Phil K 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Tell him to get a second opinion... would you take your C to VW for a check up and beleive everything they told you?:? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cnut 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Sorry to hear that but like with any car manufacturer you will get the occasional duff one. So I wouldn't write VW off yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 Posted August 3, 2006 nope. I had the same with peugeot, but then thats almost expected. Is it really the engine? Madness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 yeh he could but why / how can volkswagen do this too customers hes really in a state and im worried about him!! lol ! they say its the engine but its done less than 40 thou! ! hes looked after it too!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I work closely with Volkswagen so could perhaps help point you in the right direction but need to know a bit more: 1. When did your dad buy it? 2. Has it got full VWSH 3. Did it have a full VW warranty and is in still "live" 4. Is it still being paid for - if bought on finance and theres a dispute like this, the finance house are legally obliged to act on your behalf due to the law of 1/2's and 1/3's 5. Which VW retailer was it bought from and which retailer has dropped this bombshell It may be a case of looking for a gesture of goodwill from VW - unfortunately they are not particularly good on this point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 3, 2006 Ah yes - because your dads Golf has packed up, the entire company that is Volkswagen is a complete load of b*ll*cks - come on mate! You get bad engines - it happens! Speak to an independent specialist.. Volkswagen rarely want to roll their sleeves and get their hands dirty with stuff like this. If they can't fix it with plug and play solutions, its often more than they want to tackle.. if its just wiring I can't believe it cannot be fixed without the need for a whole new engine. You're based in the West Midlands - why not give the very helpful chaps at Stealth Racing a call? 01926 812259... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted August 3, 2006 £3k-£4k for a new engine?! :? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 3, 2006 Well brand new TDI PD engines aren't cheap so that doesn't surprise me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Ph right ok, surely he can get a second hand one for a fair bit cheaper? But I agree, get a second opinion! They'll do anything to get money outta you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I remember when BMW had major engine issues with the 4 cylinder units - thousands of cars were off the road for weeks / months due to thermostat problems - they treated their customers like dirt - well, my colleagues ended up in Corsa's for ages - then there was the problem with the 6 cylinder lumps having iffy liners that meant they needed complete new engines - I'd suggest to your dad to view BMW with the same level of doubt / concerm / scepticism as all other manufacturers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Ah yes - because your dads Golf has packed up, the entire company that is Volkswagen is a complete load of b*ll*cks - come on mate! You get bad engines - it happens! Speak to an independent specialist.. Volkswagen rarely want to roll their sleeves and get their hands dirty with stuff like this. If they can't fix it with plug and play solutions, its often more than they want to tackle.. if its just wiring I can't believe it cannot be fixed without the need for a whole new engine. You're based in the West Midlands - why not give the very helpful chaps at Stealth Racing a call? 01926 812259... yeah thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 ANDY 665 pm`ing you now, hope you don`t mind not going public yet, not into shouting or swearing e.t.c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Ah yes - because your dads Golf has packed up, the entire company that is Volkswagen is a complete load of b*ll*cks - come on mate! You get bad engines - it happens! blimey, think for a sec if someone said that to you when you just paid out a hell of a lot of money for a dud car, not saying your wrong but your not right either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Hi my lock todaypounds my dad hasnt got this kind of money and is in a state. he will buy a volkswagen again............. can you blame him? :edit: sorry :shock: Angel eyes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 3, 2006 So what was the problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 ABBA SONG angel eyes?? no sorry i`m his dad! i edited his post to make it read nonsense! :) ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Cool, I like nonsense :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Ah yes - because your dads Golf has packed up, the entire company that is Volkswagen is a complete load of b*ll*cks - come on mate! You get bad engines - it happens! blimey, think for a sec if someone said that to you when you just paid out a hell of a lot of money for a dud car, not saying your wrong but your not right either I AM! yes, thankyou! i`m his father and it was my cash so his comments were really usefull :mad: i`m not going to start shouting and swearing about it because i`m middle aged and if i get worked up i get pains in my chest! no really! but we will have to wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted August 3, 2006 PM replied to - hopefully based on fact but not necessarily giving you the answers you were hping for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I remember when BMW had major engine issues with the 4 cylinder units - thousands of cars were off the road for weeks / months due to thermostat problems - they treated their customers like dirt - well, my colleagues ended up in Corsa's for ages - then there was the problem with the 6 cylinder lumps having iffy liners that meant they needed complete new engines - I'd suggest to your dad to view BMW with the same level of doubt / concerm / scepticism as all other manufacturers The BMW problem was due to a nickel lining on the cyl. bores wearing out due to high levels of sulphur in unleaded petrol, BMW replaced the engines irrespective of age so long as the car had a full service history, Jaguar (nee Ford) had the same problem with the S type Duratec V6 3.0 and the V8 engined cars up untill 2001, they used alloy blocks with a nickel coating which was again worn away by the high levels of sulphur in petrol. Jaguar, from 2001 started using iron blocks, also the sulphur levels in unleaded have dropped by a very large amount (i think by as much as 60%) since 2001 Jaguar agreed to replace all blocks where cars had full service history and had covered less than 100,000 miles. This is, in my opinion a fair policy two companys respecting their customers and doing the correct thing! By the way all of this information is available on the internet, i know because.......well, i know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 3, 2006 blimey, think for a sec if someone said that to you when you just paid out a hell of a lot of money for a dud car, not saying your wrong but your not right either Well we're all entitled to an opinion mate. At the end of the day the car is 6 years old.. i'm not saying that it SHOULD have packed up in such a catastrophic way but all i'm saying is that it happens! Of course i'd be gutted if it happened to me - i'd be peed off i'd been given a £400 bill let alone a £4000 one! But its the nature of cars. We wouldn't have such well used technical support forums if they worked all the time would we ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J50DUB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 jim, i`m not going to get into an argument here but the car has done 37000 miles, Why does it have to be the length of time? do i have to drive it every day? if i had have driven average mileage it would have packed up over 3 years ago !!! It`s not the nature of cars, these days imho it`s not the nature of cars when ( cough hawk ....spit) give a 5 year guarantee. karma ;) this is my son`s username anyway EDIT: I`m not going to start comparing, complaining and slagging e.t.c. what is the point? end of thread follows ............THE END.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 3, 2006 how the hell did anyone know what this guy was on about from post 1?! I have read it about 6 time and cannot make head nor feckin tail of it! speak english man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 3, 2006 I'm just confused. I wasn't trying to start an argument mate - hence me trying to dispense some advise on my original post to contact a VW specialist for a bit of impartial advice! Please feel to go back and read my post! I was only merely commenting that 's*it happens' sometimes.. its inevitable these cars/engines will leave the factory with some sort of gremlin in them waiting to come out. Sheesh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
