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Where can I have a Volkswagen Golf ESP fault repaired cheaply?
I have a 2007 Golf 1.4 which I've owned for around four years. Last month the ESP light showed on the dashboard and now I find that the warning brake light has also highlighted. My local mechanic has informed me this brake light is as a direct result of the ESP coming on. I have been quoted £500 to have this repaired, which I cannot afford. My mechanic has informed me that this warning light has been shown to be a common 'defect' in Golfs. Is there any information you can provide to me on this, also any advice you can give as to what you would do?
Asked on 16 March 2013 by TS, Chorlton on Medlock
Answered by
Honest John
£500 is actually a reasonable cost for this very common repair. Three years ago VAG dealers were charging up to £1800 for the repair before I intervened after being contacted by various firms that do it more cheaply. The repair to the brake pressure sensor itself costs about £225, but it has to be removed from the car, refitted and the brake fluid replaced, which is why you have been quoted £500.
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