Recall

[Cossor]

Will wait a while, as I consider residual value already at low. A few months longer will only make a smaller difference, compared
to VW good, no prob, trade in now. Yes, I too consider MB. But at this moment, I think their trade in offers may not be high.
(The same applies to Toyota Camry Hybrid)

[Darks RS]

I have mine for sale as we've been going given a 3rd car, but am now pissed off that despite VW's being good cars, my cars going to be worth sfa due to this.

Yeah was afraid the car might not be worth anything If I left it later so cut my loses with the lease and now looking to get a MB C250.
Pity I liked the car but seems it's worth more trouble than it is.


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[brad]

Yeah was afraid the car might not be worth anything If I left it later so cut my loses with the lease and now looking to get a MB C250.
Pity I liked the car but seems it's worth more trouble than it is.


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I think you just wanted an excuse to change cars

[cru22z]

I think you just wanted an excuse to change cars

I think it came down to good timing. But looks like that new MB GLC is worth waiting for now.


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[Carsten]

I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW:

Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit | Daily Mail Online

It’s not just VW: Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit
- Researchers found BMW, Ford, Mazda and Mercedes cars emitted levels of nitrogen oxides up to seven times the legal limit
- Volkswagen engines polluted 35 per cent less than comparable cars
- Findings suggest other manufacturers have found ways to pass the tests

[Riker]

Not surprised at all... If one has found a way then surely others have too....

I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW:

Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit | Daily Mail Online

It’s not just VW: Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit
- Researchers found BMW, Ford, Mazda and Mercedes cars emitted levels of nitrogen oxides up to seven times the legal limit
- Volkswagen engines polluted 35 per cent less than comparable cars
- Findings suggest other manufacturers have found ways to pass the tests

[Cossor]

Called in today to large Caltex service station.
Inquired re Adblue. Told they do not stock it
Might be available at Shell service station.
So if cars need to be modified with cat converter,
interesting problem obtaining Adblue

[wai]

I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW:

Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit | Daily Mail Online

It’s not just VW: Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit
- Researchers found BMW, Ford, Mazda and Mercedes cars emitted levels of nitrogen oxides up to seven times the legal limit
- Volkswagen engines polluted 35 per cent less than comparable cars
- Findings suggest other manufacturers have found ways to pass the tests

The thing is that there is not a single in-service emission limit anywhere. They are comparing the limit for running the official drive cycle with running the vehicle anywhere and under any load conditions. The drive cycle limits were NEVER expected to be used as a limit for in-service use.

Just wait until they test petrol engined cars as well.

[Darks RS]

VW confirms recall of 91,000 cars

[Darks RS]

Check your vin

Volkswagen Australia Diesel Emissions News & Information

Here's what I got
We regret to inform you that the Type EA 189 engine built into your vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number WVWZZZ3C, you submitted as at 10/10/2015 09:03:43 AM is affected by software that causes discrepancies in the values for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) during dynometer runs. Your car is safe from a technical standpoint.

We are very sorry to have broken your trust and are working at full speed to find a technical solution. Volkswagen will cover the cost relating directly to this repair.

[brad]

Called in today to large Caltex service station.
Inquired re Adblue. Told they do not stock it
Might be available at Shell service station.
So if cars need to be modified with cat converter,
interesting problem obtaining Adblue

Probably best to check online first. A quick google of "Adblue in Australia" gives a number of relevant hits. I think Shell Sutton Forest is the closest to you.

I'd think as demand increases so will the number of outlets, in the same way that they've increased the number of diesel pumps in the last 5 years. Lets face it, it would have been useless to build Tesla Supercharge stations 12 months ago.

http://s08.static-shell.com/content/dam/shell-new/local/country/aus/downloads/pdf/adblue-sitelisting-1505.pdf

http://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp-country/en_au/products-services/fuels/adblue/Adblue-locations.pdf

http://www.caltex.com.au/HelpCentre/Pages/CaltexFinder.aspx

AdBlue by Air1 | Suppliers, MSDS and Cost of AdBlue in Australia - AdBlue Filling Stations

AdBlue®

http://www.crosschem.net.au/en/katalogs/shop/adblue/

[Guest001]

Why are people worried about the lack of availability of Ad blue. IF your car isnt fitted with it there is almost no chance of a retrofit as it involves a fair bit of gear to make it work. A tank to hold the stuff would be the first problem and where to fit it.

[Cossor]

Why are people worried about the lack of availability of Ad blue. IF your car isnt fitted with it there is almost no chance of a retrofit as it involves a fair bit of gear to make it work. A tank to hold the stuff would be the first problem and where to fit it.

Was wondering if AdBlue commonly available. Many thanks to Brad for informative Google search. (See previous post by Brad)
For example, do cars compliant with euro6 now require AdBlue? Does new Passat claim Euro6 compliance. (TDI140) for Australia?
Am still waiting for release new model. Has goodies I want.

[brad]

Why are people worried about the lack of availability of Ad blue. IF your car isnt fitted with it there is almost no chance of a retrofit as it involves a fair bit of gear to make it work. A tank to hold the stuff would be the first problem and where to fit it.

I'm pretty sure the mods to the 1.6 will include AdBlue. One of the Yeti's has had AdBlue fitted and the setup is very "Heath Robertson" including the filler being inside the luggage area.

I agree though, there's no point worrying until there's a problem.

[Darks RS]

Anyone got any new news? Aside from the 'sorry we failed you' email from VWA?