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Why is my Volkswagen Polo so noisy?
I bought a 2009 Volkswagen Polo two months ago and within a few weeks the problems started. The engine is really noisy and vibrates and the dealer has told me this is normal for a three-cylinder engine? Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do?
Asked on 11 November 2013 by Laila
Answered by
Honest John
That is relatively normal for the three-cylinder chain cam 1.2 in the Polo. But if it is not idling correctly it will shake about a lot on its mounts and that needs addressing.
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