VW TDI goodwill package: Offers $500 Visa cards & $500 dealer credits to TDI owners

[PlaneCrazy]

sorry if this has already been posted.

looks like the end of TDI here in the States:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/28/business/volkswagen-settlement-diesel-scandal.html?_r=1

And it appears we are more or less screwed here in Canada, nothing in the cards until an update on July 29th.

https://www.vwemissionsinfo.ca/news/tdi-update-u-s-court-filings-regarding-u-s-2-0l-tdi-vehicles/

 

[VeeDubTDI]

There is a thread for settlement discussion (sticky thread in the emissions section). This thread is for the previous round of "goodwill" programs. Please keep settlement discussion in the appropriate place.

 

[da_jokker]

OK, I'm glad to hear that the card can be used at VW dealerships on other cars. Our kid's old Mazda needs new tires and DH's Toyota desperately needs new brakes. One of our nearby VW dealerships also sells Mazda and Toyota, so I would hope they'd be willing to let us use the card to pay for service on one of those vehicles. Odds are likely that we'd put buyback $ towards a vehicle purchased from them. We bought the Mazda there and another Mazda3 hatchback is at top of our list of replacements for the JSW (in large part because it's one of the few vehicles I can still get with a manual and loaded).

Did you try this.. I'm hoping to do something similar but wasn't sure it if would actually work because the VW\Mazda are physically sitting next to each other and not in the same building.

 

[Scratcher]

Did you try this.. I'm hoping to do something similar but wasn't sure it if would actually work because the VW\Mazda are physically sitting next to each other and not in the same building.

As long as its used in a participating VW dealership it shouldn't be a problem. Unless they don't want $500 of business!!

 

[zoomydu]

Did you try this.. I'm hoping to do something similar but wasn't sure it if would actually work because the VW\Mazda are physically sitting next to each other and not in the same building.

We have an appt. to bring our Toyota in next week. Both the VW service guy and the Toyota service woman said that our $500 VW service credit should be just fine to use. YMMV at your local dealership, perhaps. Our particular dealer has a good reputation. We're almost certain to buy our next car from them after the buyback, assuming we go with another VW or a Mazda.

 

[da_jokker]

Got my goodwill yesterday ( had to get another one shipped to me because I lost them) got everything activated today. Going to do the Walmart thing for the $500 gift... I worry about the $500 dealer one later. Probably use it for my upcoming oil change.

 

[sierra3]

Any chance that those of us who didn't take goodwill due to not knowing about how it would effect settlement can/could get it?

(I am not expecting much...)

 

[DanB36]

Any chance that those of us who didn't take goodwill due to not knowing about how it would effect settlement can/could get it?

No, that claim period has long since closed. And since it was clearly and repeatedly stated that taking the goodwill package would have no effect on any other remedies, there's really no reason for "not knowing" that.

 

[da_jokker]

Any chance that those of us who didn't take goodwill due to not knowing about how it would effect settlement can/could get it?

(I am not expecting much...)

Check out their FaQs.. I thought I saw something that said they extended the registration until the end of july.

 

[DanB36]

Check out their FaQs.. I thought I saw something that said they extended the registration until the end of july.

Afraid not, see Question 20 at https://www.vwdieselinfo.com/faqs/. The extension until 7/31 only applies to owners of 3.0-liter TDIs.

 

[da_jokker]

Afraid not, see Question 20 at https://www.vwdieselinfo.com/faqs/. The extension until 7/31 only applies to owners of 3.0-liter TDIs.

Ouch..sorry about that. I remembered extension, but didnt catch the engine size.

 

[tsingtao]

Battery just crapped out this morning in my 2009. Still have not used my $500 dealer card so off to get a new battery and an oil changed.

Had a discussion with the service advisor on the phone. Told her not to try and sell any unnecessary services (including necessary ones that might not be needed for 4-5 months such as brakes) because the car is headed to the crusher come September.

 

[da_jokker]

Battery just crapped out this morning in my 2009. Still have not used my $500 dealer card so off to get a new battery and an oil changed.

Had a discussion with the service advisor on the phone. Told her not to try and sell any unnecessary services (including necessary ones that might not be needed for 4-5 months such as brakes) because the car is headed to the crusher come September.

Mine actually died a couple weeks ago as well. I was not a happy camper. But the battery was only two years old so they replaced it for free. Skated on that one.

 

[tsingtao]

Mine actually died a couple weeks ago as well. I was not a happy camper. But the battery was only two years old so they replaced it for free. Skated on that one.

Mine was 2 years and 2 months so I got 50% credit.

 

[heehaw]

I never received the Goodwill cards. I think I was omitted because I was one of the early sign ups for the Class A suit.

 

[Mrrogers1]

I never received the Goodwill cards. I think I was omitted because I was one of the early sign ups for the Class A suit.

Not sure how you can be "omitted" as you had to actively sign up for the cards/loyalty reward. Are you saying you did sign up and then they just pretended you never applied so you got nothing?

 

[BlueGruff]

I never received the Goodwill cards. I think I was omitted because I was one of the early sign ups for the Class A suit.

The only eligibility requirement for the Goodwill package was to be a TDI owner with a qualifying VIN#. The only step you had to take was to sign up for it before the deadline on 4/30/16.


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[langer]

Audi card for VW parts

Bit of a pain in the arse to use my Audi dealer card. There's nothing I want from Audi since I will be participating in the buyback. I dropped in to my local VW/Audi dealer to buy a new bumper cover, lip, fender liners, etc because my wife decided to rip off the bumper from our gti. Come to find out that they just dropped VW and can't order parts, only Audi parts. Ain't easy around these parts to find VW and Audi at the some spot so I can order VW parts. Anyone know of VW/Audi dealers in Baltimore/Washington/Southern PA/Northern VA area?

 

[AmandaSch]

Bit of a pain in the arse to use my Audi dealer card. There's nothing I want from Audi since I will be participating in the buyback. I dropped in to my local VW/Audi dealer to buy a new bumper cover, lip, fender liners, etc because my wife decided to rip off the bumper from our gti. Come to find out that they just dropped VW and can't order parts, only Audi parts. Ain't easy around these parts to find VW and Audi at the some spot so I can order VW parts. Anyone know of VW/Audi dealers in Baltimore/Washington/Southern PA/Northern VA area?

There used to be an VW/Audi dealer together just north of Philadelphia, but the VW closed down just recently.

 

[Airpizz6]

Bit of a pain in the arse to use my Audi dealer card. There's nothing I want from Audi since I will be participating in the buyback. I dropped in to my local VW/Audi dealer to buy a new bumper cover, lip, fender liners, etc because my wife decided to rip off the bumper from our gti. Come to find out that they just dropped VW and can't order parts, only Audi parts. Ain't easy around these parts to find VW and Audi at the some spot so I can order VW parts. Anyone know of VW/Audi dealers in Baltimore/Washington/Southern PA/Northern VA area?

Try Autohaus in Lancaster, PA. VW, Porsche and Audi under one roof. Drive by the dealership yesterday. Alive and well.

 

[jims2321]

Dumb question, can the dealer car be used for service on my son's 2007 Jetta?

 

[Airpizz6]

Dumb question, can the dealer car be used for service on my son's 2007 Jetta?

Would think so. Only real restriction is that it has to be at a participating VW dealership. The purpose of the dealership card was to pump dollars back to dealers.

 

[toneman]

Bit of a pain in the arse to use my Audi dealer card. There's nothing I want from Audi since I will be participating in the buyback. I dropped in to my local VW/Audi dealer to buy a new bumper cover, lip, fender liners, etc because my wife decided to rip off the bumper from our gti. Come to find out that they just dropped VW and can't order parts, only Audi parts. Ain't easy around these parts to find VW and Audi at the some spot so I can order VW parts. Anyone know of VW/Audi dealers in Baltimore/Washington/Southern PA/Northern VA area?

VW dealers online accept dealer cards. I've personally used them at Keffer VW and Auburn VW and I'm out of state.

 

[langer]

VW dealers online accept dealer cards. I've personally used them at Keffer VW and Auburn VW and I'm out of state.

I would order online in a heartbeat, but the parts are a bumper cover, lip, fender liners, etc. Huge items, so the shipping would be counter productive.

Thanks Airpizz for the suggestion of the Lancaster dealer above. I'll drop them a line on Monday. Probably a 60 minute drive up 83 from me.

Edit: Called the Lancaster dealer and I can use my Audi card there to order VW parts.
Double edit: Ended up using Ciocca in Allentown. Lower prices on parts. Great people to talk to on the phone, also.

 

[Kiter]

I used $160 of the dealer card to purchase the 20k and 30k service package, since I assumed I would drive my TDI until then (might as well get the full 3 years worth of warranty before I turn it in). If I keep the car, I'll probably use the remaining $350 to pay for a portion the 40k/50k service package ($719).
If not, my 20 year old F-150 needs some work done (tune up, etc.). Would I be the laughingstock if I rolled in to the VW dealership and asked them to work on it?

 

[BlueGruff]

I used $160 of the dealer card to purchase the 20k and 30k service package, since I assumed I would drive my TDI until then (might as well get the full 3 years worth of warranty before I turn it in). If I keep the car, I'll probably use the remaining $350 to pay for a portion the 40k/50k service package

The dealer card expires in 1 year from issue date. It might not be enough to time to get to 50k miles



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[Kiter]

The dealer card expires in 1 year from issue date. It might not be enough to time to get to 50k miles

You can purchase the VW Care and VW Care Plus plans for 2014 and 2015 models today, and then the maintenance is covered whenever you get to that point in time. That is exactly what I did to get my 20k (which I did that day) and 30k service covered. Again, a good option to look at if you're keeping the car.

http://www.vwserviceandparts.com/volkswagen-maintenance-plans/vw-maintenance-pricing/

 

[Scratchy101]

I loaded my Amazon.ca gift card online with $500.
It does not expire, so I have plenty of time to spend the goodwill money when I need it.
https://www.amazon.ca/gc/redeem/ref=gc_redeem_new_exp_DesktopRedirect

 

[da_jokker]

I loaded my Amazon.ca gift card online with $500.
It does not expire, so I have plenty of time to spend the goodwill money when I need it.
https://www.amazon.ca/gc/redeem/ref=gc_redeem_new_exp_DesktopRedirect

You mean the visa card? Many people like myself just went to Walmart and got a money order to get the money off the Visa. It's the VW dealer card that we all struggle with.

 

[Scratchy101]

You mean the visa card? Many people like myself just went to Walmart and got a money order to get the money off the Visa. It's the VW dealer card that we all struggle with.

Yes, I already spent the dealer card:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=5036525#post5036525