What have you done with your Polo so far (and today)

[HenryJr]

Worked out my problem.. clutch slip. Im sending into VW next week for its service so Ill see what they want to do about it. Only done 57k and mostly fwy miles.

Right so I sent it into VW for its 60k service and mentioned that Ive seen a touch of clutch slip on a couple of occasions - like when you want to overtake someone and swing from 6th back to 3rd and pull out and she just revs out. Doesn't happen every time and I cannot replicate it on demand either.

Anyhow, VW came back and said the clutch needed replacing. I explained I mainly do highway miles and only had the first set of tyres replaced last week at 56k. They came back with tough titties the clutch is a consumable and they have seen heaps of Polo GTI's, Golf GTI's and Golf R's back in their shop for clutch replacement around the similar mileage as mine (which I think was a bull**** line).

So I then inquired on the repair costs involved and was quoted $1495 to replace the clutch and I thought that seemed reasonable. Then the guy goes oh.. and then there is the flywheel that could be damaged and could need replacing. Seems a flywheel is also classified as a consumable since its touching a consumable. So again I enquired what the cost was to replace that. Another $1495.

Now VW service would not have picked up the clutch issue had I not raised it with them. Ive tried to replicate the fault using several different methods and can't fault the clutch. Also Im seeing zero issues with the clutch in regular day to day driving either. The guy I was dealing with was no budging an inch on the matter and had his arms crossed the whole time. Went into defensive mode real quick.

Im staggered VW can say that a clutch at 57k needs replacing. Ive driven manuals all my life and have often got 120k+ out of them. I believe Ive got a hotspot/weak point on the clutch somewhere and only shows its weakness in a 1 in 100 type situation.

Are VW putting in a weaker clutch since it falls under the consumer's responsibility and therefore reduces their failure points on their Gearbox/Engines which are covered by warranty? I dont know.

My plan is now to hold out until the new 2018 comes online or if I start to see consistent problems Ill switch over to the new Holden Astra.

Anyhow, just thought Id let others know of my experience and what potential costs you may be looking at.

[car_nut]

Mines a 2015 GTI with 48,000kms with a clutch pedal... zero problems

Sorry to dig this up, manual or DSG we are not immune to slipping clutches although it seems I have read of more cases in manuals than in DSGs. One day mine will slip too, so far so good

Thanks for the info.

[HenryJr]

Sorry to dig this up, manual or DSG we are not immune to slipping clutches although it seems I have read of more cases in manuals than in DSGs. One day mine will slip too, so far so good

Thanks for the info.

Ah nicely played

[SloAu]

Shame to see another go. What's in store next?

For now Skoda Octavia 1Z RS in blue

[GtiDave]

Sorry to dig this up, manual or DSG we are not immune to slipping clutches although it seems I have read of more cases in manuals than in DSGs. One day mine will slip too, so far so good

Thanks for the info.

Lol! Toast

You guys are funny! Thanks


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[jayc29u]

Another Polo bites the dust! Sold my 6R today. Will miss the little thing!

[Rustic]

2000 alloy Golf wheels with 195/65/15 toyos all round on 2012 6R Polo.Removed Bluetooth v2 adaptor and put a Scosche magnetic mount on the cradle(perfect fit)in its place.Slight adjustment of the front intake

[Mi16 Man]

Just need to put up a pic! Every time I open this thread, my eyes are burnt by seeing the old Kluger.



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[sssstew]

2000 alloy Golf wheels with 195/65/15 toyos all round on 2012 6R Polo.Removed Bluetooth v2 adaptor and put a Scosche magnetic mount on the cradle(perfect fit)in its place.Slight adjustment of the front intake

couldnt see a pic?

[Harrydhillon]

Finally bit the bullet and lowered the car. Went for white line lowering springs as I couldn't justify cost of coilovers. JB1 being fitted next week


MY15 Polo GTI - Red - DA Pack