Car clocking?

[Stavross 17,829]

If the car seems right, try them for a gearbox service and an extended warranty on the box

[Greb147 6,809]

7 minutes ago, Stavross said:

If the car seems right, try them for a gearbox service and an extended warranty on the box

I've just rang them and pushing for 6 months free warranty that covers it, they are doing a service, cambelt and mot in the price but there's no proof the gearbox has been serviced. 

[FLATTOP 5,085]

Stop running round in circles Greb and make all your dreams come true and buy a mans car a Toyota Landcruiser the go anywhere mobile.

[Stavross 17,829]

It should of been done at least once when it was still under its warranty service plan, from a good second hand dealer the car should automatically come with 3 months warranty and if they are doing all the other work before they sell it, it wouldn’t take them much to do the box as well 

[Greb147 6,809]

10 minutes ago, Stavross said:

It should of been done at least once when it was still under its warranty service plan, from a good second hand dealer the car should automatically come with 3 months warranty and if they are doing all the other work before they sell it, it wouldn’t take them much to do the box as well 

I've spoken to Seat and the only service it has had done at the main dealers is at 39K. I asked her if the gearbox had been done then but she didn't have anymore details.

I also rang the independent garage where it's had it's last 3 services and the lady said that it hasn't been done there. 

I told the dealer this and they said they will do the oil on the box and give me a 6 month warranty. 

Don't know what to do, it looks in great condition but just got quoted on the c**t and it's 500 bar extra to insure over my current car. 

I just love the thought of having a plain looking family  car that's rapid, gets to 60mph in 7 secs and is great on fuel. 

Edited July 15, 2020 by Greb147

[Stavross 17,829]

The dealer couldn’t be any more fare than that, I would of said a 40000 mile service at a main dealer would be a major and the box should of been done, everywhere I’ve worked 40000 mile service is everything 

[Qbgrey 4,255]

Do you have problems making decisions or problems parting with a few sheckles.???this car,that car,they all got probs,my dsg gearbox has 100,000 miles on it,only seviced once,never been a prob.

[Greyman 31,126]

I put a gearbox in a polo for my lad a while back and when I was trying to get one I was told by a vw breaker that vw gearbox’s have a very small oil capacity and if they are used to tow should have an oil cooler fitted or else they cook and frequent oil changes are a must,

[Stavross 17,829]

If I remember correctly the dsg box takes about 4lts if its Quattro it’s about 5lts, there’s a proper procedure to change it, you can’t just drop it out and fill it, it has to be above a certain temperature and you have to flush it through the solenoids, when I worked for iveco I used to do it on the new daily automatic and you had to fit the diagnostic to operate the box to remove all the oil, you could damage the box if you put to much oil in or not enough, my mate said vw/Audi say it should be changed every 4 years or 40000 miles, he recommends 2 years or 20000 

[Greb147 6,809]

Went to see it and I walked away, wasn't as spacious inside as I read it was plus when I turned the blowers on it stunk like a wet Patterdale. I asked him if there was a dead dog under the bonnet, to top it off he said no test drives were allowed due to covid, so I was fine to sit in the car and start it up but couldn't take it for a spin.

[dogmandont 10,060]

1 hour ago, Greb147 said:

Went to see it and I walked away, wasn't as spacious inside as I read it was plus when I turned the blowers on it stunk like a wet Patterdale. I asked him if there was a dead dog under the bonnet, to top it off he said no test drives were allowed due to covid, so I was fine to sit in the car and start it up but couldn't take it for a spin.

Ffs foxy get the finger out lad. Pick a car ye like and stick with it ffs. Go see a few and get one bought. 

[Greb147 6,809]

2 minutes ago, dogmandont said:

Ffs foxy get the finger out lad. Pick a car ye like and stick with it ffs. Go see a few and get one bought. 

Honestly I've had enough of the c**ts, I'm leaning towards a Passat now but just need to drop on the right spec. 

It needs to be at least a GT model, I hate bog standard cars.

[dogmandont 10,060]

17 minutes ago, Greb147 said:

Honestly I've had enough of the c**ts, I'm leaning towards a Passat now but just need to drop on the right spec. 

It needs to be at least a GT model, I hate bog standard cars.

Come full circle then lol. 

[Greb147 6,809]

19 minutes ago, dogmandont said:

Come full circle then lol. 

I've come full circle about ten times, they are all robbing b*****ds.

[Greb147 6,809]

The car is getting put on hold, I've been put on flexi-furlough for the next 2-3 weeks and with them laying 57 off this week times are worrying. 

I'm booking myself on the 360 course this week.