bca
14-07-2010, 01:59 PM
Hi
Got a 55 plate Jetta Se with 2l petrol engine.
Was driving along at a low speed, turned a corner and the engine cut out. Wouldnt start so called RAC who towed me to VW main dealer.
Dealer rang to say the engine needed replacing at a cost of £5.5k. Seemed like the water pump seized(?) which caused the cambelt to come off (not break) causing irreparable engine damage. They adjusted their quote to £4.3k after consultation with VW goodwill.
Does this sound right for a car with only 45k on the clock? 6 months out of warranty with a service at 38k six months ago.
Your comments would be appreciated.
B
Got a 55 plate Jetta Se with 2l petrol engine.
Was driving along at a low speed, turned a corner and the engine cut out. Wouldnt start so called RAC who towed me to VW main dealer.
Dealer rang to say the engine needed replacing at a cost of £5.5k. Seemed like the water pump seized(?) which caused the cambelt to come off (not break) causing irreparable engine damage. They adjusted their quote to £4.3k after consultation with VW goodwill.
Does this sound right for a car with only 45k on the clock? 6 months out of warranty with a service at 38k six months ago.
Your comments would be appreciated.
B