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Volkswagen Jetta Maintenance and Repair

6254 messages,  Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 4:52 PM

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Re: Jetta brake feel [backy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 05, 2009 (6:43 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 05, 2009 4:47 pm)

If you can't get satisfaction next time you bring it around, try this:
 
Write the dealership a letter and use words like "dangerous", "ineffective braking", "concern for my family's safety" and watch 'em jump. Be courteous and professional but let them know you want to be on record about this brake defect, "just for the record".
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Re: Jetta brake feel [Mr_Shiftright] by backy
Jan 05, 2009 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 05, 2009 6:43 pm)

I already used the "unsafe" play, via email. It seemed to get their attention. That and I said I was going to take them up on their 5-day return-the-car offer if they couldn't fix the brakes to my satisfaction.
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Re: Jetta brake feel [backy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 05, 2009 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 05, 2009 7:42 pm)

GEEZ this is a Volkswagen, not the Space Shuttle.
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Re: Jetta brake feel [Mr_Shiftright] by backy
Jan 05, 2009 (8:17 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 05, 2009 8:03 pm)

You're right. The Space Shuttle has not only ABS brakes, but that big honkin' parachute to haul it down to a stop. And I don't have one of those cool robot arms on my Jetta.
 
Other than that, I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about nor why you made that comment.
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Re: Jetta brake feel [backy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 06, 2009 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 05, 2009 8:17 pm)

Ah, I was obtuse, I'm sorry.
 
What I meant was, why can't the VW dealer fix the brakes? The offer of buy-back suggests that they aren't too optimistic. This is primarily a hydraulic/mechnical system---everything is touch-able and replaceable.
 
It's not like chasing electrons around the car.
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Re: Jetta brake feel [Mr_Shiftright] by backy
Jan 06, 2009 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2009 10:01 am)

They did fix the brakes, at least they are working OK now. But if there was in fact a small leak, that might not show up right away which is why I said I'd keep an eye on it.
 
The return offer is on ALL of their used cars.
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Re: Jetta brake feel [backy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 06, 2009 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 06, 2009 11:05 am)

Got it! Well hope it works out. You have to have confidence in your brakes.
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Parts/accessories by hlcastelo
Jan 09, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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Does anyone know of a dealer, vendor or website that offers VW parts/accessories other than local dealer? Sometimes even a dealer sells parts to out of state customers at wholesale prices.
 
Thank You.
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Re: Parts/accessories [hlcastelo] by bpeebles
Jan 09, 2009 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: hlcastelo (Jan 09, 2009 4:32 pm)

YES! here are a few examples:
http://www.tdiparts.com/catalog/
http://www.1stvwparts.com/
http://www.worldimpex.com/
http://www.germanautoparts.com/
 
My preference is TDIPARTS... they specialize in diesel parts but also carry lots of stuff which covers all VWs (Brakes, oil, bodyParts....etc)
 
Most often, SHIPPING is the thing that gets you when shopping online. I always select a place which is PHYSICALLY close to my home to reduce shipping costs.
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Re: Parts/accessories [bpeebles] by hlcastelo
Jan 09, 2009 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 09, 2009 4:48 pm)

Awesome thanks. LIke the reference to tdi. I just leased a 2009. Appreciate the quick reply.

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