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• Re: Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:42:04 +0000
  <A warranty is not really meant a warranty.> The warranty on my 2004 Honda was worthless-um, because nothing ever broke during the warranty...
• Re: EV extended warranty....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff DeLeeuw
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 08:01:31 +0900
  Hi Robert, I transferred the extended warranty from the previous owner when I bought my EV about a year ago. I've only had...
• Extended Warranty on EV?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Wed, 14 May 1997 18:54:43 -0700
  ...Problem is the official VW extended warranty company has said "it's too far out of warranty" for them to offer to sell me...
• Re: warranty
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 19:11:33 -0600 (MDT)
  Sergio, VW's warranty on over the counter or dealer installed parts is 12 months. Jack On Fri, 7 Jul 1995, Sergio Derada wrote...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:34:49 -0800
  Customarily...new parts are used only when under the factory warranty. Under the EXTENDED warranty, reman parts may be used. This is in the...
• Re: VW warranty? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 May 2006 18:43:53 -0400
  Is it a VW warranty or an aftermarket purchased warranty? The aftermarket warranty will issue a contract telling you what you will need to...
• NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:56:55 -0500
  David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> writes: > A warranty is not really meant a warranty. It means if you are able > to fight you will...
• warranty
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 15:22:49 -0500
  Does anyone know what the warranty on an air-flow sensor part is ? I had mine changed 8K miles (6 months) ago and seems...
• re: Extended Warranty on EV?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 14 May 1997 22:25:52 -0700
  ...Extended Warranty on EV? >Message-ID: <01BC6099.34724CA0@mdekker.ndip.eskimo.net> > >Hi everyone, > >My perpetual search for an EV has come across a...
• Re: ESC Warranty
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:33:48 -0500
  ...I'm at 45K on this Audi and have gone back and forth about paying $3K for an extended warranty for another 50,000...
• Re: Warranties
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:35:12 -0500
  ...The extended warranty is basically an insurance policy; you are betting the car will break and the warranty company is betting that it won...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:32:04 -0500
  > Only a year warranty? I thought Craftsman tools had a liftime warranty. I thought that all "Craftsman" tools had a lifetime warranty, too. Sears...
• Re: EV Extended Warranty
  Historical mailing list - hal roth
  Fri, 05 Jul 96 11:11:22 EDT
  ...It's called a "Bumper-to-Bumper" warranty and it covers the same components as the first year of VW's warranty. I have...
• Warranty question
  Historical mailing list - Alexis Martin Neely
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 15:34:40 GMT
  ...I was wondering if anyone on the list had dealt with the internet company warrantydirect.com for their warranty and if so, what your...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:23:51 -0500
  Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@YAHOO.COM> writes: > Customarily...new parts are used only when under the factory > warranty. Under the EXTENDED warranty, reman parts may...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 23:47:51 -0800
  ...A $200 job on a Rabbit had ~ $30 warranty on the muffler only!!! Austin
• Re: VW warranty? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 18 May 2006 18:01:31 -0400
  ...VW warranty? (NVC) >Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 16:26:07 -0500 > >Sorry I know it's not quite friday yet but ... > >For the...
• RE: YES:6-ply tires
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 07:07:26 -0500 (CDT)
  ...To interrupt, here, the Trailhandlers that *I* got at Sears had a 35,000 mile warranty, and the michelins I finally got have a...
• EV extended warranty....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 16:47:17 -0400
  Hey Now, Has anyone picked up an extended warranty for thier Eurovan? I'm just about to run out of factor warranty and wanted...
• Re: New muffler and stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 19:45:20 -0600
  "when I could have sworn I had a lifetime warranty.. :(" John, you did. The warranty is only good as long as the "part" is...
• Re: Warranty question
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:51:11 MST
  ...I was wondering if anyone on the list had dealt with >the >internet company warrantydirect.com for their warranty and if so, what your...
• Re: Fog/Driving light deals (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 22:37:53 -0500 (CDT)
  ...We've had a few things die just after very short warranty periods lately. Of course, buying into the extended warranty scam isn't...
• RE: Leaking Head Gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 09:21 EDT
  Check your warranty my 91 had a 50k powertrain warranty that would cover it... does your 87??
• Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 19:15:31 -0700
  ...Good value for the dollar and their warranty is great. Another great warranty is the batteries at Auto Zone, but more expensive. Others also...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:17:08 -0900
  ...The factory has final say on OEM warranty issues and the ESC co. does for extented warranties. The dealer has a warranty processing person...
• Re: Battery question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:07:43 -0700
  ...It has a much longer warranty but the free replacement period is less. After that it is prorated. The standard warranty for W*mart...
• Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:21:16 +1200
  >The parachute also is guaranteed and comes with a factory warranty!~ A LIFETIME warranty, no less.
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:23:35 -0400
  ...Not that a quality product can't carry a lifetime warranty, but a lifetime warranty does not guarantee a quality product - as these experiences...
• VW warranty? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 18 May 2006 16:26:07 -0500
  ...For the first time ever I own a car new enough to come with a warranty. A VW New Beetle. It's time for...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:44:22 -0800
  ...My 10 year 100k Mile power train warranty is factory warranty, not extended warranty. So far every dealership I called declined to honor the...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 23 May 2008 09:28:16 -0700
  ...BTW, talking about warranty, when looking for a new battery for my other vehicle a couple of months ago I noticed that Auto Zone...
• Extended Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Jean & Steve Kammerer
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 09:08:47 -0400
  With all talk of repair expenses I started to check out extended warranty services. One VW dealer had one issued by VW that was...
• cheap longblocks S.D. area?
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Mon, 4 Sep 1995 19:30:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Need to find a stock 1600 longblock with a warranty in the San Diego area. Kline Automotive in Lakeside wants $350.00 after exch...
• Re: Need 2 liter acvw FI system complete with fuel pump.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 May 2001 22:02:58 -0500
  ...No warranty other than it works when you get it. $90.00 Fuel Injection Wire Loom, 80-83 Vanagon, Used test OK. No warranty...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:42:13 +0200
  On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 3:34 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > My comment concerning warranty was meant to convey the...
• Re: Oh No, not another tire thread!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:02:24 -0400
  ...For example, Michelin's warranty ( http://www.michelinman.com/media/en-US/pdf/tires/michelin-2007-limited-warranty.pdf ) says nothing about protectants (or...
• Re: PS racks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 11:01:41 -0400
  ...Cost me $650.00 (Canadian) with exchange and I even got a >1 year warranty (in writing!), > Your rack can be rebuilt, by MOOG...
• The Warranty Company.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:05:25 EDT
  ...The letter went on to offer me an unlimited milage warranty on everything in the engine and trans including the clutch for $101. They...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:52:08 -0800
  So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be valid with my Jetta 2.0 conversion. Answer was still "no...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:45:30 -0400
  On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM , Dennis Haynes wrote: > The Midas lifetime warranty is a bit of a "come on" We...
• Re: Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 11:47:01 -0100
  > What are BusDepot prices for steering racks? Couldn't find any on the Currently I have a short rack with a lifetime warranty or...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 22 May 2015 01:04:04 -0400
  ...This warranty may be true but I suspect the clerk made a mistake in quoting the warranty period. In any case, I prefer to...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:46:31 -0400
  At 03:20 PM 4/23/2013, mark drillock wrote: >If his old one is still under warranty what should he do? Cry? Obviously...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:27:43 -0500
  I had an "acquaintance" who worked as a car salesman and he confirmed that the commission is high on an extended 3rd party warranty...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:19:04 -0800
  ...These are the exact words on page 6 and 7 of the 2001 Passat USA warranty booklet: Limited Powertrain Warranty What is covered The...
• KYB warranty claims?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:55:11 -0700
  Does anyone have experience with KYB warranty claims? My lifetime warranty KYB shocks are pretty worn out after 11 years, but the place I...
• Re: ESC Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:04:13 -0800
  Can anyone recommend a good company to buy an extended warranty from? (almost VW related---for my Audi) thanks, Jeff On Jan 30, 2008...
• Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:22:29 -0400
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > Wal-Mart warranty is best. Upon return they actually refund the purchase > price. Then you buy new battery with new warranty...
• Re: Will VWoA Pay for the Coolant Leak Repair???
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 12:09:34 -0700
  ...The latest reports indicate that this 'unofficial warranty' has expired, and VW is no longer repairing heads under warranty. If you find out otherwise...
• Re: RMMW selling chinese parts/Extractor Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 07:48:47 -0500
  ...It is important not to confuse a "lifetime warranty" with any promise of quality. A lifetime warranty is merely a marketing ploy. Charge 120...
• Fw: new propane fill valve - VW warranty?!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:02:27 -0500
  ...Anyone know if this service warranty would still be | in effect (HA!)? The Auto Stop valve on my '87 Westy was replaced for the...
• Vanagon Bras and Covers Sale (AD)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:57:00 EDT
  ...Made in the USA by Wolf and have a lifetime warranty. Also running a sale on Car Covers for the Vanagon and Westie. The...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 11:30:53 -0500
  ...But at the same time, a "lifetime" warranty" isn't the end-all answer in my mind. Anyone can offer a lifetime warranty. Take...
• Re: Fix for STEBRO Muffler Bracket Breaking
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 17:04:40 EST
  ...I will include a copy of warranty below. Regards, Dan Petschenig Stebro Life Time Warranty All Stebro products include a Life Time Warranty which...
• Re: Rebuilt Engine 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 21:40:34 -0400
  If the repair was performed under warranty at a VW dealer the warranty system should still have the information. It doesn't have to...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:57:05 -0400
  ...Midas lifetime warranty is a bit of a "come on" > > We all recognize that the business premises of "life time" warranty, > whether Midas or...
• Pop Top Seals Hidden Warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 23:11:47 -0500
  ...Maybe a hidden warranty here somewhere???? Roy O. '87 Westfalia (till death us do part) [text/html]
• Re: 45k out of a tranny?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:15:23 -0700
  ...The whole point of a specified warranty terms is so everyone knows what to expect. I'm sure we could get a longer warranty...
• muffler woes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 21:19:01 -0400
  ...Paid too much, but they assured me it had a lifetime warranty. The previous aftermarket muffler lasted only 3 years for me. After having...
• Re: Thanks/Water-cooled Westfalia found...
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 03:00:36 -0500
  ...But it does have a factory remanufactured engine with > only 16K miles and a transferable warranty, < rest of Daniel's message snipped> Hey Daniel...