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    Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Volkswagen Tiguan 2008: Jammed accelerator
    Answered by Graham Smith · 14 September 2017

    It won’t have jammed as such; it’s got an electronic throttle. It’s more likely to be an electronic issue, perhaps at the pedal. If you can, have it checked by a mechanic experienced in VWs, or perhaps an independent engineer.

    Used Volkswagen Tiguan review: 2008-2014
    By Graham Smith · 28 July 2016
    Graham Smith reviews the first generation VW Tiguan between 2008 and 2014 as a used buy. The neat SUV fits long-limbed occupants and has variants to suit most owners. New As sales of SUVs started to soar, Volkswagen wasted little time producing its own. Badged the Tiguan and launched in 2008, it gave SUV buyers the
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    Volkswagen fix revealed for Australia
    By Joshua Dowling · 26 November 2015
    US owners of VW cars with diesel engines that can cheat emissions tests have already been given $500, but local owners still have no compensation.
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    Volkswagen Tiguan 2008: Expensive servicing
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 5 November 2015

    It's always frustrating when you find yourself shelling out large sums of money on a car that you would think should be be bulletproof for the first period of it life. It's not like your car has done a million miles. I'm tempted to say that's the European experience. I would recommend that you find a good independent mechanic who specializes in VWs and take your car there.

    Volkswagen Tiguan 2008: What is a good replacement with a similar footprint?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 9 November 2014

    That Tiguan is getting old and a customer complaint is not unusual for Volkswagen. If he wants the best car then, it's the CX-5 but the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage also get The Tick and are the value champions.

    Used Volkswagen Tiguan review: 2008-2010
    By Graham Smith · 26 September 2013
    There can be no disputing the fact that the SUV is the car of the moment; that car buyers have taken to the high-riding, boxy wagon-like vehicle like few before it.
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    Volkswagen Tiguan 2008: Can it be driven off-road?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 14 June 2011

    The Tiguan is not a full-on off-roader, so you need to be cautious about the terrain you tackle in it, but I’m sure it’s as safe as any SUV is off-road. If you’re going to spend a lot of time off road, and in tough going, you could think about fitting a guard to the fuel tank.

    Used Volkswagen Tiguan review: 2008-2009
    By Graham Smith · 27 January 2011
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