GolfMatchMK7
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- London
- Car(s)
- MK7 GOLF MATCH (64)
Hi everyone,
Earlier this month I bought a MK7 Golf Match DSG (Used Approved) from VW Dealership. Once making the 150mile journey back to London, I realised that when driving below 20mph I can hear a weird 'clunking' noise which sounds like something may be loose but I've checked everything in terms on interior wise. Also hear a weird screeching/sound from predominantly front driver side when driving over a speed bump.
However, if on absolute perfectly smooth roads (not much in London!) and driving above 20mph the car doesn't make these strange noises
I've contacted dealership who said to avoid the adding another 300 miles on the clock driving to them and back to get it fixed; to instead take it to a local trusted garage and they will be happy to pay for the issue if found.
I took it to my local who have been tried and tested by me for years. They're a busy garage and have no time to mug anyone off. If there is a job to be done they will do it and if not, they will send you on your way with reassurance. I took it to them and they said two front shock absorbers, ballpoints and links need replacing. I was shocked that buying a car from a dealership would have problems like this. I rang VW to tell them this and the manager (proper friendly and helpful bloke) called bullsh*t on it and said there’s no way there’s that much wrong with the car and he insists it comes back to the dealership even if it means sending a driver with a courtesy car to collect it to avoid me having to make the journey.
Has anyone else heard these noises on their MK7 Golf and managed to get to the bottom of it? What if they take the car and tell me they haven't found anything?
The car itself is in a brilliant condition, lovely engine and full service history with VW as well as the most recent major service and cam-belt change done just a month before me buying it. No other issues with it.
Earlier this month I bought a MK7 Golf Match DSG (Used Approved) from VW Dealership. Once making the 150mile journey back to London, I realised that when driving below 20mph I can hear a weird 'clunking' noise which sounds like something may be loose but I've checked everything in terms on interior wise. Also hear a weird screeching/sound from predominantly front driver side when driving over a speed bump.
However, if on absolute perfectly smooth roads (not much in London!) and driving above 20mph the car doesn't make these strange noises
I've contacted dealership who said to avoid the adding another 300 miles on the clock driving to them and back to get it fixed; to instead take it to a local trusted garage and they will be happy to pay for the issue if found.
I took it to my local who have been tried and tested by me for years. They're a busy garage and have no time to mug anyone off. If there is a job to be done they will do it and if not, they will send you on your way with reassurance. I took it to them and they said two front shock absorbers, ballpoints and links need replacing. I was shocked that buying a car from a dealership would have problems like this. I rang VW to tell them this and the manager (proper friendly and helpful bloke) called bullsh*t on it and said there’s no way there’s that much wrong with the car and he insists it comes back to the dealership even if it means sending a driver with a courtesy car to collect it to avoid me having to make the journey.
Has anyone else heard these noises on their MK7 Golf and managed to get to the bottom of it? What if they take the car and tell me they haven't found anything?
The car itself is in a brilliant condition, lovely engine and full service history with VW as well as the most recent major service and cam-belt change done just a month before me buying it. No other issues with it.