r/Volkswagen

If you had to recommend one current VW to a family, what are you picking?

The Atlas seems like the obvious answer if you need three rows, but the Tiguan could be plenty for a smaller family, and even the ID.4 makes an interesting case if an EV works for you.

What’s been the best family VW in your experience?

I purchased a 2022 Tiguan R-Line with 22,000 miles. Within the first year, I started having issues with excessive oil consumption.
Since the vehicle was CPO, everything was covered under VW. I went through the oil consumption test, had the valve seals replaced, and eventually VW decided to replace the entire engine.
My question is: Would you keep the car now that it has a brand-new engine, or would you be concerned that the same oil-consumption issue could eventually happen again once the replacement engine gets some miles on it?
Has anyone here had their Tiguan engine replaced for oil consumption? If so, how has the replacement engine held up over time?
I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through something similar. Thanks!

Hi all, VW are trying to charge me £1500 to replace my ID3 headlight.

Does anyone have any advice?

It has everything I want and it is my dream car. There is a link to the carfax in the listing. Any major red flags? It has been on the lot for a while so I may be able to get a lower price

Thermostat/waterpump was replaced at 25k miles, can that be an issue again soon? I can't tell if the transmission fluid changes have been done on time, would that be included in the 30k, 50k, and 90k services? What should I look for when I go to test drive it?

Hi all,

I bought my first vehicle a month ago, a 2013 Volkswagen - CC Sport - 2L, In-Line4 with 97K miles on it for $5,800 or $7,000 out the door (sales tax/doc and title fee).

Put $3,250 into it for:
new front/rear breaks (rotors and pads)
alignment
sway bar
trans oil pan & gasket replacement (was completed rusted)
“secondary” water pump replacement (whatever that means). they did this while finding the trans oil leak, which from what I read online makes sense to do because they’re already in it.
both headlight bulb replacement (one was out)
oil change

All in I’m at $10,250.

Was it a good purchase? Was looking to put in another 100K miles, but since I only drive 3K miles/year it will more so be something for the next 5 years. Kind of upset to learn it takes premium gas.

What I need help in understanding is at what point do I stop putting money into it?

Know nothing about cars. TIA!

I remember there being a FORScan equivalent for VW that didnt cost a ton (or maybe it was free?)... But I guess the last time I looked was about 10 years ago and I don't have any clue what it was. I don't need it right now, but one of my buddies just bought a VW and I want to be prepared if he ever needs help. I have some good wired OBDII adapters for my laptop. I also have my old standalone scanner that'll work for general diagnostics, but I much prefer using my laptop, plus having access to service procedures and whatnot.

The tank sat right above the minimum line for a few months (I got this car 5 months ago), I noticed yesterday it was substantially lower than it was when I checked last. I called VW and told them the pump/housing is under extended coverage (8 year/80k miles). I’m at 76k. When I called the dealership she said it’s just an expansion tank and that I can’t know the actual levels from looking at it which seems odd to me. Anyone deal with the same issue? Said it will be $200 service fee if nothing is found but it’s covered if the known faulty component failed.

Has anyone ever coded a newly replaced battery themselves? Trying to avoid the dealership at all costs! Literally, as they quoted $375 for battery, not including labor and taxes! HELP