WelshGas
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Well it is now 1 month since we picked up "The Van". We don't do names for our cars, it's normally hers or mine. Depends if it needs a clean or tyres/service. Then it's mine, always.
Anyway, 31 days of ownership and 2437 miles later, what a fantastic vehicle. Just come back from our 10 day holiday break. We covered 1179 miles, visited 3 of our children and spent 4 nights in The Van + 4 in hotels and 2 at home. Cardiff-Milton Keynes-Wisbech-Norwich-Cardiff-Mawgan Porth-Cardiff.
I like my hotels but I love The Van, and fortunately SWMBO is in full agreement.
Anyway, 1 week before we left, after just 850 miles the EML, engine management light came on. Engine pulled fine, no problems. Anyway called out VW Assistance, code said EGR a problem. Cleared the code and told it probably wouldn't return but if it did then contact nearest VW dealer.It did 48hrs later. Local VW Dealer was TOTALLY uninterested ( Please note I live near Cardiff ). Anyway I contacted South Hereford VW, where I purchased The Van. That was the Wednesday am. Drove there, they confirmed fault code. Contacted VW. told to fit a New Upgraded EGR + software update. Given loan car. Thursday PM contacted to be told vehicle ready. Picked up Friday AM, and perfect since.
The EGR now fitted looks totally different to what was there originally and is a different part number.
Anyway, nice bottle of Champagne from the Dealership and apparently a voucher to spend on VW accessories from VW.
could have done without the hassle but alls well that ends well. Now for 2015 and Nordkap. :hello
Anyway, 31 days of ownership and 2437 miles later, what a fantastic vehicle. Just come back from our 10 day holiday break. We covered 1179 miles, visited 3 of our children and spent 4 nights in The Van + 4 in hotels and 2 at home. Cardiff-Milton Keynes-Wisbech-Norwich-Cardiff-Mawgan Porth-Cardiff.
I like my hotels but I love The Van, and fortunately SWMBO is in full agreement.
Anyway, 1 week before we left, after just 850 miles the EML, engine management light came on. Engine pulled fine, no problems. Anyway called out VW Assistance, code said EGR a problem. Cleared the code and told it probably wouldn't return but if it did then contact nearest VW dealer.It did 48hrs later. Local VW Dealer was TOTALLY uninterested ( Please note I live near Cardiff ). Anyway I contacted South Hereford VW, where I purchased The Van. That was the Wednesday am. Drove there, they confirmed fault code. Contacted VW. told to fit a New Upgraded EGR + software update. Given loan car. Thursday PM contacted to be told vehicle ready. Picked up Friday AM, and perfect since.
The EGR now fitted looks totally different to what was there originally and is a different part number.
Anyway, nice bottle of Champagne from the Dealership and apparently a voucher to spend on VW accessories from VW.
could have done without the hassle but alls well that ends well. Now for 2015 and Nordkap. :hello
