buddman
Member
I just bought a 06 Jetta TDI from a ligitimate mitsubishi dealer (so I thought) that said they did a complete 150 point inspection. Lot of things hidden were broken or missing, one of the things was the Engine Splash Shield or baffle. I went back to the dealer now for the 3rd time and asked about it, he told me that it did not come with it and it really was not a essential to the performance or safety of the car.
A friend of mine that knows more about cars than I even though he does not have a VW, said it is important for several reasons. 1. it deflects rocks and debris from puncturing or damaging a vital engine part, 2. Gas milage is effects due to all the air flow under the car is disrupted and 3. it ties the fenders and front body parts together,( must be why i get a vibration or rattle noise from the the front fender) not to mention this is part of the car and came with it from the factory. I trust my friend but wanted some other opinions before going back to Mitsubishi to raise hell.
PS. I found many other missing or broken parts hidden that they should of caught in the inspection. yes, I am really mad at myself as I did get ripped off on the price and on my trade in...... I dealt with 2 sales managers, a salesman, finance manager and the owner, They got me with the kill him with kindness close..... never been hit with that one before....
Thanks
Bruce
A friend of mine that knows more about cars than I even though he does not have a VW, said it is important for several reasons. 1. it deflects rocks and debris from puncturing or damaging a vital engine part, 2. Gas milage is effects due to all the air flow under the car is disrupted and 3. it ties the fenders and front body parts together,( must be why i get a vibration or rattle noise from the the front fender) not to mention this is part of the car and came with it from the factory. I trust my friend but wanted some other opinions before going back to Mitsubishi to raise hell.
PS. I found many other missing or broken parts hidden that they should of caught in the inspection. yes, I am really mad at myself as I did get ripped off on the price and on my trade in...... I dealt with 2 sales managers, a salesman, finance manager and the owner, They got me with the kill him with kindness close..... never been hit with that one before....
Thanks
Bruce