Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

**Melon Head** · 15-02-2013, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Katina

Peacock v ACM Liverpool Pty Ltd, Volkswagen Group Aust (Motor Vehicle) [2012] NSWCTTT 447 (1 November 2012)

I want to give that person a beer

**gavs** · 15-02-2013, 07:06 AM

THANK GOD!!!!!! I don't know if they were a forum user but this is what I have been saying for the past 3 years people.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT UP WITH VGA *****.

This is what consumer laws are for. VGA have sold you a piece of crap car, you are entitled to a refund. Woiuld you accept it if you bought a defective TV or fridge?

Good bloody job Ross Peacock, you are a legend!

**kawabanga** · 15-02-2013, 07:26 AM

Please, help me to better understand, in the link above is stated a refund's order or it's just lawsuit still to be finalized...?

In the first case, WOW, nice shot...!!

**RoknRob** · 15-02-2013, 08:08 AM

Good on him for taking on VW!

But at the moment, he hasn't won...

He didn't help himself by not letting the interested parties have a chance to repair the problem - even if we all know there is no guaranteed solution, he's gotta give them the chance...

Hopefully this will lead to the outcome we all want...

**Diesel_vert** · 15-02-2013, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Katina

Peacock v ACM Liverpool Pty Ltd, Volkswagen Group Aust (Motor Vehicle) [2012] NSWCTTT 447 (1 November 2012)

The guy wanted a refund for his car (rather than have it repaired) based on a report from an independent mechanic, and for the most part, refused to let the dealer or VW take a look at it.

Car is still under warranty.

The Tribunal was not satisfied that the car was not of acceptable quality and did not order a refund.

The Tribunal ordered that he make his car available to the dealer for them to inspect it and repair any faults that are found.

**RoknRob** · 15-02-2013, 09:12 AM

I wonder if there is a way others affected could get involved - to lend weight to the claim. Maybe turn it into a class action...

**Guy_H** · 15-02-2013, 10:04 AM

That's a great start - might pay to start a more official "action group" where people can register & document their complaints.

**gavs** · 15-02-2013, 10:37 AM

Yes, exactly. While this is an isolated case, if all parties that are having the same oil consumption issues contact the party involved to add weight to his claim, as well as us who have no oil consumption issues to show that it is not "normal" then that could be very helpful for Mr Peacock and those of you with this issue. What do I want out of this? Well, let me put it this way... How much will a Polo GTI be realistically worth out of warranty when I go to trade it in or sell it? Red book values a 3 year old polo GTI already at ~$18,000....

**ATYPIC** · 15-02-2013, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by gavs

As well as us who have no oil consumption issues to show. Red book values a 3 year old polo GTI already at ~$18,000....

It's an understatement to say I'm fortunate to fall into this category...however that red book figure of $18K is absurd and a huge concern.

Whether you have a problematic GTI or not, I don't believe many will have much success selling up either now or in the future as this vehicle's reputation has suffered severely and most will steer well clear.