Golftdimk7
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- Location
- Northumberland
I'm the owner of a white '13' VW Golf Mk7 1.6tdi. It has been driven 50000miles.
It was purchased from Arnold Clark 13 months ago. I am the second owner. It has been serviced as specified.
Recently the engine management light activated along with the flashing coil light. The Golf went into reduced power mode and blue/white smoke began pouring out the exhaust. I noticed there were traces of oil on the inside of the exhaust pipe.
My local garage changed some glow plugs and attempted best they could, to try and diagnose the problem. But referred me to VW.
VW inspected the Golf and reported back stating the turbo had seized.
They stated a replacement turbo and associated parts would cost £2000 and the labour £950 =£2950.
VW stated as this was an unusual and unexpected fault given the age of the vehicle they were willing to cover the parts cost under good will.
My Golf was NOT under warranty.
The outstanding labour costs of £950 I am still required to pay.
What's your thoughts?
It was purchased from Arnold Clark 13 months ago. I am the second owner. It has been serviced as specified.
Recently the engine management light activated along with the flashing coil light. The Golf went into reduced power mode and blue/white smoke began pouring out the exhaust. I noticed there were traces of oil on the inside of the exhaust pipe.
My local garage changed some glow plugs and attempted best they could, to try and diagnose the problem. But referred me to VW.
VW inspected the Golf and reported back stating the turbo had seized.
They stated a replacement turbo and associated parts would cost £2000 and the labour £950 =£2950.
VW stated as this was an unusual and unexpected fault given the age of the vehicle they were willing to cover the parts cost under good will.
My Golf was NOT under warranty.
The outstanding labour costs of £950 I am still required to pay.
What's your thoughts?