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Asked by Christine Williams
I was reading with interest about Greg Weir's problems with his 2005 VW Golf where the coolant had leaked into the wiring loom, as I too have had a similar problem with my 2006 VW Golf where the coolant temperature sensor failed and coolant was forced into the wiring loom. I went to an independent VW mechanic in Adelaide and they were able to source a secondhand loom, and by soaking the terminals in solvent were able to save the computer. The final cost was much less than the $16,000 Greg was quoted. So, are we entitled to any compensation from Volkswagen for faulty components?
Answered by CarsGuide
17 May 2012Yours is a hard case because the car is out of warranty, you've used a non-factory mechanic, and fitted secondhand parts. All of that stacks up against your claim for compensation, although I can understand your frustration.
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