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#9 of 10 Re: Transmission board - water damaged [toadhollow] by thesirgke

Feb 08, 2012 (8:27 am)

Replying to: toadhollow (Oct 01, 2009 6:48 am)

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• jkaudia6 (Feb 08, 2012 11:58 am)

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#10 of 10 Re: Transmission board - water damaged [thesirgke] by jkaudia6

Feb 08, 2012 (11:58 am)

Replying to: thesirgke (Feb 08, 2012 8:27 am)

Here is a link to one of several " Class Action suits" pertaining to water damage on particular VW & Audi products:
http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews.com/class-action-notices/volkswagen-vw-audi-- sunroof-drain-andor-fresh-air-plenum-water-ingress-class-action-lawsuit-settleme- nt/
To the original problem poster; The best you can expect from a group action is labor cost reimbursement. Periodic maintenance of drainage systems are generally not performed by dealer service procedures unless you specifically ask that it be done as part of a regular service; Noted on a dealer service work order. Water damage to the chassis is highly unlikely as Audi chassis is a unitized platform, of very specialized legierung ( combined metals) which are highly resistant to rusting. Additionally the chassis parts, after assembly, are completely submerged in sink bath before paint primers are robotically applied, resulting in the 12 year guarantee pertaining to rust. That being the case, and as previously mentioned, used car purchase should always be approached with caution and research. Some U.S states have additional "Consumer Protection Agencies" which can provide additional help should the dealer/Manufacture route fall to to provided help.
The wire and control unit damage of the transmission are residual damage caused by a lack of periodic maintenance on the drainage systems. In closing it should be said the car purchased makes you the owner of the whole car with the exception of Software and related patents, much the same as with computers.
I hope this has been of general help in approaching difficulties.
Perhaps your car insurance might give some additional coverage options depending on policy coverage.
Edmond's resources are many, take a few minutes and browse for specific info which might be of help.
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JKAudi A6 :