got a little goodies bag at the end with a cap, umbrella, drink bottle, vw magazine, and vw bag. And the best thing, not even one sales pitch to buy something.. someone asked how much a golf R is, and they were told to check out the website.

    Good stuff VW :)

  • jasonc74 on 29/07/2010 - 13:47

    Went to the Perth event this morning and it was excellent. Similar format to everyone else's report.
    Well done VW. Great day!

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