The Amazing PH Passat Alltrack Thread

[bigfish]

VWAllBlack said:

Gave VWFS a call today.
Extended lease for further 3 months at previous rate.

Exactly what I have done - just with an S4 on order it's going as soon as I get a delivery date

[MadaCup]

For anyone who has handed their Passat back or is in the process of doing so, how long did you leave it between inspection and collection?

I called VW today and they said they advise 3 weeks before the end of the agreement but BCA said the maximum is 1 week. I'm not sure that's correct as I'm sure I have read a larger gap before but the lady was adamant.

Edit: Non-issue now as my new car is coming next week.

Edited by MadaCup on Thursday 3rd May 12:22

[Ham_and_Jam]

MadaCup said:

For anyone who has handed their Passat back or is in the process of doing so, how long did you leave it between inspection and collection?

I called VW today and they said they advise 3 weeks before the end of the agreement but BCA said the maximum is 1 week. I'm not sure that's correct as I'm sure I have read a larger gap before but the lady was adamant.

Edit: Non-issue now as my new car is coming next week.

Edited by MadaCup on Thursday 3rd May 12:22

It’s definitely 1 week max.

Had my inspection today by a very nice BCA man. Noted one solitary stone chip on the whole report - Zero charges, he said it was one of the cleanest cars he’d inspected. Happy days

I have a feeling VWFS were quoting how much you notice you give them before bookin the inspection / collection.

The time between inspection and collection is set at 1 week max to prevent extra damage being added to the car. I tried getting an extra couple of days between the 2 as it was a bank holiday, but VWFS refused the request.

It goes back on Wednesday, to make way for the Jaaaaaaagggggg!!!!

Edited by Ham_and_Jam on Friday 4th May 00:59

Edited by Ham_and_Jam on Friday 4th May 01:00

[Digitalx]

VWAllBlack said:

Gave VWFS a call today.
Extended lease for further 3 months at previous rate.

Do they ask if you have ordered another car when you request the 3 months informal extension? Heard they ask for the order number?

[bigfish]

Digitalx said:

VWAllBlack said:

Gave VWFS a call today.
Extended lease for further 3 months at previous rate.

Do they ask if you have ordered another car when you request the 3 months informal extension? Heard they ask for the order number?

Nope - just ask & they will extend. easy

[MadaCup]

Ham_and_Jam said:

It’s definitely 1 week max.

Had my inspection today by a very nice BCA man. Noted one solitary stone chip on the whole report - Zero charges, he said it was one of the cleanest cars he’d inspected. Happy days

I have a feeling VWFS were quoting how much you notice you give them before bookin the inspection / collection.

The time between inspection and collection is set at 1 week max to prevent extra damage being added to the car. I tried getting an extra couple of days between the 2 as it was a bank holiday, but VWFS refused the request.

It goes back on Wednesday, to make way for the Jaaaaaaagggggg!!!!

Edited by Ham_and_Jam on Friday 4th May 00:59

Edited by Ham_and_Jam on Friday 4th May 01:00

Thanks! Sounds like you looked after it.

I have booked the inspection for Thursday and collection on Friday. I should pick up my Octavia 245 Friday or Saturday.

I'm expecting a charge for a curbed alloy (Mrs will pay for that one) but I'm not aware of any further damage.

What a great car, I've really enjoyed my Passat ownership.

[rgdogg]

I have now given my passat back, enjoyed having it for nearly 2 years, I have a set of carshades that I got that are up for sale, if there is anyone who has a passat estate or purchasing one in the near future.

[Soton Thunder]

My Alltrack has gone back but I have a full set of 4 genuine VW rubber mats and the moulded bootliner if anyone wants to make me an offer? Cost over £130 new. I'm in Somerset.

[wemorgan]

Had mine inspected today. Only damage outside fair wear/tear was a deep scratch/gouge on the rear bumper. £44. Seems very reasonable to me.

Volvo S60 arrives this Thursday.

[Digitalx]

Extended mine for 3 months at the same rate, cars just got back after some suspension, steering and wheel bearing repair, the bloke at the service centre goes I’m only smiling because it’s under warranty, guessing the bill must be huge considering they kept it in for 2 days.

Edited by Digitalx on Friday 18th May 18:58

[raspire]

Soton Thunder said:

My Alltrack has gone back but I have a full set of 4 genuine VW rubber mats and the moulded bootliner if anyone wants to make me an offer? Cost over £130 new. I'm in Somerset.

Can I see a picture of the bootliner please? I might be interested.

Are they in good nick?

[Soton Thunder]

raspire said:

Soton Thunder said:

My Alltrack has gone back but I have a full set of 4 genuine VW rubber mats and the moulded bootliner if anyone wants to make me an offer? Cost over £130 new. I'm in Somerset.

Can I see a picture of the bootliner please? I might be interested.

Are they in good nick?

Bootliner good as new. Mats as you would expect for around 16k miles

[Digitalx]

Help guys , my alltrack is now exactly 2 years with me, never serviced yet and no service lights, 13k on the clock and when I keep hold of the button to see when service is due, it says ‘oil service due in a few months and an inspection in another 9 months or so.

Car is going back in four weeks as another car sorted (1 month voluntary extension) . Vehicle is on their long life service plan.

Since I have had it 2 years, do I NEED to service it? irrelevant of mileage / the fact there are no service lights / car isn’t asking for one.

I’d rather not and save my money if it’s not due, but don’t want to be stung on collection.

Thanks

Edited by Digitalx on Friday 25th May 08:50

[wemorgan]

AFAIK the bvrla inspector will do the same as you - so personally I'd leave it. But if you're worried give VW a cal

[rich12]

Supposed to be going back on Wednesday.
Will they still take it?

[Sheepshanks]

rich12 said:

Supposed to be going back on Wednesday.
Will they still take it?

Is the vehicle apparently still working normally?

Not sure what you could do about it now - I've seen reports of dealers quoting 4 weeks for appointments.

[Ham_and_Jam]

Digitalx said:

Help guys , my alltrack is now exactly 2 years with me, never serviced yet and no service lights, 13k on the clock and when I keep hold of the button to see when service is due, it says ‘oil service due in a few months and an inspection in another 9 months or so.

Car is going back in four weeks as another car sorted (1 month voluntary extension) . Vehicle is on their long life service plan.

Since I have had it 2 years, do I NEED to service it? irrelevant of mileage / the fact there are no service lights / car isn’t asking for one.

I’d rather not and save my money if it’s not due, but don’t want to be stung on collection.

Thanks

Edited by Digitalx on Friday 25th May 08:50

Long life servicing still has a max interval of 24 months between servicing intervals, regardless of what’s shown on the display.

Check your manual to confirm

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/regim...

[rich12]

Sheepshanks said:

Is the vehicle apparently still working normally?

Not sure what you could do about it now - I've seen reports of dealers quoting 4 weeks for appointments.

Yeh seems fine.
When you start it, it also shows an air bag fault but that goes but the gearbox fault remains.

Typical isn't it!!

[Ham_and_Jam]

rich12 said:

Yeh seems fine.
When you start it, it also shows an air bag fault but that goes but the gearbox fault remains.

Typical isn't it!!

It’s normal for the airbag warning light (in middle of dashboard) to stay on for first 30 secs

[rich12]

Actual airbag warning fault is displayed.
Can't be battery as it gets used every day so not really sure.
I just want to make sure I won't need to keep paying for it when it's stuck in a VW car park waiting to get repaired.