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Offline marka87uk

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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 05:21:54 pm »
I just got back from having the car serviced with VW today.

I mentioned the DSG problems and they confirmed it does need a new mechatronics unit.

Luckily (even though I'm out of warranty and the car is coming up to 4 years old) as I have FVWSH they have agreed to pay 100% of the parts and 50% of the labour to replace it! :happy2:
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2011, 06:52:08 pm »
Right result  :happy2:
is your car a 57 plate out of interest?
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2011, 07:10:50 pm »
Yep! Why do you ask? :smiley:
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2011, 07:14:43 pm »
From a Poll I ran on this forum, 57 reg GTi's seemed to be the worst for failures  .
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2011, 07:17:05 pm »
Oh great i have just brought a DSG 57 VW lol.

Is this all VW garage that offer the % payout ?

Does the mechatronics have to go before they do it or they know its a common problem and sort it out straight away ?
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2011, 07:17:39 pm »
This is all starting to concern me a little.

I think if mine went and I had to pay out, I would look into getting a Manual box fitted instead.
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2011, 07:18:32 pm »
I will find the poll thread, and post a link to it.....
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2011, 07:19:42 pm »
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #23 on: October 13, 2011, 07:20:45 pm »
Quote from: ktlstar on October 13, 2011, 07:17:05 pm
Oh great i have just brought a DSG 57 VW lol.

Is this all VW garage that offer the % payout ?

Does the mechatronics have to go before they do it or they know its a common problem and sort it out straight away ?

Dont Panic.. ring VW customer services and give them your reg.. chances are, the mechatronic unit has lready been replaced under warranty already..

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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2011, 07:28:23 pm »
I will give them a call tomorrow thanks - However there is no paper work when i brought the car regarding about it. It has only done 13k miles.

How much are they brand new? 2k ?
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2011, 07:42:21 pm »
£2k including fitting is what I heard - I know the unit costs over £1k at least.

They said they are making a goodwill gesture considering the age/mileage of the car and the fact it has full VW history.

I previously read of them offering the same deal so I'm very happy with the outcome and the fact I didn't have to jump through hoops to get it. They simply phoned me up and told me the mechatronics unit needed replacing and they were going to pay towards it, although the unit takes 10 days to be shipped from Germany.

The fact the car is under 4 years old (just) may help. :happy2:

VW know it's a common problem so keep pushing for it if you have any trouble getting a replacement!
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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2011, 07:58:56 pm »
Quote from: ktlstar on October 13, 2011, 07:28:23 pm
I will give them a call tomorrow thanks - However there is no paper work when i brought the car regarding about it. It has only done 13k miles.



you dont often get paperwork with warranty repairs.. i didnt with my car and that had the mechatronic unit changed (under warranty) at 6k by the first owner..

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Re: DSG Mechatronics
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2011, 08:20:07 pm »
Quote from: richtung on October 13, 2011, 07:58:56 pm
Quote from: ktlstar on October 13, 2011, 07:28:23 pm
I will give them a call tomorrow thanks - However there is no paper work when i brought the car regarding about it. It has only done 13k miles.



you dont often get paperwork with warranty repairs.. i didnt with my car and that had the mechatronic unit changed (under warranty) at 6k by the first owner..

Rich

I got something stating mech unit changed under warranty.  :happy2:
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