Petrol pump failed, roughly £100 for a replacement (not including labor).
Suspension joins faulty, replaced under recall.
Radiator water starting to need regular topping up, not yet diagnosed.
Alarm goes off when it decides to.
Passenger side electric window is lazy, will not respond if moved more than it likes to be (!)
Granted the car is 8 years old and has covered lots of ground, but things have started to go wrong all at the same time.
If it weren't for the fact that someone in the family works in a VW garage, the car would not have been bought in the first place due to high servicing and repair cost.
Car is attractive for an estate, and has roomy boot and front, though a little cramped in the back.
Interior is of a high quality with no loose or rattling panels.
Like many owners, the car has faults with the windows, electrics and even clock; however, I find the standard stereo to be really good.
While acceleration is lacking, the car is fast when wound up, and can be exciting to drive. The big wheels stick to the road very well.
No sun roof or air conditioning makes it a pain to drive in the city at summer time.
Give the service history a good checking over before handing any dosh over.
Since writing this review, the car seemed to be misfiring and stalling. This was later put down to a broken head gasket.
Cue two days without a car and £450 pounds later, the old barge is running wonderfully. (As mentioned- these cars are not cheap to maintain).
Suspension arm fault is void after dealer told us that service history is inadequate (thanks to previous owner). This will be another couple of hundred pounds, but then bus should be good as new.
Think we were unlucky with this one; previous owners did not take the care required (and deserved) to look after this car.
Considering buying another car with less in it to go wrong, electronically speaking, but will be sad to part with the A4.
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