Guys, coming from a petrol engine I need some support here! Bardon the long story!
I bought a used 2012 Passat 2.0 TDI DSG (Europe spec) with 170,000km. Full service history at VW dealership.
I bought it from a well known car dealer, they inspect all cars and offer a full return in case of something was hidden in the inspection.
They sell cars from "salvage" up to 200.000$ worth of new car! good indication of NO mal-practice!
They rate the interior and mechanical parts from 0 to 5
This Passat had a rating of 3 (due to age and milage) and no mechanical problems at selling time.
I also bought an extended (limited) warranty from a third party company.
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Day 1,2: I drove it for about 800 km with no problem what so ever.
Day 3: when I towed a caravan (1000 kg), I got coolant light blinking (checked the manual, did not say stop driving as on other blinking patterns, only concat dealership). Continued driving with the caravan for around 1 hour (50 km) then decided not to take until the problem get solved.
Day 4: I took the family for a trip and the light is still blinking but the temperature gauge is normal..
After 100km NO caravan, I decided to add a mix of a coolant and distilled water. I noticed the reservoir was empty. It took only 1 litre of the mix (forgot to check for air bleed) kids were crazy!!
After like 15 minutes on the highway, the temperature went up to red line and coolant smoked and spilled when parked on the side of the road..
Called the road assistance, after 45 min they filled up the system (2-4 litre), bleed all the air and left to idle for good 20 minutes. Temperature was normal and they said its ok to drive. I was hesitant so I let them tow it to a dealership..
After inspection, the mechanic decided it is a water bump failure (cost at 1500 euro) including the timing belt and all bolts involved.
Later the other week: I contacted the car show were I bought it from and after a long discussion with them, the mechanic and a third party warranty company we got to the following:
1- The waranty company will the cover the water bump and its labour cost only (500 euro)
2- The car dealer cannot take the car back, since this is a sudden failure (not present at selling time)
3- But as a farewell, they will share the remaining 1000 euro with me and provide rental car (since it happen so quickly).
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Today the mechanic told me, when they change the water bump and the timing belt they need to inspect the car again to make sure there is no other problem (engine failure for example).
While it is in the workshop I asked also to change the thermostate and the cost would be another 500 euro
Is there any other thing should I consider!
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What else should I expect, this is my first VW and first Diesel car.
I bought it to run as a towing car for a long camping trip in the summer!!
I know Diesel engine could take a lot of abuse, not sure about this one!
Shall I consider selling it already, or I should build up my trust to VW?
I bought a used 2012 Passat 2.0 TDI DSG (Europe spec) with 170,000km. Full service history at VW dealership.
I bought it from a well known car dealer, they inspect all cars and offer a full return in case of something was hidden in the inspection.
They sell cars from "salvage" up to 200.000$ worth of new car! good indication of NO mal-practice!
They rate the interior and mechanical parts from 0 to 5
This Passat had a rating of 3 (due to age and milage) and no mechanical problems at selling time.
I also bought an extended (limited) warranty from a third party company.
------------
Day 1,2: I drove it for about 800 km with no problem what so ever.
Day 3: when I towed a caravan (1000 kg), I got coolant light blinking (checked the manual, did not say stop driving as on other blinking patterns, only concat dealership). Continued driving with the caravan for around 1 hour (50 km) then decided not to take until the problem get solved.
Day 4: I took the family for a trip and the light is still blinking but the temperature gauge is normal..
After 100km NO caravan, I decided to add a mix of a coolant and distilled water. I noticed the reservoir was empty. It took only 1 litre of the mix (forgot to check for air bleed) kids were crazy!!
After like 15 minutes on the highway, the temperature went up to red line and coolant smoked and spilled when parked on the side of the road..
Called the road assistance, after 45 min they filled up the system (2-4 litre), bleed all the air and left to idle for good 20 minutes. Temperature was normal and they said its ok to drive. I was hesitant so I let them tow it to a dealership..
After inspection, the mechanic decided it is a water bump failure (cost at 1500 euro) including the timing belt and all bolts involved.
Later the other week: I contacted the car show were I bought it from and after a long discussion with them, the mechanic and a third party warranty company we got to the following:
1- The waranty company will the cover the water bump and its labour cost only (500 euro)
2- The car dealer cannot take the car back, since this is a sudden failure (not present at selling time)
3- But as a farewell, they will share the remaining 1000 euro with me and provide rental car (since it happen so quickly).
---------------------
Today the mechanic told me, when they change the water bump and the timing belt they need to inspect the car again to make sure there is no other problem (engine failure for example).
While it is in the workshop I asked also to change the thermostate and the cost would be another 500 euro
Is there any other thing should I consider!
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What else should I expect, this is my first VW and first Diesel car.
I bought it to run as a towing car for a long camping trip in the summer!!
I know Diesel engine could take a lot of abuse, not sure about this one!
Shall I consider selling it already, or I should build up my trust to VW?
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