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    Whats worse on a car- crystalized road salt vs constant exposure to brine?

    http://www.ziebart.com/auto-care-services/vehicle-protection/rust-protection http://www.usa.com/frs/mickey-s-rustproofing-concord-car-care.html These companies were money well spent when I lived in the greater Cleveland area. Even if the car isn't brand new, they are a huge benefit.
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    What is your replacement car/truck?

    I bought a 17 Malibu hybrid. The TDI transformed me into kind of an efficiency nut. At least for cars. I have other things that eat fuel like crazy.
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    Show Up to Appointment 2 weeks early?

    Based on the people they hired at the claims center, I'd guess they aren't paid very much. They probably do sit around much of the day
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    TDI Claims Portal

    First my claim package got rejected because the claim # wasn't on each and every page, so I re-uploaded the package again. Now it's rejected for unspecified reasons. After several tries I got a claims rep that couldn't see any reason for the rejection. My guess is that they don't have claim...
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    Thanks for the heads up. When I finally get to turn mine in (not that dealership) I'll make sure to get some sort of proof of the transaction on the spot. Did you attempt to get a receipt? I'm surprised they didn't offer it in the first place, but I wouldn't recommend anyone walk out without...
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    Rejection/delay due to missing claim number

    Well, if it was listed as a requirement anywhere, I missed it. My notarized documents were rejected because I didn't have the claim number written on the bottom left hand corner of every page I uploaded. It's clearly on the first page with the VIN number, so there shouldn't be any question about...
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    Offer Letter Just Received

    My docs were accepted on 10/24 and were under review until I got the Offer letter on 11/23. Notarized and uploaded on 11/26
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    Notary Rejected - California

    Sounds like it's a service they offer to account holders. Wish I had thought of that since I have several accounts with them. Oh well, the local notary only charged me 20 to do 2 pages.
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    Offer Letter Just Received

    Well, I uploaded my docs on 10/11. Got the email that they were accepted and under review 10/24. Still shows that status on the claims portal. I haven't had a loan on the car since 8/2015, so, so much for that theory. I'm thinking it has more to do with location. I'm in S. Ca. The car is a 13...
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    Hybrid?

    I have a 15 Volt that we leased. First time I ever leased, and only did so because it's a very rapidly changing market for that kind of technology. I recommend getting any electric or hybrid fully loaded because a good part of the ownership experience is lots of cool tech. We have the Volt for a...
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    If you actually did drive one you would quickly see how ridiculous referring to them as an electrical appliance really is. Take lots of cash if you do because you'll want one
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    FYI If you're off on your mileage

    Sounds like things are moving along. I'll expect a similar notice soon. The estimated mileage was in brackets of 5000 miles. I didn't see anything more specific than that. I registered expecting to be between 65000 and 70000. The car is at about 68000 now, and it's being parked as of today...
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    Anybody thinking of getting a new VW?

    I didn't stay with VW because they just aren't making what I want. I ended up buying a loaded Malibu hybrid. It's no torquey TDI (I'll miss that) but it'll actually get better fuel mileage. In some ways it's nicer than the Passat, (significantly less road noise-quieter) but there are...
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    Anybody thinking of getting a new VW?

    Not for a second. Any car is going to test a WHOLE lot different on active roads up and down hills than one that is on a known treadmill test. Some EPA officials have said they believe the problem is industry wide and plan to test other manufacturers starting with diesels and continuing till...
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    I don't want another conventional gas car. I've driven all of the hybrid sedans except the Accord. Rear seats don't fold down on the Accord so it's not an option. Malibu Hybrid has the best drivability of them all.
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    I had one as a rental. Form over function IMO. The Passat (and just about any other mid-sized sedan) has more practical space.
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    Poll: Have your buyback documents been accepted

    Just received the notice today. I submitted the documents on Oct 15th.
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    The turned in TDi's are going to Mexico

    They'd probably welcome something as clean as a TDI. They still have busses powered by 2 stroke Detroits down there
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    my car is doing alot of regens lately

    I've noticed the same thing. The fans even seem to run at shutdown when it's only 85 out. I haven't noticed the car being at a faster idle, so it probably isn't due to a regen. I've only had VCDS on it a couple times and haven't really studied it. Any specific way to access the number of regens?
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    VW Won't Attempt to Regain Diesel Leadership in US; Many TDI Models May Never Return

    Ha! I just had a 16 Malibu for a rental. I was impressed with the power and smooth delivery of the little 1.5 liter engine. Moved the mid sized sedan adequately and got 32 MPG all around. Of course those are force fed
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