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• Re: internet discount parts - shops are catching on.... :<(
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 15:12:32 -0500
  ...That way, you can work out any concerns about warranty, price mark up, and the like prior to the start of work. I did...
• Re: speedo fixit? (was Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 18:04:22 -0800
  ...Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty) > Hey, self repair is my scene, but i'm not sure if my problem is the same as...
• VW rebuilt parts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:25:29 -0400
  ...The site says two years warranty, that's better than oe. Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
• Re: '86 rear hatch help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:55:15 EDT
  ...They come with a lifetime warranty. Please give me your zip code so I can calculate shipping. Thanks Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3...
• Re: WTB a starter solenoid -87 AutoTrans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 21:41:30 EST
  I can get you a rebuilt starter with a three year warranty for $125 + shipping. I don't know of anyone that sells solenoids...
• FS: Vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:31:57 -0700
  ...Worked fine when pulled, no warranty however. 150K miles. All linkage, pedal cluster, and shifter included. $100, pick up only, western MD. Karl Mullendore...
• Eurovan AC Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:26:33 -0400
  ...As to the resistors, here's something to do.....I've gone through 2 sets of resistors...the first was replaced under warranty. The...
• Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:58:37 -0700
  ...Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam > > Jim, > > Not sure at which dealerships you know techs, but out here in California, > the techs are very well...
• Re: It's always three! (Be prepared)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:45:46 -0800
  ...In hindsight, were I to buy tires again before a long diverse trip, I wouldn't hesitate to get the replacement warranty. Were I...
• Re: EuroVan Fornt Seats - warranty
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 12:09:24 -0700
  ...Maby someone has this seat problem and also is under warranty, maby you could get the dealer to have a look atit. You wrote...
• Re: Extended Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:14:42 -0500
  ...If you decide to get one, make sure to get the extended warranty from manufacture (VW) directly. I heard so many independent insurance companies...
• Re: Vanagon Tech Service Bulletin question
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 00:50:46 -0400
  ...The dealer stated that VW had issued an "extended warranty" of some sort for this repair. Obviously this type of service could not be...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:46:53 -0800
  I figure you are into this engine at least $6000 with the shipping, partial core refund, and installation, and GW builds the warranty into...
• Re: Non OEM VW Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 13:55:58 -0600 (CST)
  ...Lifetime warranty, also slightly smaller than stock, slightly louder than stock, under $100 from my FLAPS. Dean
• Re: Friday Topic: Short Vans
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 22:14:17 EST
  ...PM Pacific Standard Time, dbaker5@KC.RR.COM writes: << Doesn't that void the warranty? >> No, I think in only shortens the term. BenT
• Re: morons on the passat list..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:48:24 -0700
  ...Lexus will void your warranty if you skip any single preventive maintenance sequence and some of the PM routines are over $750.00. The...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:13:32 -0500
  ...I notice that most >>> manufacturers specify that oil should be changed at the recommended >>> interval, and that less often than that voids the warranty...
• Re: Reliability of AutoZone (Duralast) alternators
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:24:07 -0400
  ...Not unusual for >> them to fail frequently, the lifetime warranty is the only >> reason they can sell them. >> > > The discount auto parts chains (not...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:28:55 -0500
  ...Hard to beat that kind of warranty. It pays to shop around for sure! John On 4/23/2013 4:40 PM, Dave Mcneely...
• Re: New muffler and stuff...
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:04:20 -0400
  ...Cost me around $90, when I could have sworn I had a lifetime warranty.. :( Their warranty is only good for as long as they...
• syncro camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Mar 96 21:53:30 CST
  ...White Plains, NY (25 mis north of NYC) Metallic Silver with alloy wheels 70000 mis, original owner 2000 mis left on extended transferrable warranty...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 18:21:59 -0700
  ...part: $109.99 labor: $68.02 total: $178.01 Midas has always done good work for me and their lifetime warranty on my muffler...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 21:58:32 -0500
  ...His opinion is that I should replace the 1.9L with a OEM 2.1L (new: $5000 installed w\ 6month or 6000 mile warranty...
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:09:20 EDT
  ...What is the warranty on the Stebro headers and muffler? Is it transferable? Chris, no more STEBRO. See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems...
• What! - VW is giving free service?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:18:38 -0400
  ...http://cnn.com/US/9910/04/warranty/ VW is offering free service with new car purchases. Can coverage of our 13 year old Vanagon...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:57:32 -0800
  ...VW has a reason for saying this, and it is their 10 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and free oil changes that go...
• low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Fri, 9 Jul 2021 16:02:13 -0700
  ...At 11.5 months into a 12 month warranty the AC wasn't cooling well. I returned to the shop last week. They identified...
• Help!! Need a Digifant ECM quick
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 12:31:15 -0500
  ...He tells me the dealer wants $976 for a new one and a used parts house in NY wants $300 but with no warranty...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 6 May 2014 19:24:42 -0400
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• Fillup Overflow
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 10:01:39 -0500
  I complained about chronic fillup overflow to my VW dealer when my Westfalia was still under warranty...was told nothing can be done! You...
• RE:Dealer Service
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 17:22:41 -0700
  ...It was clearly said 3 years warranty. Two years later the battery was dead. I called the dealer asking about the warranty. They said...
• can someone help me?
  Historical mailing list - tina
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:24:43 -0800
  ...I have an extended warranty on it, but it will end soon. The other thing is.. it sags a bit to the left (where...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#237685424:VW,AUDI,PORSC...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 12:51:40 EST
  ...10 % less with 2 x shipping costs and no warranty seems a poor bargain. 10 to 40 % more, 2 x shipping and no warranty...
• Re: NVC - ice damage to my 09 Jetta wagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:24:13 +0000
  ...I took it back to VW for a look and they are checking to see if it would be covered under the warranty. I...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 18:37:57 -0700
  ...Is it safe to assume their 5% failure rate is while under warranty only? How about the quoted VW of C rate of 50...
• Re: alternator advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 02:59:41 -0500
  ...The salesman comment 'take the new one, you have a lifetime warranty anyway!' So, 3.5 years on a rebuild, which checks out ok...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:36:13 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Joe Lin wrote: >who has the best quality steering rack, price, warranty? > >Napa has them for around $300 and...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:01:18 -0500
  Prol'ly why their warranty is such as it is. John On 4/24/2013 6:23 AM, The Bus Depot wrote: > they rebrand...
• Re: genuine VW rebuilt engines available
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:46:16 -0700
  What kind of warranty comes with these units? How does this price compare to VW Canada? Quality? How does this price compare to a...
• Looking for Reference on BusDepot.com
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:08:00 -0800
  has anyone had experience in purchasing a 1.9l (rebuilt) from BusDepot.com?? They come w/ a 12mo/12Kmi warranty and was wondering if...
• Comparison Shopping for Cars (Volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 10:54:32 EDT
  ...However the make or break it might be in the warranty. I know VWs 100k mile drive train warranty is good, but I don...
• Re: Opinions on Bilstein vs. KYB shocks desired
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 13:16:05 +0000
  ...I've taken advantage of the warranty once already for my bug with absolutely no problem. >From: caverat <caverat@COMCAST.NET> >Reply-To: caverat...
• Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:54:26 -0400
  ...I've seen a few exceptions, though- Advance only warranties their Magnafows for 90 days, though they say that the longer warranty applies through...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:11:34 -0800
  ...Bring the thing in for warranty, everyone knew when it was purchased. > > So, Wally's is avoiding prorated replacements by reducing the total warranty...
• AVP / Repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:34:04 EDT
  ...To R&R the original engine was $780 (65 an hour) AVP is claiming they pay under their warranty 36 an hour which is...
• Re: Battery Sources Best Price?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:28:08 -0700
  ...I would just get the most cold cranking amps and the longest life warranty you can afford. - plus needs to be right physical size...
• UNIVERSAL UB12220 vendor alert
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 12:08:53 -0800
  ...These batteries will certainly not take the abuse of a deep cycle, but do carry a three-year warranty, no questions asked, and then...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:10:26 -0700
  The Maval racks have a lifetime warranty....done the warranty once already.� http://www.mavalgear.com/ But you may have to go through a...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 18:32:07 -0600
  ...Joel Hembel / Wisconsin Karl Wolz wrote: > Possible reason for VWs policy? > > Could it be that, should a warranty situation come up, VW would like...
• Re: EV & EV Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli~+212.238.2563
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 09:21:28 -0500
  ...The only problem is that the dealer who > now works on the van doesn't know from this warranty and I have to do...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Apr 2017 00:59:40 +0000
  ...New Prestone will not void > your warranty and can be used to fill your radiator after a flush and clean > or it can be...
• alpine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Love
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 13:00:03 -0500
  ...Ford engine so you were purchaseing a Brittish car with a Ford engine and a Chrysler warranty. Mark
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 09:45:23 -0600
  ...will only honor the warranty if >> your >> phone >> number/name is in the system. I bought a used car for my mom a few...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 6 May 2014 20:13:43 -0700
  Heater boxes, not mufflers. Jim On May 6, 2014, at 4:24 PM, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > What you may remember hearing...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Heads Blown: w...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 07:30:13 -0400
  ...There is a secret warranty on this in the USA whereby the manufacturer will pay for part or all of the repair. Where are...
• 85 Vanagon for sale, MD.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 22:05:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ad says AT, AC, 60K miles...$4,990 Fully inspected and 3,000 mile warranty etc.. Seems reasonable...1-410-661-7600...located few...
• Re: Need a (gasp) dealer-only part, and the dealer is inept
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 14:22:55 EDT
  Had a leaky side window worked on under warranty years ago, (never really fixed). Description on invoice says 'replace window channel assembly. Try these...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads - Archives
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:53:19 -0500
  ...GEX has a > horrible reputation among those who know (really KNOW) VWs. > Their work is shoddy and while the engine may last the > warranty...
• Re: CV Joint Replacement Quotes
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 23:49:45 -0800
  Schucks has them for $72 and an $80 core charge with a lifetime warranty. A long extension $5 and a allen socket $5, the...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:32:38 -0800
  ...rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty In a message dated 1/14/03 5:42:55 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << I always...