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VW poor on Quality Surveys from Drive.com

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  • VW poor on Quality Surveys from Drive.com

    see http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...=39115&IsPgd=0

    VW not faring so well - is there something in this relating to the manufacture location??
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    Originally posted by briseos View Post
    see http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...=39115&IsPgd=0

    VW not faring so well - is there something in this relating to the manufacture location??
    Most of these so called quality problems are usually very minor as mentioned in the article.

    Electronic malfunctions & rattles are the biggest complaint

    On the manufacturering side of things I don't think it can be directly pinpointed to one factory
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
    2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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    • #3
      love my golf, but sometimes the real small things count (rattling, shaking)
      they're minor, but are still faults. I really cant back volkwagen on this one
      2004 GTI, GIAC, DOWNPIPE
      2007 R32 3DR MANUAL
      2010 NAVARA D40
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      • #4
        I do agree that the quality of VWs can be a little variable, even on cars coming from the same factory..

        Take this thread for example:


        Fortunately, I got lucky with my car. Unfortunately, that luck didn't extend to yesterday's Powerball

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        • #5
          I have to say that we've had a fair few faults with our car.
          Here's a list of fault that had to be rectified by the dealer over a 12 month period.

          Driver's window reversing randomly when auto up triggered - lubed twice, motor eventually changed
          Suspension strut mounts squeaking - greased up twice
          EPC warning light - ECU changed
          Air bag warning light - Driver's side airbag changed
          Rear demister middle lines not working - window changed, rear spoiler repaired after being damaged with window removal
          Sunroof rattling - tracks loose and adjusted
          Heated front seats work intermittently - to be fixed
          Climatronic will sometimes go full hot for some reason - dealer can't find problem.

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          • #6
            Thats real bad luck

            I think we need USAs Lemon Laws sometimes

            I hope you did not pay too much in repairs GMC.
            - Ben

            1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
            2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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            • #7
              All repairs were performed as warranty jobs. The only bad thing was being without the car for 4 days when they stuffed up the rear window replacement. The paint shop had 2 goes at painting and re-aligning the spoiler.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by gmc View Post
                All repairs were performed as warranty jobs. The only bad thing was being without the car for 4 days when they stuffed up the rear window replacement. The paint shop had 2 goes at painting and re-aligning the spoiler.
                Thats great to hear

                I do understand however being without a car can be a real pain.
                - Ben

                1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
                2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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