Thread: Amarok failure at 80k. Complete destruction

Yeah I hope the end result is good, I really like ours for what it is, we're very happy.
Hopefully his jumping up and down gets the desired result.

Spent a day driving an amarok on a 4wd course for work, was a bit disappointed to say the least. And that's saying something as my work 4wd is a triton and apart from a couple of short comings with the suspension I recon it a good Ute. Still rather my d1 when off-road tho hands down

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My nephew`s amaroc blew the engine with less than 100,000ks on clock. Took over 3 months to get car back.

In my opinion you are intitled to a replacement or a refund, see below: :thumbup:

The Australian Consumer Law applies to most goods and services, including new and used cars, except those bought at auction or private sale, where you're still basically on your own.

When you buy a car from a dealer, you now have the protection of legally enforceable consumer guarantees, including that the car is of acceptable quality (which includes being safe, free from defects and durable) and reasonably fit for any purpose you specify when buying it, such as towing.

If you have what the ACL calls a major failure with your car, you are entitled to return it to the dealer to claim a refund, or a replacement -- your choice of an identical new car or one of similar value.

A major failure is when a reasonable consumer would not have bought the car if they had known about the problem, or when the car is substantially unfit for its normal purpose.

In other words -- the car is a lemon.

If you have a minor problem with the car, the dealer is still allowed to fix it under warranty. If you have to get your car fixed at another workshop, you're entitled to claim the cost from the dealer who sold you the car.

However, if the dealer can't fix the problem within a reasonable time, you are also entitled to a refund or a replacement.

http://www.google.com.au/gwt/x?gl=AU...TkYHoDQ&wsc=tb

http://www.google.com/gwt/x?wsc=tb&u...C4G0kgWTkYHoDQ

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Update.
Extended warrantee given as good will gesture.
Vw had my car 4 months.
It's now done about 120k. And is better than before.

I'm happy with it. But not ecstatic. Having said that. Drives a lot better than the new holden dual cab we have at work

Thats good news! A friends Golf GTD blew the engine and they replaced absolutely everything including the exhaust, but it took a while as all of the parts had to come in. Its on the road again and she's happy.

Which motor have you got in it?

Honestly I only ever hear bad things about VW's of the current era. Especially the DSG gearboxes, they seem to be a real issue.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

Honestly I only ever hear bad things about VW's of the current era. Especially the DSG gearboxes, they seem to be a real issue.

Only the dry clutch ones

The six speed wet clutch units are pretty bullet proof