Radiator Leaking

[russ83]

Diggin up an oldish thread.

Has anyone had their radiator replaced AFTER warranty. Obviously this is a known issue with most of the POLO GTIs and maybe POLOs in general?

If we all write to VW Australia surely something can be done, like a product recall of sorts?

Radiators should last longer then 3 years, my 2006 gti has done 54,000kms and is leaking.

hmmm, sounds like a common problem after warranty expires... will they give us money back prolly not...

[Jmac]

old thread just realised....

but... my polo had this leak 1mth OUT of warranty, cost me 900bucks... fail... I reckon the dealer waited to tell me this...

You were ripped off mate, at almost to the tune of double
Jmac

[Servo]

Ouch. I've heard people get radiators from VW for $300.

[Vdrink]

My GTI polo 2006 radiator is leaking on 40,000kz , I see this is a common problem..does anyone know what causes it and how much it cost to replace?

[FL00DY]

My GTI polo 2006 radiator is leaking on 40,000kz , I see this is a common problem..does anyone know what causes it and how much it cost to replace?

VW Radiators are bout $300, as mentioned in the post above yours. Got no idea what causes it.

[Spec83]

I had mine replaced under warranty for a 2006.... I'd be seeing if they can do a good will repair since it is a known problem

[Vdrink]

I have no warranty I bought the car second hand 10 months ago. I had a racv report done they said it was in mint condition but when I took it for a service they said my radiators leaking. My mechanic said labour would be around 300 to replace it + 300 for the radiator.

[poloman]

Mine has started leaking at 40000.

I bought it end of 2007 so 6 months out of warranty damn...

Too many reasons to not like this car anymore

Rattle pisses me off
Constant Air vent having a mind of its own PISSES me off..
Radio losing its mind or not reading cd's
Sunroof opening by itself..
And now leaking radiator
within 6 months 2 people backed into the car denting it (no $ to fix )

Selling time

[Allegiance]

Hi Guys,

I notice the coolant light comes on every so often, don't know if the radiator is leaking or not though. Is this what occurs for you guys?

[Bflat]

Hi Guys,

I notice the coolant light comes on every so often, don't know if the radiator is leaking or not though. Is this what occurs for you guys?

I've had this lately as well, might check my radiator later today as i've only got 2 months left of warranty!