DanB36
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...and even if it does have a rebuilt or other branded title, VW will pay up in most cases--the exclusion for branded titles is very narrow.
VW TDI goodwill package: Offers $500 Visa cards & $500 dealer credits to TDI owners
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TDI_SC
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I've been sitting on bought cards because I got them the day AFTER I sold mine (it left the day before). I was the legal owner the day I filed for the 2 cards.
Any way to get them activated without the registration and the car? I can prove I was the owner on record.
TSI_SC
Any way to get them activated without the registration and the car? I can prove I was the owner on record.
TSI_SC
da_jokker
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Finally popped my dealer card cherry. Drove vsr an hour to a VW/Mazda dealer. Bought stuff to do an oil change on my TDI, then bought a battery for my Mazda that was about to go out + 6 oil filters for future.
Only $200 left.
Only $200 left.
Vvarak
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Question
Ok, there are 197 pages on this thread, and frankly don't feel like reading them all to get my answer.
If I go to the dealership to get the 2 VISA cards "authorized" will they do anything to my car? I don't want them to touch my car, I just want my $1000.
(I'm in Canada if that makes a difference)
Ok, there are 197 pages on this thread, and frankly don't feel like reading them all to get my answer.
If I go to the dealership to get the 2 VISA cards "authorized" will they do anything to my car? I don't want them to touch my car, I just want my $1000.
(I'm in Canada if that makes a difference)
2015vwgolfdiesel
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Ok, there are 197 pages on this thread, and frankly don't feel like reading them all to get my answer.
If I go to the dealership to get the 2 VISA cards "authorized" will they do anything to my car? I don't want them to touch my car, I just want my $1000.
(I'm in Canada if that makes a difference)
I live in Oklahoma.
As I got the cards, she DID take my keys -- looked at the mileage -- but the car stayed in the "front of the dealership."
ZippyNH
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The program ENDED....not sure they ever shipped them in Canada....Ok, there are 197 pages on this thread, and frankly don't feel like reading them all to get my answer.
If I go to the dealership to get the 2 VISA cards "authorized" will they do anything to my car? I don't want them to touch my car, I just want my $1000.
(I'm in Canada if that makes a difference)
In the US, you just walked up to the dealers..verified the Vin#, and miles....they made a call...and it was done...but think it's a moot point...it's about 10 months late with these questions!
One card is ONLY for use at the dealership's service/parts counter....the other is a debit card, useful anywhere.
Keiko
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Ok, I just have to ask... which dealership, and part number? I'm sitting on $500 that expires in November as well...VW bought the wife and I one of these each. I plan on getting an electric kit for them.
Vvarak
Veteran Member
I already have the 2 cards, but I never did get them activated. I have a day off work and thought I'd go get them activated. I just don't feel like leaving my car there and risk having them re-program it. Don't want them messing with my car.
But sounds like they won't, so I will drop in there tomorrow and get me cash.
bobt2382
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All they need the car for is to "verify" the mileage. I don't think they even looked at the VIN. You should be fine. Let us know if they get them activated. Don't forget to spend them before they expire, lol.I already have the 2 cards, but I never did get them activated. I have a day off work and thought I'd go get them activated. I just don't feel like leaving my car there and risk having them re-program it. Don't want them messing with my car.
But sounds like they won't, so I will drop in there tomorrow and get me cash.
crashtested
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Seriously? smh
ZippyNH
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Unfortunately VW has been treating you folks up north as second class citizens....good to hear they DID send out cards to you folks....I just hope they figure out a settlement too. It seems to be dragging on even worse for you guys. I have just seen many folks forget there is a border and VW USA and VW Canada are run separately.... location matters when it comes to these issues....fixes and mechanical issues, not so much, but legal and warrenty issues, yes.
crashtested
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You think we don't know that already? Yes, but are you just joining this conversation? Good Will cards have been covered ad nauseam and were the same value (dollar wise) on either side of the border. You textually present as one of those 'mericans who thinks we live in igloos and travel by snowshoe
ZippyNH
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Naw...got a wife with Mom from new Brunswick....know both sides well....You think we don't know that already? Yes, but are you just joining this conversation? Good Will cards have been covered ad nauseam and were the same value (dollar wise) on either side of the border. You textually present as one of those 'mericans who thinks we live in igloos and travel by snowshoe
And I lived in Alaska for a bit....so I know all about the FAR north...
CT_White_SRT
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I need to figure our something to use it on before it expires
srs5694
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I went to DriverGear, found a bunch of miscellaneous overpriced things to buy, printed a copy of the online "shopping cart," and took it to my local VW dealer today. Apparently they do semi-regular orders of stuff from DriverGear, so they'll add mine to the order and I'll pick it up when it arrives. It'll be a few weeks, though. (I'm ordering stuff I don't need ASAP, so I don't mind the wait. I plan to give a couple of items away as Christmas gifts.)
I've seen contradictory claims of people buying stuff directly from DriverGear. I couldn't figure out how to enter the card number on the site's checkout, which is why I went to the dealership.
CT_White_SRT
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Thanks. Maybe I will dry that this week to see what is on there.
I took my Dealer Goodwill Card to my local dealer and exchanged it for a gift card that does not expire. I had a discussion with both the sales and service managers, stating that my 2015 wasn't going to need serviced anytime soon, and we mutually agreed that it would be better for us to both get something (they get the business, I still get the money) than to let the card expire and we both get nothing.
Try asking a manager if they will exchange your Dealer Goodwill Card for a gift card.
Try asking a manager if they will exchange your Dealer Goodwill Card for a gift card.
MBQ
Veteran Member
I used my VW card in an Audi dealer for a set of floor mats, a watch, a cup, two keychains, a leather cleaning kit.
The only thing you should pay attention to is not to charge more the balance left in one swipe.
The best use of the card, IMHO, is to buy a set of new tires using their price matching program. Prices of almost all other things are inflated..........like hell.
The only thing you should pay attention to is not to charge more the balance left in one swipe.
The best use of the card, IMHO, is to buy a set of new tires using their price matching program. Prices of almost all other things are inflated..........like hell.
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JSWTDI09
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k1xv
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I remember, a few years ago, a local tire store had a Presidents Day "blow out tire sale".I generally prefer it when my tires are inflated also.
(sorry, couldn't resist)
Have Fun!
Don
I am not sure if it was meant to be a joke, or just an unfortunate choice of words.
jen_madcity
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PDX_TDI
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ill take it if your giving it away
jen_madcity
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ill take it if your giving it away
PM me your address. It's all yours. Do you need a letter or something stating I'm giving to you? It expires end of Nov if that matters.
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PDX_TDI
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PM sent
I asked my dealer if they would give me a credit on my $500 dealer card. Wouldn't do it. I will try pricing tires to see if they are competitive. I was going to purchase my replacement vehicle (2014 Sportwagon 17K miles), from them. Not now.
kjclow
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I was told Friday that they are offering buy 3 tires and get the fourth for a buck. Not sure about price matching because I'll buy mine through Costco anyway.
bizzle
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If you can show them something in writing (even an emailed quote or kiosk printout), they should price match those CostCo tires (if they can order them; they can't order all tires/all sizes). You might have to talk to the right person, corporate reimburses them so it doesn't have anything to do with the dealership even if they argue against it. The details are on VW's official site.
HBarlow
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Couldn't you use the $500 card as partial payment toward the purchase price of the car you want?
jen_madcity
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They told me the buy 3 get 1 free is only for VW tires (I'm getting for a Honda), and I brought in copies of the price I found. The parts guy said "I'll talk to the manager." The manager happened to walk by a minute later, and just said, "No." Funny, I said Discount Tire will match this price. Crickets........
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