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    TDI Replacement : (

    It's funny, I was planning on a 300C Hemi. My financial situation changed, fuel is cheap and I thought what the heck. But someone totalled my Jetta, forced the issue and I couldn't find a 300 in the colour combo I wanted. By chance I also stopped into my VW dealer, and after thinking about...
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    VW Buyback and Vehicle Write-Off

    Yes ICBC provides my coverage. For our American friends, British Columbia has a Crown Corporation (gov't owned) that handles all car insurance (aside from a few choices on extra coverage. I've always found them great to deal with, but they do settle quickly, as they're handling both parties...
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    VW Buyback and Vehicle Write-Off

    Just throwing this question out there in case anyone's dealt with it or is in insurance: My 2011 Jetta TDI was in an accident last week, opposing driver made a left turn right in front of me and vehicle sustained over $15k damage. I'm wondering if there's any chance the insurer will take...
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    How are VW Dealers Doing Now?

    I know they're not everyone's favourite group, but I was wondering if anyone has observed or heard how VW dealerships are faring since the emissions scandal broke? Are they ghost towns?
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    Do you think VW will upgrade older cars to urea injection?

    A buyback would be the smart option, but everything I read of the insular arrogance of VW corporate culture makes me feel they would never admit that kind of defeat. Instead they'll attempt to retrofit all the models no matter what the cost.
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    **EMISSION SERVICE ACTION 23O6-EMC Software***

    So I just read an article that that claimed our Jettas are putting out as much NOx emissions as a modern 18 wheeler! Is that true? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/news/recalls/vws-toughest-challenge-may-be-convincing-owners-to-make-repair/article26867238/
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    23O6 Emissions Service Action

    Just out of curiosity, were there any customers kicking tires in the dealership? I'd have to imagine their sales of all vehicles are cratering right now.
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    Fuel Guage Failure?

    Anybody else have their fuel guage fail? Mine shows correct reading when starting and the first few minutes of driving, and then the digital bars slowly disappear. $400 to repair!! :mad:
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    OEM tires Contiprocontact 225/45/17

    Now that my Jetta's coming up on 4 years old I replaced the Contipros with Pirelli P7 Cinturato All Season Plus tires. What a difference! Quieter, better riding and handling. Mileage has been down a bit but that might just be because the installation coincided with the arrival of winter...
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    4 Reasons Why Americans Aren't Buying Volkswagens Anymore

    So stop creating "clever" commercials for the Passat and Jetta and start running comparo spots against the Camry, Accord and Corolla, Focus.
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    V-Tex Leatherette Cracking?

    I notice that on the left bolster of the drivers seat cushion a crack is developing connecting three of the perforations in teh material. I don't find that acceptable in a three year old car with 70,000 km. It's not like I live in AZ or somewhere the car sits out in baking hot sun. Anyone...
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    Volkswagen Canada - Blockheater Fire

    Whew, makes me glad to live in the one part of Canada you don't need a blockheater!
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    DSG fluid question

    When I went back they said 60,000 km or 4 years (maybe I misheard 70k), whatever came first. However, I guess since last time I had the big servicing at 65k, they must have wanted to spare me sticker shock by lumping the two together.
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    DSG fluid question

    Dealer told me 70,000km or 4 years. $399! :mad:
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    My New Jetta - A First Time VW or Diesel Owner's Thoughts

    The Jetta stacks up pretty well against those two then. Admirable when you consider it was designed to compete with the Corolla and Civic, not the more upmarket vehicles you compare it to.
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    Where's the Golf Mark VII Forum

    Given that its been on sale in Europe for a while and about to be released in North America, why is there no Golf Mark VII forum?
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    Volkswagen's labor chief says U.S. operations a "disaster"

    Exactly, pick-ups are to the Teens what SUV's were to the Nineties.
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    VW Begins Golf Production in Mexico

    So when does the Mark VII forum get set up? And will VW USA finally start labelling the wagon variant correctly!?
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    VW Fails In USA

    The real kicker in that article is "..America, the world's second largest car market after China.." It's no longer necessary to be top dog in the USA. VW does very well in China thank you very much. If they keep refreshing the US product and add a crossover they'll do just fine. No need to...
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    Flashing glow plug light, fowl smell.

    Your car smells like a duck? http://grammarist.com/spelling/foul-fowl/
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