Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

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Originally Posted by Snail Style

And false facts as well. Industry minimum warranty periods? Ummm warranty periods are completely voluntary as far as i am aware. Last i heard was VW's standard warranty is a 2 year, which VW Aus through the kindness in it's heart extends to 3 years.

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False facts are an oxymoron. It's either fact, or not.

Not sure about your assertion re: warranty periods, but one thing I do know is that no commercial entity does ANYTHING through the "kindness of it's heart". There's ALWAYS a return on investment, be it financially or otherwise.

It can be a fact in one persons mind, but not true. Or i could have just said some people are dribbling ****.

Sarcasm falls flat on the internet doesn't it? Pretty much if they didn't offer a three year warranty, you could assume sales would take a big hit.

Received an e-mail from Skoda Aus. stating that our '14 125kw Superb 4x4 is fitted with the EA189 engine and has the offending software. No surprise, will have to wait till the smoke clears.

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Originally Posted by twincab

No surprise, will have to wait till the smoke clears.

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Very clever. :biggrin:

It's all a waiting game from here, this will take a long time to resolve.

Cheers

George

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Originally Posted by Snail Style

It can be a fact in one persons mind, but not true.

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That's the difference between fact and perception.


Cheers

George

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Originally Posted by Snail Style

Ummm warranty periods are completely voluntary as far as i am aware. Last i heard was VW's standard warranty is a 2 year, which VW Aus through the kindness in it's heart extends to 3 years.

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Voluntary? Only within the limits of consumer law.

As for kindness of the heart, I think commercial reality is closer to the mark!

Cheers
George

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Originally Posted by Elmura

Please list all the manufacturers that provide more than 3 years. Not many is there?
And, please advise how you know this inside knowledge of VW durability.

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Durability?
Is that what YOU are claiming?
Vw aren't in the luxurious position of basking in their reputation anymore......and as for reliability they're dreamin' compared to any Japanese manufacturer..

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Originally Posted by Snail Style

And false facts as well. Industry minimum warranty periods? Ummm warranty periods are completely voluntary as far as i am aware. Last i heard was VW's standard warranty is a 2 year, which VW Aus through the kindness in it's heart extends to 3 years.

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Going broke is not exactly MANDATORY !
".......kindness of its heart ....."
As J McEnroe would say ... .... .. ......

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Originally Posted by Ryeman

If it's a great value product then it has to make economic sense over the long term particularly if it's a diesel.....the question no one want to answer is why is VW only prepared to back their own product for the industry minimum, these days, of 3 years/100K......not much more than run in timer for a diesel.......answer ....it's the ancillaries and VW aren't sure that they WILL last.

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On my 118TSI Golf I obtained 3year extended warranty
For my Passat, only two years :P
Insurance company's are learning

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Originally Posted by Snail Style

Last i heard was VW's standard warranty is a 2 year, which VW Aus through the kindness in it's heart extends to 3 years.

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Differs by country.

In the UK for example you're allowed unlimited miles in the first 2yrs but this will extend to up to 3yrs if you haven't done 60,000 miles. Subtlely different from the offer in Aust.

VW isn't unique here - Toyota offer 5yrs in the UK but only 3yrs here...

- Anthony