Volkswagen Golf - DMF

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Fri 14 Feb 2014 21:03
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - iFocus

Hi All,

I booked my Mk6 2.0 CR TDI 110 Golf in today at a local VW dealer, to be told once they'd looked at it it required a new clutch and DMF after only 43,000 miles. 10,0000 of those were done by me in 7 onths from when I bought it in July.

They've quote £1450 to repair it. Which I am obviously not willing to pay.

Has anyone ever had this happen on their golf after such a low mileage? If so what did you pay?

I'm half tempted to get shut of the car to be honest, as such a large bill 7 months into ownership is quite hard to swallow!

BRG

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Fri 14 Feb 2014 22:01
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - Avant

Does it actually need these parts in terms of the way the car drives? The dealer could be trying it on: at least get a second opinion from an independent VW specialist.

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Fri 14 Feb 2014 22:26
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - iFocus

Yeah, the clutch is very stiff, the gear change is jerky and it rattles when engaging the clutch too.

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 10:07
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - Galad

It might not be relevant to your car but it really bugs me to see drivers riding their clutches while waiting for the lights to change on a hill. It's one big reason why I would never buy a used car, especially a diesel with a DMF.

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 10:13
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - skidpan

Don't blame VW, they sell hundreds of thousands of these and you rarely read of problems..

Blame the bloke who did the first 33,000 miles in it, Probably abused it and caused the problem. Possibly aware of the issue which may be why it was sold.

Are you happy selling a car with a known major issue passing the expense onto another person,

Get some more prices to fix the issue, it will still cost you but it should be less than the first VW quote plus you will not have the problem of buying another used car with a similar problem.

Edited by skidpan on 15/02/2014 at 10:15

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 11:26
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - coopshere
Unless you are going to p/x it with a dealer who doesn't test drive them (and some don't) then it will be obvious to a prospective buyer there is a problem so it either won't sell or it will but at a very reduced price to cover the repair.

If you are happy with the car generally and had intended to keep it prior to this problem then it would be best to get the bite replaced. Try some other garages/clutch specialists for prices.

You have hit one of the ongoing problems with the modern diesel engined cars I'm afraid.
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Sat 15 Feb 2014 13:49
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - Ordovices

Perhaps it's your driving style that has caused this. 10,000 miles of abuse is quite a lot.

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 15:50
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - Bromptonaut

Perhaps it's your driving style that has caused this. 10,000 miles of abuse is quite a lot.

Unless Ordovices knows the OP this just seems to be provocation.

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 17:41
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - iFocus

Nope I don't know him.

And 10,000 is nothing I reckon. What is deemed as abusing the clutch and flywheel then? I don't snatch at the clutch and I don't rag the gearbox. I don't keep the clutch at biting point in traffic and I don't ride the clutch when I'm driving.

I do however drive quickly, I get stuck in alot of traffic and I do downchange aswell when slowing down. I above all change gear as smoothly as possible too.

To be honest, I think the cars always had the rattle there and its always had a weird clutch, I just thought it to be a characteristic of this car. But evidently it seems not.

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 19:41
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - Ordovices

Unless Ordovices knows the OP this just seems to be provocation.

Why is this provocation? Why could it not be a credible explanation? Why does it have to be the some one else's fault?

And 10,000 is nothing I reckon

At an average of 40mph it represents 250 running hours, more than enough time to screw up any mechanical system used wrongly.

Perhaps if someone would like to provide evidence (preferably not heresay from motoring journalists) what it is that ruins a DMF, and what will prolong its life (of any design) I'd be interested to hear.

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Sat 15 Feb 2014 20:13
Volkswagen Golf - DMF - oldroverboy.

Unless Ordovices knows the OP this just seems to be provocation.

Why is this provocation? Why could it not be a credible explanation?

It could be, but the OP says not, so let's be kind and believe him.

For me When soneone says they thought it was a characteristic of the car is when the alarm bells start making a loud noise. I am retired now, and was in parts, sometimes deputising at service reception and what the OP says IS credible, but why on earth are people afraid to ask AT THE TIME. Presumably he bought the car from a dealer, was he told, "they're all like that guv"

Number 1 rule is ASK, when you are told it requires investigation ask how much, or if the dealer fobs you off with the above excuse, get a second opinion.

Get it fixed and move on. (not meant unkindly)

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