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    Back Seat Clunking - Possibly seat belt reel?

    Yes, I TRADED the car. The dealership tried 5 times to isolate and fix the noise which got progressively worse as time went on. The only part of the car that was not taken apart by either myself or the dealer was the headliner at the back where the radio/satellite antenna is. I think the...
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    Looking for quality mud/splash guards 2014 Jetta

    http://www.patrickaccessories.com/volkswagen/jetta/jetta-specials Try here...they are full sized and provide good protection...had them on my 2013 jetta and they kept a lot of road spray off the rockers and rear valence.
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    Remote key pops open in pocket

    Is that a VW Key Fob in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Sorry, I couldn't resist....Mine opened several times and it nearly skewered one of the "boys".
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    Trade in 2013 with 15k miles for a 2015?

    I have no reason to lie and have no real beef with VW (other than I think that the quality of the Mexican Built Jettas is below average). I got exactly what the Canadian Black Book value guide specified for my vehicle on trade: 2013 TDI DSG Highline in Excellent Condition with 27,500 km...
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    Trade in 2013 with 15k miles for a 2015?

    I just got high black book value for my TDI Highline with DSG (same year, similar mileage) trading on a new Altima 2.5 SL. I projected value out another year and the TDI starts dropping drastically. If you are going to trade, now is the time to do it IMHO.
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    How do Passats compare to Jettas for Rattles & Clunks?

    Thanks for your responses Passat owners! I asked the same question in the MKVI Jetta Area and didn't get much in the way of truly "useful" responses compared to what I got here. Passat owners must clearly be of a "different" (read: Uber) mind-set. There are some good year-end discounts on...
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    How do Passats compare to Jettas for Rattles & Clunks?

    My 2013 Jetta has had one rattle and clunk after another. The latest back seat rattle has gone unfixed despite the dealership trying over 5 times. Am I any better off trading for a new Passat? How are they for Rattles & Clunks?
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    Jetta vs Passat, which is worse for Rattles & Clunks?

    My 2013 Jetta has had one rattle and clunk after another. The latest back seat rattle has gone unfixed despite the dealership trying over 5 times. Am I any better off trading for a new Passat? How are they for Rattles & Clunks?
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    Thinking of Upsizing Tires

    I was thinking of going a little larger in diameter for both my summer and winter tires. The stock sizes look small in the wheel wells, but there is actually very little room between the tires and the wheel well liners. I found this out the first winter when snow and slush filled the wells and...
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    OEM tires Contiprocontact 225/45/17

    I had the ABS based Tire Pressure Warning System on my 2006 Grand Prix GXP. Initially I thought that this was a great idea as it didn't require TPS transponders in each wheel. However, every winter I got all sorts of false warnings due to wheel spin :( ...that's probably why few manufacturers...
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    OEM tires Contiprocontact 225/45/17

    Well, unless you bought your car in the U.S., you may be waiting a LONG TIME for that dash light! My 2013 Canadian TDI does not have the TPS system so there are no transponders in the wheels. Did they introduce the TPS in the 2013.5 model? I have the same tire and wheel combination and have...
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    Red divider marks on Speedo at 30 & 50 km?

    Thanks for the information! Unfortunately, the red marks don't really stand out much to me...I'm red/green deficient colour-blind. I've been driving the car for the better part of the year and only just noticed the red marks recently. ;) Good thing I don't need to drive through too many...
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    Red divider marks on Speedo at 30 & 50 km?

    So, why are the divider marks on the TDI Speedometer Red at only 30km and 50km? Is this unique to the TDI or is it common on all VWs for metric countries? When converted to mph you get 18.64mph and 31.06mph. What is so special about those speeds? The manual might indicate why this is so...
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    Anyone regret not getting the JSW instead?

    I considered the wagon, but I found the interior narrower than the sedan. My right leg was in contact with the centre console. The biggest factor, though, was that the price in Canada was at least $5,000 more for the wagon than for the Jetta TDI Highline Sedan. I didn't feel that the build...
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    Big Difference in Handling With the 17" Wheels on the Nav Model?

    Answer: Maybe "somewhat" more road would have been a better choice of words, and yes, it is tire brand/type dependent. I, do, however, feel that there is much more road noise transmitted into the cabin over bumps with my 17" 45 series Continentals than with my 16" 55 series Hankook snow tires...
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    Big Difference in Handling With the 17" Wheels on the Nav Model?

    I road tested 2013 jettas back-to-back with the 16" and 17" wheels and found that the 17s handled much better and the low profile tires were much less squirmy in the corners. I ended up with the 2013 TDI Highline with the 17s. That said, you will experience much more road noise and a more...
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    2014 jetta tdi window issue intermittent

    My 2013 does this occasionally as well. The dealer says there is nothing that can be done as the window is reacting as it should to prevent pinching. Mine only seemed to do it first thing in the morning when the window seals were cool and possibly contracted, which the sensor may have thought...
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    Adjustable Centre Armrest Noise

    My 2013 with the adjustable centre console armrest has developed a noise, but only over slow speed bumps and pavement irregularities. Is sounds like a ratchet pawl rattling. When I lift the armrest it also seems to make more noise from the ratchet system than when new. Has anyone else had...
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    Licence Plate Screw Damage to Paint/Metal

    I just wanted to thank whoever posted about Rear Licence Plate Screw Damage! I searched, but could not find the original post, but I did remember reading about the issue. It is possible that I read the thread on that other VW forum for "tuner boyz", but it is hard to imagine anything of a...
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    Brand new jetta 2014 all dash lights on!

    If you are referring to the horn sounding when you lock the car or close the trunk, my dealer just switched that off on my 2013 for free when I had it in for another warranty issue (disconnected sunroof drain). The signal lights still flash which is all the confirmation I need that the vehicle...
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