Polo 6R Warped Brakes-Covered By Warranty?

[JonW]

This makes a lot of sense. The aftermarket brakes on my Euro lasted much better than the OEM parts which would support the 'soft OEM pad' theory mentioned here. Good info imho.

[Blitzen]

Ok re the brakes, we haven't got it serviced on time due to the cost of it all. Thanks for the insight.

Why buy a new car if you can't afford to service it? Cost and service comparison are one of the first things I look at when buying a car.

When you go in for a future warranty claim, one of the first things they will do is look at your service log book (or your VIN on the computer). To see that you have gone that far over a service is giving them a lot of ground to deny warranty claims.

[brad]

Ok re the brakes, we haven't got it serviced on time due to the cost of it all. Thanks for the insight.

Go to a specialist independant or even the local ultratune or general garage. Any service stamp is better than none at all.

It's only around $300

Get the brakes fixed at the same time seeing as the dealer has wiped you like a dirty bum.

[alexaescht]

Blitzen and brad, I probably should have clarified this earlier but I am 14! This car belongs to my parents and they wanted me to ask the original question. I really try to tell mum the importance of servicing on time but as I'm 14 it can be difficult telling to. My dad spends most of his time overseas as he is a commercial 747 pilot. So, I do absolutely completely fully wholey understand that servicing is one of the most important things for a car, but I don't own it and I'm not the one that makes the money!!

[brad]

Your Dad makes between $150k-$450k a year & money is an issue? I know a few pilots - sure they are all QF oldtimers & therefore overpaid but money isn't an issue even for the 737/A320 guys.

Not your fault about your parents but as they say, as yea sow so yea shall reap.

[alexaescht]

Your Dad makes between $150k-$450k a year & money is an issue? I know a few pilots - sure they are all QF oldtimers & therefore overpaid but money isn't an issue even for the 737/A320 guys.

Not your fault about your parents but as they say, as yea sow so yea shall reap.

Look, this is a forum about cars, specifically VW's. I've done nothing wrong, please don't blame me about the financial stance of my parents. And no, my dad does not get paid 150k - 450k, he gets much less than that. He is paid in U.S dollars, and we live in Australia. Do you see the money we lose just by transferring his pay to AUS thanks to the exchange rate? Next time, think again before posting something about another's financial position.

[Blitzen]

Look, this is a forum about cars, specifically VW's. I've done nothing wrong, please don't blame me about the financial stance of my parents. And no, my dad does not get paid 150k - 450k, he gets much less than that. He is paid in U.S dollars, and we live in Australia. Do you see the money we lose just by transferring his pay to AUS?

Not really, as he would only be loosing 3c in the dollar (at today's exchange rate). Regardless, I know you didn't do anything wrong, I am just curious as to why someone would commit to buying a basically brand new car then go way over the scheduled service point. I am just a lowly mechanic in the Army, but I know that maintaining an entry model hatchback is neither expensive or time consuming.

I hope things get sorted quick, as I don't like your chances when it comes to trying to get something covered under warranty.

[brad]

As I said:

not your fault about your parents.

Please, don't boohoo about the exchange rate. I'm sure they weren't complaining when you were in nappies & it was USD50c to 1AUD. The current rate is an anomaly when compared to the average rate since the dollar was floated and they would have done pretty well with the USD:AUD rate over the years. I know plenty of my expat mates have (and it was all tax free too). Is your Dad working in the Middle East?

I'm not trying to bully you & I wouldn't expect you to know how much the family income is. I have a 15yo daughter & she wouldn't have the foggiest what the household income is or what the financial priorities are.

my "as yea sow so shall yea reap" comment was that trying to save money by delaying servicing the car will cost a lot more in the long run.

GL with it all but I'd guess talking to your Mum is like talking to a brick wall.

[Transporter]

The brakes warranty is in the best case up to 20,000km for the new vehicles. After that it would be just unfair to demand the free fix, because the brakes are the consumable item.

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[Diesel_vert]

So our relatively new polo 6R with 34,000 k's on it warped its brake rotors at around 25,000 km.

Seeing how your parents have driven around with 'warped' rotors for 9 000 km already, do they need to replace them now if it's not that much of a nuisance to them? In fact, do they actually want to replace them? Assuming the answer is no, then:

Why do you care that the rotors are warped?
It's not your car, you don't drive it and it's not your money.


Incidentally, how long since has been since its last oil and filter change?
I'd at least look at getting that much done.

[alexaescht]

Ok brad and blitzen. Thank you.
Transporter, that seems fair enough.
Diesel_vert, as I said, my mother wanted me to ask this question, I love my mum, and I felt that that's what I should do. I don't really care about the brakes and the service is booked for early next week.

I think I have enough insight about the brakes now. Thank you all.

[Transporter]

Seeing how your parents have driven around with 'warped' rotors for 9 000 km already, do they need to replace them now if it's not that much of a nuisance to them? In fact, do they actually want to replace them? Assuming the answer is no, then:

Why do you care that the rotors are warped?
It's not your car, you don't drive it and it's not your money.


Incidentally, how long since has been since its last oil and filter change?
I'd at least look at getting that much done.

Some people huh!
Little bit off topic; A few months ago, I worked on the 2003 Holden Astra 1.8 when the engine stopped and the car got towed home. I look at the servicing sticker and it was saying next service at 30000km or 6/2005 and odometer was reading 98,000km. The car didn't have the oil change since 2004, when I questioned the lady that was home she told me that her husband told her that they wouldn't service the car and they deal with it when it breaks down (in short they would do only repairs).
Her husband is the fireman.

Nothing surprises me these days.

[Diesel_vert]

as I said, my mother wanted me to ask this question,

Fair enough.
I suppose you've gotten all the answers you need.

[alexaescht]

Some people huh!
Little bit off topic; A few months ago, I worked on the 2003 Holden Astra 1.8 when the engine stopped and the car got towed home. I look at the servicing sticker and it was saying next service at 30000km or 6/2005 and odometer was reading 98,000km. The car didn't have the oil change since 2004, when I questioned the lady that was home she told me that her husband told her that they wouldn't service the car and they deal with it when it breaks down (in short they would do only repairs).
Her husband is the fireman.

Nothing surprises me these days.

Yes... We will never let it get that far, don't worry.

[RoknRob]

What the ....? What kind of a thread is this?

People have different priorities and different time constraints. Let the poor boy be. I can well imagine when Dad gets home, getting the car serviced is not a huge priority.

Yes, they may pay for it in the end, but it's their decision. Have none of you never neglected getting something done, and regretted it later?

in the meantime, it shouldn't hurt to ask a question.