VW factory shutdown

[Sootchucker]

Hi guys, we all know that the Wolfsburg factory is, or is about to close for a 3 week annual maintenance cycle.

Does anyone know if this means car production stops completely, or will they still be producing albeit at a much reduced capacity ?

[matchboy]

I think the still work but at a very reduced capacity ie. only billy basic golfs sill continue to be made. No GTIs I'm afraid 

[Bill_the_Bear]

Do you know it's only basic Golfs, or just it seems likely?

[mcmaddy]

I'm sure it's been mentioned either on here or another forum it's any golf other than gti/gtd's

[Bill_the_Bear]

I'm sure it's been mentioned either on here or another forum it's any golf other than gti/gtd's

Ah, I suppose it makes sense though.  I mean, they are so behind on Golf orders but there is no shortage of GTIs they can't sell them fast enough.

Oh wait...

[mcmaddy]

 

[AlanH]

I had thought of going over to Wolfsburg for a weekend and volunteering to make a start on my GTD. I've got a basic toolkit - adjustable wrench, a couple of spanners and a Philips screwdriver. Can't be that difficult, can it?

[Hawaii-Five-O]

I had thought of going over to Wolfsburg for a weekend and volunteering to make a start on my GTD. I've got a basic toolkit - adjustable wrench, a couple of spanners and a Philips screwdriver. Can't be that difficult, can it?

Classic! I'll come and join you

[Bill_the_Bear]

Don't they employ robots to do it because they can pay them less than minimum wage and they rarely go on strike?

[Gryzor]

Don't they employ robots to do it because they can pay them less than minimum wage and they rarely go on strike?

Didn't you know?  There are little people inside those machines!