Naughty naughty VW

[monkeyhanger]

Just rang up Audi UK. Blanket statement of them looking into whether it is an issue outside the US, what engines might be affected etc. I said I was wondering whether I wanted to pick up our new A1 on Saturday, whether residuals would be harmed or whether the car would require a lot of rework under recall etc.

I said that I felt I might need to delay pick-up of the car until all potential questions were answered. Hoping they would offer a sweetener like some accessories or a voucher. Nothing offered, I didn't want to hint at it and give the game away of trying it on.

Might mention my "concerns" to the dealership salesman when he calls today to talk reg numbers etc. They might hoy in a freebie or 2 (doubt it).

[mjh_056]

If VW wanted to do a vote on future confidence then they get one right here as yes someone screwed up royally but my thinking is overall the integrity of the majority of workers in company is sound and after this that will be even greater.

The product they sale is of greater quality to most you see on the road overall and when add all that together then would have absolutely no hesitation buying a VW again.

Think my main interest now is whether any of other manufacturers going to be caught up in this microscope.



 

[monkeyhanger]

The product they sale is of greater quality to most you see on the road overall and when add all that together then would have absolutely no hesitation buying a VW again.

Agree, how many tidy looking 10 year old Renaults and Fords do you see on the road? Always generous on the safety equipment, refinement is always well up there compared to the competition.

It's a pity the reliability isn't as it once was.

[Bandit127]

According to breaking news, VW cheated European tests too.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34345210

And the UK is to do it's own testing - to make sure the problem is not industry wide.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34352548

[Misterp]

Could explain the stark difference in quoted and actual MPG.

VW facing massive financial crisis

[Restlessnative]

Just rang up Audi UK. Blanket statement of them looking into whether it is an issue outside the US, what engines might be affected etc. I said I was wondering whether I wanted to pick up our new A1 on Saturday, whether residuals would be harmed or whether the car would require a lot of rework under recall etc.

I said that I felt I might need to delay pick-up of the car until all potential questions were answered. Hoping they would offer a sweetener like some accessories or a voucher. Nothing offered, I didn't want to hint at it and give the game away of trying it on.

Might mention my "concerns" to the dealership salesman when he calls today to talk reg numbers etc. They might hoy in a freebie or 2 (doubt it).

My GTD has just arrived in the UK.I'm not particularly happy with what VW have (possibly) done with my car.But at the same time i'm not going to reject it.It is still very early days yet so i'm not going to jump on the 'we're all dooooooomed!' ship just yet.

[monkeyhanger]

Just rang up Audi UK. Blanket statement of them looking into whether it is an issue outside the US, what engines might be affected etc. I said I was wondering whether I wanted to pick up our new A1 on Saturday, whether residuals would be harmed or whether the car would require a lot of rework under recall etc.

I said that I felt I might need to delay pick-up of the car until all potential questions were answered. Hoping they would offer a sweetener like some accessories or a voucher. Nothing offered, I didn't want to hint at it and give the game away of trying it on.

Might mention my "concerns" to the dealership salesman when he calls today to talk reg numbers etc. They might hoy in a freebie or 2 (doubt it).

My GTD has just arrived in the UK.I'm not particularly happy with what VW have (possibly) done with my car.But at the same time i'm not going to reject it.It is still very early days yet so i'm not going to jump on the 'we're all dooooooomed!' ship just yet.

I'm not concerned, just hoping that voicing a concern might persuade VAG to throw a service pack in the mix for free - shy bairns get nowt. 

[VW BUSH]

Drove home laying smoke from my A4 soot chucker.
I figure if I do my bit to drive down residuals I can pick up a GTD next year for cheaps.
That Smokey map I got is paying back now.

[Organisys]

Just rang up Audi UK. Blanket statement of them looking into whether it is an issue outside the US, what engines might be affected etc. I said I was wondering whether I wanted to pick up our new A1 on Saturday, whether residuals would be harmed or whether the car would require a lot of rework under recall etc.

I said that I felt I might need to delay pick-up of the car until all potential questions were answered. Hoping they would offer a sweetener like some accessories or a voucher. Nothing offered, I didn't want to hint at it and give the game away of trying it on.

Might mention my "concerns" to the dealership salesman when he calls today to talk reg numbers etc. They might hoy in a freebie or 2 (doubt it).

My GTD has just arrived in the UK.I'm not particularly happy with what VW have (possibly) done with my car.But at the same time i'm not going to reject it.It is still very early days yet so i'm not going to jump on the 'we're all dooooooomed!' ship just yet.

I'm not concerned, just hoping that voicing a concern might persuade VAG to throw a service pack in the mix for free - shy bairns get nowt. 

Congratulations, it's stunts like these that make all cars more expensive to buy and run for all of us. How else do you think they will recover the cost? No such thing as a free lunch is there?

[DubFan]

Someone had to find a vaguely humourous side to it.
http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/9zlw