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167 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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Sorry Spaniard. Welcome to our party. You saw my posts right?? 4200 miles and no brakes, metal on metal, damaged rotors on brand new 2008 Jetta--not only did the dealer and VW both say "normal wear and tear" but that it was indeed excessive wear...b/c I suck at driving. I'm wondering what the warranty actually does cover in the mind of VW??..maybe if the windshield wipers burn out at 4200 miles they'd replace them...unless, of course, I used them...which would be wear and tear and my fault again. BUYER BEWARE IF YOU ARE READING THIS Tom  
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Replying to: trepine (Sep 04, 2008 12:06 pm) This forum and others I've posted on are great for venting and warning potential future VW owners but I really want to take some action so that VW does not get away with it. So far I've complained to VW customer advocate people and my dealership. I've also filed a complaint with the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) with their Office of Defects Investigations: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm I also filed a complaint with the BBB Auto Line: http://us.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=113&id=008c749a-ea0b-40ed-9be1-65db- - 5886a6fd I have not heard back yet from the BBB Auto Line and was wondering if anyone has used them and if they were happy with the results? This is also an excellent website to find out about existing problems with cars and to post your complaints: http://www.mycarstats.com/ Does anyone have any suggestions as to what else can be done? Has anyone tried Small Claims? Just in case I come off as a little nuts, I have never sued anyone in my life. My motto is live and let live. But when VW looks you in the eye and tells you it's your fault that the brakes are once again prematurely worn (4,200 miles in Tom's case???) it pisses me off!!! I'm a web developer and will be willing to create a website for pissed off VW owners. I wonder how many people this happens to that don't complain. It would be great to have one united front. David |
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Replying to: bobtrav (Sep 04, 2008 3:15 pm) |
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Purchased an certified pre-loved '04 Jetta with 39,000 miles at the beginning of August, 2008 for my son. Dealer said the brake pads were approximately 11/32 or 12/32 fronts and rears when the car had the PA state inspection performed in July. Front brakes are now squealing a lot. Anybody have any thoughts on what might be causing this and what should I do? Contact Dealer? Thanks in advance for your help. Dave
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Replying to: surfman (Sep 16, 2008 5:21 am) |
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My advice is to take it back to the dealer as ndmike states ...BUT: 1. expect to be asked to do a ride along to "help diagnose" the car problems--refuse, tell them to do it themselves by the way, tell them it started squealing about 30 minutes before you brought it in to them--DON'T TELL THEM ANYTHING 2. expect to be told you have no brakes and will need new brakes and new rotors if squealing...300$ 3. expect to post your disgust on this thread for all of us Tom |
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| I hate VW and will never buy a VW/Audi in my life. I own a 06 Jetta 2.5L 5spd manual and was just told that my car needs rear brake pads and rotors? The car has 34,100 miles on it and it is 90% highway mileage. I have 3mm left on my rear brake and 8mm on the front. THIS MAKES NO SENSE at all! Before this at my 20,000 mile mark I told VW that my car, when braking, the backend fish tails almost losing control (I live near the Great Lakes were it snows alot) and there is something wrong with the car's brakes, they stated that the brakes were O.k.. and not to worry. Then at my 30,000 service this is when i found out about the rear brake issue. SO Went to two different dealerships and both said that the VW Jetta is suppose to go through the rear pads before the fronts because they do not have as much thickness to them as the fronts. Total B.S. Also they stated that my car is intended to go through the rear brakes like other german cars do. B.S. My parents own a BMW and a Mercedes-Benz and have to replace there front pads before the rear pads. This makes no sense at all and I will NEVER EVER buy a VW or Audi in my life again. Please if anyone knows of a solution to this problem please let me know! I am going to talk to a judge, supreme court judge and lawyer that the family is friends with to discuss legal action against VW! | |
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Replying to: ajsvwjetta (Sep 23, 2008 2:32 pm) you saw my original post right--brand new 2008 car, 4200 miles, no rear brakes/damaged rotors VW "it's your fault" VW = Veneral Wart Tom |
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