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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2009, 07:11:00 pm »
has anyone any more info on this report?

http://www.autoinsane.com/2009/08/28...sg-complaints/

http://media.vw.com/index.php?s=43&item=491

is this just the states? or europe too?
and does this mean we can all get it done under extended warranty?
fingers crossed..... guess who i,ll be phoning tues!!!!
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« Last Edit: August 29, 2009, 07:20:27 pm by matsu »
keep on doing what ya doing you,ll keep on getting what ya getting.

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2009, 07:16:42 pm »
has anyone any more info on this report?

http://www.autoinsane.com/2009/08/28...sg-complaints/

and does this mean we can all get it done under extended warranty?
fingers crossed..... guess who i,ll be phoning tues!!!!
matsu

Hmm, that link gives me "404 | Page Not Found!"     :confused:
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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2009, 07:22:15 pm »
try other link mate?
it workd via the other forum, the second one def worked for me again

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98606

matsu
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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2009, 08:03:11 pm »
Try this link Clicky

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2009, 08:07:10 pm »

is this just the states? or europe too?
and does this mean we can all get it done under extended warranty?
fingers crossed..... guess who i,ll be phoning tues!!!!
matsu

That statement is from VW Group of America so before dealers over here will do anything VW in the Fatherland will need to publish a similar confirmation of the issue.

I would recommend a call to VW UK customer services as a first port of call.

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2009, 10:04:41 pm »
Yep had mine done recently too and I'm now enjoying the car as I should have done from day one!  :jumpmove:

(still slow though!  :laugh:)

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #21 on: August 29, 2009, 10:32:27 pm »
Worth a enquiry to find out whether any news of this relates to the uk.

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2009, 06:26:31 am »
It's 07 models on, only too. Now that's either comforting, having a my06, or upsetting. They've clearly tracked the issue to a batch of faulty components which thanks to their traceability process targets a specific production date. Bit of a bummer if your mechatronics goes on earlier cars..... We still need confirmation that this will apply to Europe too (something tells me it may not) which will be less to do with the fault being at risk on our cars but more to do with our weak legal position compared to the states.....Sorry I'm cynical I know, you'd think that vw on releasing this to the states would have open it to Europe next, it may be phased due to budgets ..... Lets see how it develops (fingers crossed).

 

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2009, 06:36:17 am »
So I wasn't alone... Just that my car was for 6 months out of warranty... I managed to get 70% warranty on the new transmition, still had to pay 30% and all work... 2.000 Pounds...  :sad1:

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2009, 10:57:58 am »
This has got me a bit concerned...  a couple of quick questions:

  • How long is VW's warranty, is it limited by mileage as well as years?
    Is the mechatronic unit replaced a revised part no?

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #25 on: August 30, 2009, 04:49:57 pm »
So I wasn't alone... Just that my car was for 6 months out of warranty... I managed to get 70% warranty on the new transmition, still had to pay 30% and all work... 2.000 Pounds...  :sad1:

Have a read of the above links and contact VW UK and ask for a full refund.  The article (American) says that

"Volkswagen intends to not only provide alternative transportation for owners while their vehicle is in for service but to also reimburse owners who have had the issue previously fixed.

The company will also extend the transmission warranty of all vehicles involved to 10-years, 100,000 miles. The extended warranty will also be transferable."



If they can do it in America then VW have surely now set a precedence.
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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #26 on: August 30, 2009, 06:21:15 pm »
Thanks to the yanks sue happy culture they seem to get a lot more satisfaction from their stealer with matters like this than we do in Europe.  IIRC with the mk4 all yankies managed to get their window clips fixed FOC outside the warranty period whereas VW UK still officially deny there was an issue.  Despite releasing a repair kit...

I'm sure there was a similar story with MAF's but I could be mistaken on that.

If I was reading it right, in Europe if you are on long life servicing, your warranty is extended every time you get it done.  There is a sticker in my finacee's polo servicing book saying this doesn't apply in the UK.  Shafted we are... (I know I know we don't like longlife for the GTI but still)
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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #27 on: August 30, 2009, 06:33:00 pm »
Another case of "Rip off Britain Culture"

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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #28 on: August 30, 2009, 06:47:50 pm »
yeah... I now get 2 year warranty on new DSG... and for alternative transportation I bought Citroen Xsara. Still had it and is great  :grin:


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Re: DSG woes.................... now all better
« Reply #29 on: August 30, 2009, 09:41:48 pm »
Yep had mine done recently too and I'm now enjoying the car as I should have done from day one!  :jumpmove:
(still slow though!  :laugh:)
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youre taking this too seriously  :P :happy2:
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