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"Small problems/no solutions"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I actually leased the new "Beetle" so I only have one more year to go before I can unload this car.

First week of ownership: sunroof jammed, took it in (under warranty) they fixed it.

Second week: sunroof jammed, piece fell out into the car, worked great since.

I am now unwilling to pay again for the window switches to be placed on and operating, the first time it was under warranty. T.

He second time, my 2 year warranty (big mistake not buying the extended) was up so I paid. One month later when it fell off again, I took it in thinking they would replace it free because it had only been a month since they repaired it.

I have to pay again for this repair apparently they authorized dealer/repair shop doesn't guarantee their work.

I have also refused to pay for the 3rd time to repair the fuel cover, which doesn't lock anymore.

I am also not going to pay for the peeling on the interior door handles which began about 3 months after I purchased it.

After I brought my car in the last time the repair guy told me if I paid for the repair it would be the last time (windows) because Volkswagon has replaced the plastic motor/wheel one with a metal one. When I called Volkswagon, I was told they'll pay for the part, but I have to pay for the labor to replace it.

I'm taking it "as is" back to the dealership I leased it from. I'm sure they aren't going to accept it without the window switches and fuel door being repaired.

How many vehicles does this have to happen to before they recall?

If they know it's a problem and are replacing it with new parts, aren't you supposed to be notified?

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2000
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission Automatic
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 1 / 10
Comfort marks 2 / 10
Dealer Service marks 0 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 3.0 / 10
Distance when acquired36 miles
Most recent distance28000 miles
Date of Entry 9th October, 2002

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