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  1. New Member Introductions
    Joined this site, as it appears to be a very useful resource for DIY. As the title implies, I will never be accused of being a mechanical genius. While I am smart enough to know that I shouldn't be attempting any major repairs myself, I feel comfortable enough to take on minor jobs. Looking...
  2. Dealerships and Service
    I have had several service repairs at a local dealership that I feel should be reported to corporate, including questionable charges for a recall repair and incompetent repair as simple as changing a front light beam. I have tried to e-mail someone at VW of America but get no response. Does...
  3. B5 Garage
    I've been having problems with my cruise control system. works intermittently and want a final verdict. Vacuum lines look good, connector arms to pedals function normally. He says he checked the stalk and found no problems there. He said last option was to go in under the *passenger*...
  4. New Member Introductions
    i'm driving down the street after getting an oil change when a honda civic SI rolls up next to me, i recognize the passenger, an under cover cop from T.A (teen angel) this civic had illegal tint, loud exhaust and a tail light out. they got up next to me and floored it, slowed down, waited for me...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I purchased the official VW repair manual on CD for Passat model years 1998 - 2005 (with eBahn viewer software Ver 3.0) from Bentley in January '05. I subsequently bought the hardcopy manual because I found I preferred grabbing the manual to look something up quickly versus having to load a CD...
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    So I test drove two Passats today. Aside from the dealer (non-VW) seeming rather shady and unclear about service records, I was a little concerned about the GLX I drove. It felt really heavy, I suppose this is because it has the 6 cyl engine (I can't imagine what a W8 feels like), and the others...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    OK... many of you have raveeeeeed about how good the prices and products are from ECS Tuning (particularly the rotors and pads). So I decided to order through them. It's been nearly two [email protected]#$% weeks and they have yet to ship out my [email protected]#$% order!!!!!!!! What's taking so long?!?!? :mad: :mad...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Bought the Tradewind on 9/11. Was advised of VW Club membership. Contacted VW Club -- told too soon -- and to call back at end of month. Did. Told "soon" -- that Dealer was paying for subscription. Wait. Did. Called back 4 more times over next 71 days (including dealer personally confirming...
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