aloha_from_bradley
Autocross Champion
- Location
- AZ
2019 Golf R - 21k
Not many miles yet, but here are the things I've had to deal with.
- Thermo housing and water pump replaced under warranty. Could smell coolant. I can still smell it after as well, just not as bad
- Steering wheel deformation. I think this happened when the car was aligned - tears on the bottom side of wheel. Replaced under warranty
- Both front wheel bearings / hubs replaced. Vibration issues, could have been due to pot holes. Replaced under warranty
- Seatbelt light came on for drivers side. Module replaced under warranty
- Defect in the factory head unit display. Replaced under warranty
As you can tell, VW's recent warranty is pretty solid. They fix anything at the drop of a hat, long as there isn't any tuning / foul play involved. If you are going to buy used, try a CPO car with an extended warranty. Gives you a bit of insurance in case something does happen. If nothing happens during that timeframe, it's pretty uncommon for something to happen after so long as you are maintaining the car properly.
Last word of advice. The Autobahn / MK7.5s have the front lane assist & crash camera. Getting a windshield replaced is a serious pain in the ass. I've had to do it 4 times now (Arizona highways are a rock dodging competition). Front glass replacement requires a recalibration of the system to include a front end alignment. It's seriously a nightmare. Make sure you have glass coverage through your insurance company because you are going to need it. The whole process usually takes me about a week. Make all of the appointments, change the glass, take the car to VW, get the calibration, hope they haven't butchered the alignment, take the car back if the steering wheel isn't straight... you get the picture.
Not many miles yet, but here are the things I've had to deal with.
- Thermo housing and water pump replaced under warranty. Could smell coolant. I can still smell it after as well, just not as bad
- Steering wheel deformation. I think this happened when the car was aligned - tears on the bottom side of wheel. Replaced under warranty
- Both front wheel bearings / hubs replaced. Vibration issues, could have been due to pot holes. Replaced under warranty
- Seatbelt light came on for drivers side. Module replaced under warranty
- Defect in the factory head unit display. Replaced under warranty
As you can tell, VW's recent warranty is pretty solid. They fix anything at the drop of a hat, long as there isn't any tuning / foul play involved. If you are going to buy used, try a CPO car with an extended warranty. Gives you a bit of insurance in case something does happen. If nothing happens during that timeframe, it's pretty uncommon for something to happen after so long as you are maintaining the car properly.
Last word of advice. The Autobahn / MK7.5s have the front lane assist & crash camera. Getting a windshield replaced is a serious pain in the ass. I've had to do it 4 times now (Arizona highways are a rock dodging competition). Front glass replacement requires a recalibration of the system to include a front end alignment. It's seriously a nightmare. Make sure you have glass coverage through your insurance company because you are going to need it. The whole process usually takes me about a week. Make all of the appointments, change the glass, take the car to VW, get the calibration, hope they haven't butchered the alignment, take the car back if the steering wheel isn't straight... you get the picture.
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