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I think I'm Jinxed
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:24 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Took my car to the dealers yesterday for some warranty work...
New DRIVERS-side Seat Base
Rubber thingy under the gear leaver
"S" Contact on Ignition failed
Intermittent Immobiliser Fault
Check Fault-Codes and Check "Readiness Codes"
They had it all day and did the following:
Replaced PASSENGER Seat Base
Replaced Rubber thingy.
The flaming passenger side seat base was replaced only last year!
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Took it to have the 4 side windows re-tinted as there were small bubbles under the tints.
Came to pick it up and they've done 3 out of the 4 windows, but then run out of tinting film, so I've got to go back in 2 weeks time to get the last window re-tinted
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:26 pm
by KarlM
obviously they didnt like the look of you!
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:27 pm
by KarlM
And if you go back twice they get more money from VW
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:28 pm
by Speedlaw
Dealerships. What can you do?
What caused the seat base failure btw? Both my seats have some 'play' in them, meaning they're not exactly solid anymore.
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:35 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
I don't know...
Maybe cos I'm fat?! lol
They just got squeeky.
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:40 pm
by Speedlaw
Mine are kinda squeaky - I'll have to do something with the interior anyway.
Can't believe how soon the tint is due for a refit?!
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:49 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
The tints have been bubblisious since they were done.
I found out why today.
When they did it, they were also making a boot build out of MDF for another customer, and the MDF Dust (very fine) got under my tint.
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 7:12 pm
by KarlM
ohhhh dear! nightmare!
where were the tints done? cause i'm getting mine done soon and wouldnt like to have the same expereince
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 7:53 pm
by harry
join the squeaky seat brigade..drives me nuts my drivers seat squeaks (and i'm not fat just muscle
hehehe) need to get it sorted does not impress the ladies when the car looks trick but squeaks here and there..
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 8:19 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Karl
All I want to say is "everyone I know goes to Courtney @ Pro Tint - I didn't"
Harry
Get your seat bases replaced!
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 8:38 pm
by GTiOLLIE
Know how you feel, I had a similar nightmare when I took my car in for service at a dealer a few weeks ago.
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:15 pm
by cyhliu
Sorry to hear about your troubles Josh, seems that you aren't having much luck...
Sounds like these VW dealerships aren't that great at customer servicing...did you take it to the one in Sheffield?
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:47 pm
by harry
does the vw warranty cover the seat bases??
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 1:08 am
by Josh_PoloGTi
Yeah, my warranty is covering the seat bases.
By the way, I am very impressed with Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 tyres... I have 2 on the front (still have almost brand new Toyos on the rear) and I think I've found my perfect combo*.
Sticky as you like at the rear (to stop the tail coming out - like "The Bear")...
Hi-tech at the front for precision steering etc.
* It will be the perfect combo if the Goodyears last longer than the 3 months my Toyos lasted on the front!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:21 am
by dub envy
Josh_PoloGTi wrote:Sticky as you like at the rear (to stop the tail coming out - like "The Bear")...
Quick!! Turn the light out!!