jdavis97
Member
So I had been driving a gas guzzling truck my entire life, and as I started to commute a lot more California gas prices really put a damper on my wallet. So I let my desire to have a nice manual tdi come true. I use my cars to get stuff around whether it be tools bikes etc.
I ended up finding a sportwagen near by. It had a salvage title so I immediately went to carfacts. It was a lease then owned (assuming it was the same person). Then the report said it was totaled for minor to mild front driver side damage. So while it was on the salvage lot the fixes were rolled out. So when it was bought at auction it wasn’t fixed, nor was it when I bought it(tan the vin on VW website). So I called my local dealer and asked if they’d still do the fixes. After a call to VW and to my surprise they said they’d be able to fix it. being in California this is important due to our smog check every 2 years. It was in my budget so I went to look at it, I liked it. Damage appeared to be body and I didn’t see any frame damage or anything that made me question safety. So I decided to get it. the seller insisted on doing the smog before sale. Obviously I was a little confused how that was going work, but a questionable smog later I had the title.
I just got my car back from the dealer with its new WARRANTY. That is the most surprising part to me. I thought this would be some useful information to share with people who may be looking to buy a car in this position if one even exists.
my next question for all you who have more experience with these is what is the effects on the motor long term with the fix. I am going to be moving to a state without inspections soon so removing the exhaust system all together isnt out of the question. I know I’ll take a hit in mileage and power at the bottom end. I’m more worried about engine health and longevity. Should I make it run unencumbered or just live with the emissions system and keep my warranties?
I ended up finding a sportwagen near by. It had a salvage title so I immediately went to carfacts. It was a lease then owned (assuming it was the same person). Then the report said it was totaled for minor to mild front driver side damage. So while it was on the salvage lot the fixes were rolled out. So when it was bought at auction it wasn’t fixed, nor was it when I bought it(tan the vin on VW website). So I called my local dealer and asked if they’d still do the fixes. After a call to VW and to my surprise they said they’d be able to fix it. being in California this is important due to our smog check every 2 years. It was in my budget so I went to look at it, I liked it. Damage appeared to be body and I didn’t see any frame damage or anything that made me question safety. So I decided to get it. the seller insisted on doing the smog before sale. Obviously I was a little confused how that was going work, but a questionable smog later I had the title.
I just got my car back from the dealer with its new WARRANTY. That is the most surprising part to me. I thought this would be some useful information to share with people who may be looking to buy a car in this position if one even exists.
my next question for all you who have more experience with these is what is the effects on the motor long term with the fix. I am going to be moving to a state without inspections soon so removing the exhaust system all together isnt out of the question. I know I’ll take a hit in mileage and power at the bottom end. I’m more worried about engine health and longevity. Should I make it run unencumbered or just live with the emissions system and keep my warranties?