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    Compensation for Caddy engine replacement?

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    Six weeks ago while on the freeway in my 2009 VW Caddy Maxi 1.9TDi, a conrod let go and split the block. The dealer has quoted just under $21,000 for a new engine. After some pushing VW agreed to pay 70 percent, which leaves me over $6000 to pay plus another $2000 for labour to fit it. Should I be able to get compensation from VW for this? Seems pretty steep when it's been dealer serviced all its life and we have gone by the book. I would be glad of your ideas on this.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    21 May 2015
    Graham Smith

    VW has already come to the party by covering 70 percent of the repairs. That's on a car that is six years old and well out of warranty. I don't think you've got much of a case for more than you've already received.

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