So my car is broke already!!
Sep 28th 2008, 1:14 pm
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So my car is broke already!!
Yup - I have driven it once!!
apparantly 2 of the cylinders are misfiring, the brakes are dodgy and there is oil all over the place.
This of course means nothing to me.......
She is going to VW hospital tomorrw and they better get it fixed because I need to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
apparantly 2 of the cylinders are misfiring, the brakes are dodgy and there is oil all over the place.
This of course means nothing to me.......
She is going to VW hospital tomorrw and they better get it fixed because I need to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 28th 2008, 1:20 pm
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
Yup - I have driven it once!!
apparantly 2 of the cylinders are misfiring, the brakes are dodgy and there is oil all over the place.
This of course means nothing to me.......
She is going to VW hospital tomorrw and they better get it fixed because I need to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
apparantly 2 of the cylinders are misfiring, the brakes are dodgy and there is oil all over the place.
This of course means nothing to me.......
She is going to VW hospital tomorrw and they better get it fixed because I need to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
must of missed your story about the car, how old is it and did it have no warranty, did a mechanic not look it over!!
Sep 28th 2008, 1:32 pm
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
sorry to hear that Mel. I'm sure they'll get it fixed in no time 
Sep 28th 2008, 4:09 pm
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
If you're buying used, for a good deal, buy privately. But even if you don't, always stump up a $100 or so and get the vehicle checked out by someone like Car Checkers of America. They do a thorough inspection of the car, can detect chassis damage, test the electrical system, check engine compression, brakes etc, etc.
Money well spent. Then they give you a form for your car telling you what needs doing and tells you what the car is worth. You can use the form in negotiating with the seller.
Melly, I hope you're not taking it to a VW dealer. Find a private mechanic who works on Euro models. Do *not* let any VW-USA dealer work on your car.
Just a friendly warning.
Money well spent. Then they give you a form for your car telling you what needs doing and tells you what the car is worth. You can use the form in negotiating with the seller.
Melly, I hope you're not taking it to a VW dealer. Find a private mechanic who works on Euro models. Do *not* let any VW-USA dealer work on your car.
Just a friendly warning.
Sep 28th 2008, 4:15 pm
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
Yup - I have driven it once!!
apparantly 2 of the cylinders are misfiring, the brakes are dodgy and there is oil all over the place.
This of course means nothing to me.......
She is going to VW hospital tomorrw and they better get it fixed because I need to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
apparantly 2 of the cylinders are misfiring, the brakes are dodgy and there is oil all over the place.
This of course means nothing to me.......
She is going to VW hospital tomorrw and they better get it fixed because I need to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like the others asked, did you have an independent mechanic look at it before you bought it?
I hope all works out. I used to have a Beetle and had nothing but problems with it, but my hope is that they have gotten better since I had mine (it was when they were new).
Sep 29th 2008, 1:39 am
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
we got it from a nissan dealer 1 week ago today!!!! no we didnt get it looked over because we are stupid and have never bought used from a dealer before...so our own fault i guess.
Its going to an independant vw mechanic - not a dealer! Hopefully it isnt going to cost me a lot!!
Its going to an independant vw mechanic - not a dealer! Hopefully it isnt going to cost me a lot!!
Sep 29th 2008, 3:18 am
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Melly,
Good news on the independent VW mechanic.
Before you take it to him though, I believe you have 30 days to take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix it.
Every state is different but I'll bet dollars to whatever the saying is that they have an obligation to fix it at no cost to you for 30 days.
Don't let them **** you around. If they say they are replacing parts, demand to see the replaced parts. I've seen it over and over - if you're a woman or a guy not familiar with cars or, more importantly, don't seem auto-savvy, they'll rip you off.
Go in there strong and assertive. If they mess you around, be loud and vocal where other customers are. Make a noise and make them look bad. They'll take of you - trust me.
So, to reiterate, take it back there and demand they fix it.
Good news on the independent VW mechanic.
Before you take it to him though, I believe you have 30 days to take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix it.
Every state is different but I'll bet dollars to whatever the saying is that they have an obligation to fix it at no cost to you for 30 days.
Don't let them **** you around. If they say they are replacing parts, demand to see the replaced parts. I've seen it over and over - if you're a woman or a guy not familiar with cars or, more importantly, don't seem auto-savvy, they'll rip you off.
Go in there strong and assertive. If they mess you around, be loud and vocal where other customers are. Make a noise and make them look bad. They'll take of you - trust me.
So, to reiterate, take it back there and demand they fix it.
Sep 29th 2008, 12:09 pm
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Melly,
Good news on the independent VW mechanic.
Before you take it to him though, I believe you have 30 days to take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix it.
Every state is different but I'll bet dollars to whatever the saying is that they have an obligation to fix it at no cost to you for 30 days.
Don't let them **** you around. If they say they are replacing parts, demand to see the replaced parts. I've seen it over and over - if you're a woman or a guy not familiar with cars or, more importantly, don't seem auto-savvy, they'll rip you off.
Go in there strong and assertive. If they mess you around, be loud and vocal where other customers are. Make a noise and make them look bad. They'll take of you - trust me.
So, to reiterate, take it back there and demand they fix it.
Good news on the independent VW mechanic.
Before you take it to him though, I believe you have 30 days to take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix it.
Every state is different but I'll bet dollars to whatever the saying is that they have an obligation to fix it at no cost to you for 30 days.
Don't let them **** you around. If they say they are replacing parts, demand to see the replaced parts. I've seen it over and over - if you're a woman or a guy not familiar with cars or, more importantly, don't seem auto-savvy, they'll rip you off.
Go in there strong and assertive. If they mess you around, be loud and vocal where other customers are. Make a noise and make them look bad. They'll take of you - trust me.
So, to reiterate, take it back there and demand they fix it.
As far as I know, many used cars are sold by dealers with no warranty - as is.
However... dealers don't usually like to get a bad reputation. If you just buy a car, and something really goes wrong immediately, I would go back to the dealer and have a fit and they might do something.
Sep 29th 2008, 2:27 pm
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
Melly,
Good news on the independent VW mechanic.
Before you take it to him though, I believe you have 30 days to take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix it.
Every state is different but I'll bet dollars to whatever the saying is that they have an obligation to fix it at no cost to you for 30 days.
Don't let them **** you around. If they say they are replacing parts, demand to see the replaced parts. I've seen it over and over - if you're a woman or a guy not familiar with cars or, more importantly, don't seem auto-savvy, they'll rip you off.
Go in there strong and assertive. If they mess you around, be loud and vocal where other customers are. Make a noise and make them look bad. They'll take of you - trust me.
So, to reiterate, take it back there and demand they fix it.
Good news on the independent VW mechanic.
Before you take it to him though, I believe you have 30 days to take it back to the dealer and demand that they fix it.
Every state is different but I'll bet dollars to whatever the saying is that they have an obligation to fix it at no cost to you for 30 days.
Don't let them **** you around. If they say they are replacing parts, demand to see the replaced parts. I've seen it over and over - if you're a woman or a guy not familiar with cars or, more importantly, don't seem auto-savvy, they'll rip you off.
Go in there strong and assertive. If they mess you around, be loud and vocal where other customers are. Make a noise and make them look bad. They'll take of you - trust me.
So, to reiterate, take it back there and demand they fix it.
They would only have to fix it within 30 days if there was a 30 day warranty in place I believe.
As far as I know, many used cars are sold by dealers with no warranty - as is.
However... dealers don't usually like to get a bad reputation. If you just buy a car, and something really goes wrong immediately, I would go back to the dealer and have a fit and they might do something.
As far as I know, many used cars are sold by dealers with no warranty - as is.
However... dealers don't usually like to get a bad reputation. If you just buy a car, and something really goes wrong immediately, I would go back to the dealer and have a fit and they might do something.
Sep 29th 2008, 2:40 pm
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Re: So my car is broke already!!
Yes the car was sold with no warranty - so they dont have to look at it. hubby spent 3 days phoning them over and over - kept getting told someone would call back, they never did - he kept on at them - they said to bring it in and they would "look at it" - not fix it.....we just dont want to go back to them - I dont trust them. Am happy with this VW place, hubby is off there in a min so hopefully I will know today what is wrong and how much its gonna cost!!!!
live and learn. keep us posted!
Sep 29th 2008, 3:04 pm
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prior to dealing melly it's always a good idea to check out any business with the Better Business Bureau. you can also file a complaint with them about any company regardless if they are listed with BBB >
http://welcome.bbb.org/
Sep 29th 2008, 3:56 pm
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prior to dealing melly it's always a good idea to check out any business with the Better Business Bureau. you can also file a complaint with them about any company regardless if they are listed with BBB >
http://welcome.bbb.org/
http://welcome.bbb.org/
A used car can have flaws, they aren't required to sell a perfect car.
And they offered to look at it, and she decided not to bring it in.
Of course, I am so sorry this happened, and I hope the car is fixed soon for not too much $$$
Sep 29th 2008, 4:02 pm
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You guys give up too easily. I'd cause such a scene at their place they'd be paying me to go away.
Sep 29th 2008, 4:24 pm
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But I am basing my opinion the what she said - she stated the car was purchased without a warranty, and that they offered to look at it and she declined.