Face lift A3 or MK6?

The A3 looks nicer but is an inferior package. I wouldn't choose another one when this lease expires.
 
VW comprehensive warranty has cost us £207 for this year for our Mk6 160 TSI, which has just started its 4th year. That's pretty cheap really. Our DSG box broke but apart from that tiny fault ;) it's been perfect. I'd say a Mk6 160 would be a good bet but buy the warranty. It covers chargers.
 
Robbie G said:
VW comprehensive warranty has cost us £207 for this year for our Mk6 160 TSI, which has just started its 4th year. That's pretty cheap really. Our DSG box broke but apart from that tiny fault ;) it's been perfect. I'd say a Mk6 160 would be a good bet but buy the warranty. It covers chargers.
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Thats more than pretty cheap - that's absolutely astonishingly good value. What are the details of the cover? Is that comprehensive with no excess? Who administers the scheme?
 
Looks like the same as the BMW scheme then - same people. Thats stunning value. Makes you wonder why anyone is dumb enough not to take it out. All the hassle-free experience of a brand new car but.. only a 3+ year old one.
 
Maybe it's partly because we didn't get roadside cover (already AA members)? Not sure how much that would account for.

From the confirmation:

Thank you for purchasing your Volkswagen Approved Warranty Services policy. I am delighted to attach a PDF copy of your Policy Handbook. Your schedule of cover is as follows:

Cover Details Level of Cover Comprehensive

Policy Excess £0

Maximum Mileage Unlimited

Volkswagen Roadside: Excluded

Period of Insurance Policy Start Date 21/07/2012

Policy Expiry Date 20/07/2013 or the maximum mileage specified above, whichever occurs sooner

Payment Details A/M Premium: £207.01

Your Volkswagen approved warranty policy provides cover in the UK, Republic of Ireland and throughout Continental Europe. If you need to make a claim, you will need to quote the policy number shown at the top of this email.

The product benefits are explained to you in the Volkswagen Approved Warranty Handbook which explains the features of the policy, whilst also explaining the exclusions which apply. To ensure that you understand the level of cover provided, please read this email and the attachment carefully.

Should you decide for any reason to cancel your Volkswagen Approved Warranty policy, you may do so within 14 days of receipt of this email by calling us on 0845 641 9767. We will then arrange a refund if payment has been made. Please note that on cancelling your cover you will be liable for costs associated with any claims you may have made under this policy.

If you have any questions, please call Volkswagen Approved Warranty Administration Services on 0845 641 9767 (Our lines are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday).

Yours sincerely,

Simon Costello Volkswagen Approved Warranty Services Manager

*The insurance product is provided by Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited. Roadside and recovery products are provided by RAC Motoring Services. Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited, trading as Volkswagen Approved Warranty Administration Services, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our FSA Register number is 311909.
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Thanks for the input guys, the face lift A3 with day running lights is simply stunning in the 3 door form, however it's pre pre generation inside as everyone has stated.

Buying a used 2-3 year old VW is the extended warranty applicable?

I would like the 1.4 TSI 160 but all the reported issues put me off, my friend has his 18 month old TSI engine replaced, long term VW forum members are having problems with one member having had his TSI in the garage 6 times within two years...

Again any other German hatch recommendations?
 
Chris344 said:
Thanks for the input guys, the face lift A3 with day running lights is simply stunning in the 3 door form, however it's pre pre generation inside as everyone has stated.

Buying a used 2-3 year old VW is the extended warranty applicable?

I would like the 1.4 TSI 160 but all the reported issues put me off, my friend has his 18 month old TSI engine replaced, long term VW forum members are having problems with one member having had his TSI in the garage 6 times within two years...

Again any other German hatch recommendations?
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The 2.0 TSI is more reliable, for an 09 later engine. The earlier ones had issues too, not to the scale of the 1.4 TSI though.
 
Robbie G said:
Maybe it's partly because we didn't get roadside cover (already AA members)? Not sure how much that would account for.

From the confirmation:
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Nice price!

How many years can you extend the warranty for? Or is it up to a maximum of 100000 miles irrespective of age (to a point I presume)?
 
thewanted said:
Nice price!

How many years can you extend the warranty for? Or is it up to a maximum of 100000 miles irrespective of age (to a point I presume)?
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Had a quick skim of the policy booklet. Seems to be a limit of up to 100k miles at the start of the policy, but over 60k miles you move onto a higher price tier I think. There are probably loads of sub-tiers between that too.
 
Robbie G said:
Had a quick skim of the policy booklet. Seems to be a limit of up to 100k miles at the start of the policy, but over 60k miles you move onto a higher price tier I think. There are probably loads of sub-tiers between that too.
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Thanks :) I need to extend my warranty in March 2013, so it's good to have an idea of what to expect.
 
I have decided to keep the 06 Jetta for another year, my logic is the Golf MK7 will be released in March and MK6 Golf's will be better value and I will generally get more bang for the cash.

Jetta is only 102k and hopefully nothing major will go wrong between now and then.

Mileage has actually been 20k in 2.5 years...

Thanks for the advice everyone.
 
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