Erratic Speedo 2013 passat TDI

**mattbtassie** · 29-04-2018, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by doc_777

Hey mate, who’d you get the car off? I’ve found JMC really good to deal with.

Off gowans Volkswagen in Burnie mate, I reckon they will be all good about, but you just never know haha. Considering we had only had the car for 12 hours before it played up im sure they will help out

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**doc_777** · 29-04-2018, 06:02 PM

I’d argue it is a roadworthiness issue - by law, the speedo must work for a start, and read not slower than the actual road speed.

if they give you any runaround, you could tell them they’ve sold you an unroadworthy vehicle - which is in breach of their dealers license.

hopefully though, they just fix it.

**Hillbilly** · 29-04-2018, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by doc_777

I’d argue it is a roadworthiness issue - by law, the speedo must work for a start, and read not slower than the actual road speed.

if they give you any runaround, you could tell them they’ve sold you an unroadworthy vehicle - which is in breach of their dealers license.

hopefully though, they just fix it.

But the digital is reading correct he says so can just use that I prefer to anyway

**kamold** · 29-04-2018, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

But the digital is reading correct he says so can just use that I prefer to anyway

That's not the point.
His Speedo is fluctuating.
That's not normal

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**Hillbilly** · 29-04-2018, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by kamold

That's not the point.
His Speedo is fluctuating.
That's not normal

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Agreed but the other post said it wouldnt be roadworthy but surely if the digital one is correct it would be

**kamold** · 29-04-2018, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Agreed but the other post said it wouldnt be roadworthy but surely if the digital one is correct it would be

Can't qualify that part of it as I'm not remotely qualified....

From my perspective the digital Speedo is an optional extra, the analogue dial is the primary instrument.
If it doesn't reflect ADR suitable readings it's not compliant...

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**mattbtassie** · 29-04-2018, 08:35 PM

I will let you all know how I go. Will be all good guys im sure

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**doc_777** · 30-04-2018, 07:26 AM

The digital speedo can be hidden by choosing to display other functions yeah? Then the vehicle is unroadworthy. A dealer is not allowed to sell an unroadworthy vehicle - hence it is in THEIR interests to fix it.

**mattbtassie** · 30-04-2018, 05:39 PM

Hi all, I have been to the dealer today and they have been great, they will go through the car when Ive got a free day, and have a loan car available if i want, overall a great experience so far. I will let everyone know what they find as soon as i know

**doc_777** · 30-04-2018, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by mattbtassie

Hi all, I have been to the dealer today and they have been great, they will go through the car when Ive got a free day, and have a loan car available if i want, overall a great experience so far. I will let everyone know what they find as soon as i know

good news

one thing we we still have here in tassie is some really good customer service.