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I was under the understanding that VW has agreed to extend the warranty to cover all engine, emissions, and transmission repairs, including the HPFP and injectors, as part of the settlement. I don't know if it only applies to TDI vehicles AFTER they have had the 'compliance fix', of if they...

If that's the case, $19,247 USD converts to about $25,660 CDN. There's still about $7,160 CDN difference between what they get vs our compensation.... Gary :) :)

First I checked the difference in currency. In 2012 the CDN dollar was close to par with the USD. When I looked up US prices for Jettas they were between $15,500 and $26,700, depending on model and options. I paid $26,000 plus GST for my TDI with DSG auto, so there can't be much difference...

Unless i'm missing something, there is a HUGE difference between what the US TDI owners are being offered, and what Canadian owners are being offered. Went to the Canadian Site, and according to the link my 2012 Jetta TDI with 86,000 km will be offered $13,259 buy back and $5,250 'compensation'...

Thank You! Have not seen the US buy-back numbers, but understand they are supposed to be comparable. Hopefully that is the case.... Gary :) :)

According to the terms of the Canadian Buy-Back settlement, TDI owners will get a cash settlement plus the Canadian Black Book Inc. wholesale value as of Sept. 18, 2015. I have checked their web-site, and can only get a 'current' wholesale value, which for my year and model comes back at...

Looking at either a Jetta 1.8 Comfortline; a Sportswagon; or a Ford Focus. The VW's are slightly ahead, but my daughter bought a Focus a few years back an has had 0 issues and is quite happy with it. Gary :) :)

I too agree the 3M Clear protection film is the way to go. Wife's vehicle is parked outside 24/7 for 10 years and still hard to see any difference in colour between the protected and unprotected areas. Film appears to still be clear. You pay more than other similar and cheaper products, but I...

You're confusing the attitude of Corporate VW with that of a privately-held independent franchise. From a corporate perspective there are lots of factors to consider before they can come out and offer a 'solution'. The biggest one being - Does it work? There's also "Will if last the lifetime of...

It is certainly true that your fuel economy will be slightly better due to running tires that are hard due to being inflated at maximum pressure. However, it is also true that they will have reduced traction, especially when road surfaces are slick or snow-covered. Hard tires don't stop nor...

If you are going to replace the wheel locks with standard nuts anyway, just ask your dealer if he has a key for your lock. Most do (should) for such occasions. I removed all the locks off my 2 Volvos and likely will on the Jetta too at some point. Gary :) :)

FYI - I have 15in after-market alloy wheels with Winter tires on my 2012 TDI Jetta. No clearance issues. Tire dealer looked up wheel specs to ensure the ones ordered would fit properly. Gary :) :)

Any collision repair an owner can fix by buying a replacement part to return it to as new condition, isn't going to be of any concern to its longevity or reliability, compared to a VW that had no body damage...... Gary :) :)

As has been pointed out, these engines run fine at low rpm. If you look at their torque curve their peak torque is between 1500 up to 2500 rpm. Shifting above 2500 likely will not get you accelerating any faster than keeping it in this peak torque range. As far as running just over 1000 rpm that...

Where did you get the info "Apparently turning the key to full on can possibly damage the glow plugs during start-up"? They are electrically heated to assist ignition in a cold start. What could starting the engine cold do to harm them? Keep in mind once the engine is at operating temps they...

I have read many sources that recommend avoiding cold-idling diesels. Even the service adviser at the dealer I had my E-350 7.3 turbo diesel serviced at said those who practiced that tended to have more big-end bearing problems. You can ignore that advice if you want. But if there is no...

Many highway transport rigs go much farther, and only change their oil when an oil analysis says it is time. It is all about the quality of the oil and additives, as well as the quality of the filters. Our oils were designed with additive packages to go 30,000 miles and more. You change oil at...

Not good to idle our diesels to try to warm them. As you pointed out they really don't burn enough fuel at idle to warm the engine. All you really wind up doing is getting more combustion generated water to condense inside your cold engine. Also the high compression pressures of a cold diesel...

As jmarshal replied, Tire Pressures are specified at 'cold' or ambient temps. Two reasons: - People are more likely to check and adjust pressures before they head out, rather than after driving for a while. Also, driving conditions can increase tire temps considerably, and pressure as a result...

Last week I bought Yokohama 195/65/15 winter tires mounted on 15-in alloy wheels for my 2012 Jetta TDI. The wheels are RTX brand - Topaz model, and can be seen here on their web-site: -...