FWIW, autocross is usually not considered to be a "race or speed contest". If
it were, it would not only void everyone's warranties, but also their
insurance. I've had warranties honored on two different cars, each of which
the manufacturer knew was autocrossed but gave me no hassles.
Sure, an ill-informed or unscrupulous dealer or lawyer (am I being redundant
:) ) could try this tactic but it's unlikely the issue will end up in court,
especially since VW had already issued one or more TSBs describing similar
problems.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bill Hamburgen
650-617-3329 FAX -3374
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 10:51
To: Sup4speed@aol.com
Cc: billh@pa.dec.com; ba-autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: VW trans warranty
Personally, Don, I think the dealer is on solid ground refusing to help you.
If you love litigation, this is an excuse for a suit you'll probably lose.
Instead I'd suggest to take out the shift kit and go to another dealer,
and nicely but righteously try to pound a new tranny out of them.
BTW, I typed '' "Don Lew" Jetta '' into Google and found that you had
"raced" the car at least twice in 2000. Presumably a lawyer for VW could
do the same. Something for all of us to think about.
/Bill
------------ forwarded message ---------------
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:21:24 EST
From: Toy4speed@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: VW trans warranty
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From: Sup4speed@aol.com
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:18:50 EST
Subject: VW trans warranty
To: autox@autox.team.net (Team.Net)
CC: Toy4speed@aol.com
Hey All:
Slightly off autox content, but our '98 Jetta 2.0 which we have the basic
common springs, bars, wheels/tires, chip, intake , short shifter kit, just
blew out 2nd gear at 32k, sounds terrible, 2nd won't engage. Dealer says due
to shift kit, the 100k drivetrain warranty won't cover. Any tips, consumer
groups to contact to perhaps help persuade dealer to cover repair ? Internet
search indicates this is a fairly common and quietly ignored weakness in the
tranny by the company. I'm thinking if defect is common, maybe NTSA, SEMA,
VW at the corporate level. Have no chance in court I suppose as the warranty
of course says any mods, non-factory parts may void warranty. Thanks for any
help !
Don Lew
DSP Supra
STS Jetta
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