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Replying to: altair4 (Jul 17, 2009 11:15 am) Thank you again for your insight and advice. Hope the car will stay together for a bit. Take care. Navy Guy |
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Replying to: elburn (Jul 09, 2009 4:03 pm) |
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Hi, I just went for an oil change and the dealer told me my rear brakes (both pads and rotors!!) need to be changed. I found this very unusual given that the car has only 29,000 miles. The dealer was like rear brakes tend to wear out much faster than front brakes on VWs. The dealer quoted a price of $415  Couple questions - 1. Do rear brakes really wear out at 29,000 miles? 2. Do I really need to change both pads and rotors? I would think that changing pads only would be fine. 3. Isn't $415 a lot? Does this sound right? 4. Is it usual for rear brakes to wear out before front brakes? I always thought front brakes tend to bear most of the braking load and would thus wear out much faster. I am hoping someone can help me with my questions. Thanks a lot and any insights are much appreciated! SN
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Replying to: srn3 (Aug 15, 2009 6:32 am) The only maintenance I have had is to replace the brake light switch, which was a recall, replace the CV boots and replace the timing belt. It has been a really good car. My wife has an Audi A6, which is almost the same car. She got 18,000 miles on the first set of brakes. It cost about $400 to have them replaced. They had to replace one rotor. It goes through tires every 30,000 miles. I like the VW the best. Chuck Hanson |
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Replying to: srn3 (Aug 15, 2009 6:32 am) |
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Replying to: srn3 (Aug 15, 2009 6:32 am) I'd be thumping someones desk at VW if I had this problem. good luck, |
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Replying to: navyguy1990 (Jul 10, 2009 5:07 am)
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Replying to: vwdawg (Aug 17, 2009 9:35 am) If you could get the transmission out "Park" and into "Drive", then it's not the interlock. |
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I need insight on how a timing belt problem should be handled by a shop. I have a 2001 Passat that was taken in and found to be in need of a new timing belt and water pump. The initial estimate made (which indicates an hour of troubleshooting) no mention of valve trouble. The car stayed at the shop for about two weeks awaiting parts. While the guys were moving the car to replace the belt, the belt slips, the car stops and now I'm looking at a valve job- thousands. The questions are- when you have a bad timing belt, would you normally check out the valve to be sure there is no damage there? If there is a bad timing belt, should they be driving the car? If the car drove fine when it went in (there was some noise, which the mechanic specifically told my husband was not valve knocking), how to handle a major prob that occurred at the shop? All feedback would be appreciated! Thanks, Mindy
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I have a 2004 GLX 1.8T 4MOTION (4 cylinder) Tiptronic Passat with 92K miles on it. Original owner and paid for. Dealer says I need a new transmission and tiptronic switch as well as a timing belt kit. Dealer says he can get a used transmission in for $2,000, tiptronic switch $470 and timing belt $900- Plus Labor it's about $5055 with tax!. My guess is trade-in is $500 before repairs, maybe $6,000 after repairs. Car does not qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program. I am going to put the $5000 into an Acura and donate this one. Thought I would share my first and last experience with a BAD DEAL VW. Never again. 
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