THE TRUTH ABOUT VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI
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I once owned a Merc C200 triple 1 and even though not a VW or Audi, I experienced the timing chain failure which was caused by a stuck malfunctioning valve tensioner, leading to a complete mess of all 16valves, plus one broken camshaft. I had to replace all those parts plus a new gasket and refacing. The repair costs were unbelievable and this was in 2011. So, when you describe what could go wrong with the VW engines and the cost thereof, I totally agree. This is very educative.
Excellent work with a CK. With these German cars, as I’ve said before, maintenance is key, and maintenance isn’t cheap. On another note, the decision to offer warranty by a manufacturer is a business decision - they want minimum expense. It doesn’t mean that the car will disintegrate after expiry of the warranty. Only for the dealer, the expenses will eat into their profits. Huko majuu you can pay for extended warranty to go beyond the usual warranty. Same with iPhones iPads etc. They will no longer send updates after it no longer makes business sense. Keep doing what you do.
Keep up the good work bro! Your show is a beacon of truth in a field filled with misinformation and false marketing.
Very insightful!in part 2 please enlighten us about
1.The FSI engines
2. VAG TDI engines too,we have some Golfs,touran and Tiguan running on TDI engines.
3.Audi's TFSI engines
4.What is your view on the VW mk4's(golf,variant&jetta)?
This is a fantastic and incredibly helpful channel. Whereas I don't foresee myself ever driving in Africa I do drive, buy, and would consider sending vehicles to 🇯🇲. I have always believed Japanese cars are the best for this purpose and your channel serves to confirm that view. The only fly in the ointment, so to speak, about shipping cars to Jamaica is that they can't be any older than five years old unless you're a returning resident when the car can be 10 years old. That policy means there are a lot of perfectly usable and quality cars that won't leave these shores for 🇯🇲. In which case I now doubt I'll ever get to own a 2012 RAV4 😥
They'll become cheaper in Europe especially after chips become accessible to manufacturers and because we are being pushed toward BEV and hydrogen powered cars.
One of the greatest and awesome car reviews channel in kenya I have learnt a lot from the shows and I have done my findings to no false information out here Erick continue giving us the awesome content, 🔥
True. I've leant a lot about cats. The most important the difference between body on frame and monocoque. Leo watu wa Nissan ha got a break
What Erick is saying is that the European(German) cars are best when they are new(0 mileage). Lakini zile zinakuja Kenya, its a big gamble.
another thing i have realised Erick is guys out here have toxic relationships with their cars...no one will admit that inamsumbua...everyone wants to claim akona hiii model ya gari na haijawai msumbua...a perfect example of the relationships guys are having with their cars is will smith and jada pinkett...
MY audi a4, 2006 is now at 213,000 kilomters with no major issue.
Thanks man for the good work. I acknowledge carnversations as the best car review channel in Kenya ✊. Carnversitamol iko sawa 😁
You are spitting facts Erick. I personally know of my friends who have experienced these issues.
Yes the cars are exciting to drive but they need deep pockets zikiitisha.
Life's short buy what YOU want
This is now a proper review. Specificity. Big up my man, and thank you for appreciating criticism. Onwards and forward 👊🏽
Changing the timing belt kit which comes with its tensioner is standard at 100,00km even for a Toyota landcruiser using a belt for timing,. The manual for VW advise you to change it at that mileage. It even warns you on the dash that your timing belt needs changing when you get to that mileage. Why anyone would ignore this defeats logic. The timing kit does not come cheap, it will set you back around 35k for a VW. A more realistic question is how much will it cost you replace the same with OEM parts for a Totota. A lot of Toyotas use chains and not belts. Chains do not need replacement. In summary,, failing to change a timing belt when due is like failing change oil when due. No relationship with longevity or reliability of an engine.
VW's with issues are 1.4 twin charge, 1.2 TSI. 1.4 TSI (turbo), the other 1.8 & 2ltr engines are stable. DSG fails in most TSI, the repair or ex-uk/dubai is around 70k. Timing chain is 15k. Its gd to research alot before buying VW/Audi otherwise the cars can drain your account but very enjoyable in driving
You need to research about TSI 1.4 turbo(single turbocharged) from 2013 onwards.Its not troublesome. The new engine is called CAX which does not break pistons easily. The problem can only be the DSG gearbox however its advised to service it immediately you purchase the car. The good thing is the local mecs will give you a service warranty for the gearbox atleast 2‐5 years depending on kind the mec. YES 1.4 TSI is problematic a times but you just have to learn your car and create a good relationship with it. My take.
Hi Erick please also do a review of Single cab pickups we as farmers also follow your channel will really appreciate.
Hapo kwa Apple devices umeanguka, iphone 6s released in 2015 running on official IOS 15 latest update. Wapi hio simu ya android ya 2015 running latest android..
Kazi safi thanks for the information .....what of the new mercs (new shape) from 2015 onwards (i.e C200,C180 and even the E class) how reliable are their engines and gear boxes?
Pfffttt. Got a mk5 gti and a 2017 passat twin turbo diesel wagon.
These cars don’t scare me a fraction that my old Range Rover did
Rovers are just scary
You wouldn't believe the sigh of relief I have watching part II of this video series Erick. Had been on the market for a Europen estate/family wagon late last year and had pitched tent on your channel for that much needed insight. By December my mind was made up, and in February chose to import a P3 volvo after your V60 video review... So imagine the jitters I had when the first part of this series came out😅! Was bracing for some premium tears😂😂.... Hopping for more content on where to get genuine OEM parts
I own a manual 2.0 TDI passat B6 the engine has served me well so far with 190k miles….only changed the timing kit,water pump and master cylinder…. In my opinion TDI engines have lesser problems compared to TSI engines…Truth be told though hizi gari zikikohoa kidogo you spend quite alot of money!
When buying a car avoid zile hutumia timing chain. Go for a timing belt instead. Izo chain zimefixiwa ndani ya engine ikitokana huezi jua na itadamage engine yako mbaya. At least belt which is located outside ikienda kukatika unaona unachange mbio
Good insight
I feel this review is biased and ignores a lot of things on the ground but people will believe what they want to believe
i have received full dosage of carnversitamol and i must say you are really treating Kenyans. Endelea kuwachanua me nawaambianga hawaski..
Thank you for the carnvervitamins👊👊 the learning on this episode is mind opening,thank you Sir.
Very true and informative. Shida za timing belt can make you give out your VW as a gift just kujitolea tu stress. How I wish I could get such information before purchasing a locally used VW as my first car. It gave me some serious character development but saa ii tuko sawa after getting a good mech.
Pole Sana I hope you good now I mean which car are you driving?
@@CARNVERSATIONS Still a VW. The moment I was just about to fully give up on it I got a VW mechanic who understands the car better and solved all my problems. For now it only needs fuel and the normal service but that is after utilizing cash that could easily buy a new kadudu car.
@@edwinoloo2384 Hey, would you mind sharing your mec's contact? Am also planning for a VW golf MK4/ MK5/ MK6 CAX engine as my first car.
"Work"abi, kazi mzuri. The love I had for the hot hatch has just thinned. Keep up the spirit. Tunangoja part II.
A good fruit ndio hutupiwa mawe.keep it up ..
I’m surprised at these repair costs shown as an samples tbh. I expected them to be much, much higher. We spend aroid the same on a Forester (original parts only & top shelf service labor). Does that make an XT a money pit too? 🤔. I do agree though that if you’re buying these used the secret is zero or low mileage. Anything above 50,000 km will haunt you sooner rather than later.
How much does it cost for service ?the XT
Subaru's have come really close to German cars recently in terms of maintenance. The XT is overly sensitive as well. Mfuko lazima ikuwe poa, but also be keen so that you can be able to catch problems before they balloon.
please dont stop doing these videos,excellent staff
There's no perfect car...they are all machines and they fail at some point...period. we should always try to give them the best maintenance...
Yes but some are worse than others.
VW fanboys never want to admit their cars have challenges.
We on the Bimmer side have been trolled and learnt to accept.
Though personally mine has had no issues in 110,000kms driven locally, I wouldn't be so defensive like the VW gang since other people might be having issues u have never even heard of.
Regular service and checkups even before due date will keep ur car strong.
Which bimmer are you using
Bruh, is buying a used Bimmer a good idea? Am super torn on whether I should get one. Your advice will be apprecaited.
@L!moMakesWaves HeDoes I'd advice u buy foreign used with low mileage. If possible below 50k. Got mine @30k. If u have to go with a locally used one, make sure u go with a professional to do serious inspection before purchase.
Have always waited for this... Please do Benz & Bima!!!
Run from bima.hehe
Whyy run form bima
Well if it's zero milage it's fine but after a while trouble will follow...its known for unreliability
Hi, I'm new subscriber to the channel. I really enjoy and have learnt a great deal from your content. I'm in Zimbabwe, and I feel your content helps most African car buyers since we mostly relay on 10+ years Old imports. I was really considering getting an Audi A4 which is currently at +80k milage, I'm glad I ran into this video, its a bit unfortunate that you sometimes will be speaking in your native language, but basically one can get the gist of what you will be talking about. If possible may you also include translative subtitles. Really love your constant. Keep up the good wotk
you havnt missed a lot tbh
In part 2 talk about the bigger engines. The 2.8-3.6 V6 and the 4L&4.2L V8. While at it, you can also talk about the W8 & W12 motors as well.
wow! you have confirmed my thoughts in two words ...planned obsolence ...alot of parts i.e chain guards are made of plastic , i lost a passat to this ,the plastic had become hard and brittle due to high engine oil temp, they know what they are doing ... but as you said ..like iphone ... car manuf in europe give you some money off on your new car purchase
Ok. Thank you for the informative session. Now it makes sense after getting 1st hand testimony from owners.
Great information. Keep doing what you do best
I want a vw polo gti but ahh I guess auris isn't bad
Nunua vw polo bana. You can't compare German to JDM. Bora ukachunge poa when it comes to service.
Nunua polo GTi,ni fun good on fuel.Just make sure…due diligence iko hapo…nunua low mileage if possible
Erick, have not seen you doing reviews for Mitsubishi?
May you tell us the reason?
Hi Erick.I think to quell the stone throwing,bring expert mechanics and have panel discussions on set.
Wokabi is an engineer my friend he knows stuff
Waah..this is just mind boggling 🤯..such an eye opener. Can't wait for part 2. Kudos Wokabi for the insightful show.
Watu wanatupa mawe hawajawai part na 120, 000kshs ya kureplace VW Turan pistons 😅
Mahn I used to love touran but got discouraged , Have you owned one?
@@moyasamuel4707 nope but a close relative did and i saw him fork out more than 120k just to fix the piston issues...he sold it soon after. Its nice when its new but past the 100k mark on the mileage, just forget it
@@eyeshezzy wow thanks for sharing
Stop lying, there is a difference between being conned and paying for service.
Vw Touran engine cost between 60-80k.
Why would piston cost 120k?
I have changed timing chain 14k
Thermostat housing 6k
Plugs 6k
Coils each cost 4k I have changed 2
Headlight bulb @500 total 1k
Vw is a wonderful macchine Kama wewe ni mjanja.
Thanks bro for keeping it real 💯
Good information.For sure some of these German machines are not very easy to maintain and run.For me, I would rather go for the Japanese counterparts that are known for reliability and easy maintainance.
even the subaru levorg recommends the use high octane fuel ... alafu Erick with a CK,carniversologist mwenyewe I won the last trivia quiz ya bmw and have not received my hood yawa....wzup omera buana?
😂😂😂😂 let me confirm the tally and announce you officially before dispatch
@@CARNVERSATIONS bado mnangoja paaasward ama vipi na hiyo hood joh...still waiting
I wish you can also talk about These extreme off-roaders like landcruiser Prado and V8
The VWAG are performance cars, they wear out more and cost a fortune to maintain, also owning and long use of one requires one to have an idea of what is producing that high performance drive. The alternative to this is an empty pocket and a parking spot at the garage
Before the Engine starts acting up officially...😂😂
Hiyo issue ya planned obsolescence, yes it happens and it is not because of malice, but because that is the average time their primary customers own a car before selling it and buying a new one.
Also traditionally, there were not advanced computer models to better predict how well the vehicle parts and components will hold up, so back then, the cars were over engineered and extremely robust. Today however, they can make parts to last exactly how long they want in order to minimize costs, and the parts will last as long as their customers take to buy a new car.
Owned a GTI. Always used lots of oil. Got worse over the years and lots of other issues as well. Get rid of any VW-Audi before the warranty runs out. Great cars to drive but horrible to own. As a result of the issues I had with the GTI, I will never buy a VAG product ever again. There are much better cars than VW-Audi.
These are the things I read and I fear VW. I have been thinking of buying the new model of Jetta.
@@brickdeejay1266 Make sure it has plenty of warranty, get rid of it well before the warranty runs out.
Thank you. And what do you mean when you refer to warranty?
@@brickdeejay1266 Make sure you have plenty of factory warranty whilst you own the VW.
Okay... Thank you.
Thanks for this content.plis review a Mazda verisa.
I disagree with this .The issues you are mentioning are with all European and German cars if not well maintained and use of correct fuel. I think the local assembly are tuned to use the quality of fuel in our country that why they are more reliable. Compared to the hp and torque they produce the EU and German fuel efficiency is good and this should be part of maintenance in my opinion.
what about problems with the FSI engine for the vw cars
Also foreign used, will have at least the repair and service history. Locally used ni story tu za AC, airbags e.t.c 😅
From nissan now to Audi and Golf...
This is very true VW /Audi/bently same group its the reality of life but choose to be ignorant the cars are endless money pit unless NEW , expensive spareparts 🤔🤔 but lets hail them they are good cars to drive handle like a dream and good looking get one under waranty once waranty is done sell that car 😏😏
Good Work. Kindly do a review of audi A6. Is it also a money pit?
There's a ka story sijui kama ni true, that Toyota kept returning parts to BMW when they were doing the BMW Supra. Parts BMW sent to Toyota didn't meet Toyota standards. 🤷🏾♂️ Goes to show European cars are not all that...
All of the parts from BMW went through vigorous scrutiny and tests
Furthermore, all development was toyota
So that might be true
Toyota couldn't risk ruining their reputation of reliability
Asante for this
Carnversologist, umesema tununue premio? 😂😂😉
Ndio naona sasa 😂
@@chrisgitonga4850 juu sasa siwezi kubali niende na gari iko na perfomance but tukirudi iko kwa flat bed.
thanks doc...
Bless up
Thanks Eric.German cars are surely not for our roads in Africa.With all these potholes and boda bodas scratching left right and centres🙄🙄🙄
Bana
Please review the volvo xc60
Whats the differnece between bora and jetta mk4
Bora is smaller
@@__dedan oya oya,uko sure though?
Ive read bora is for europe while jetta is for North America and UK
Nowander this Qatar people never buys this two engines amazing review bro
Buy a car you love and buy it's parts incase it needs some..that story aty this car is good that is bad...what's sexy to u might not be sexy to me.. beautiful women come with conditions n habits.
Good morning wokabi ii story ya mafuta una ona aje
Great video. My thought….I think the content is mostly meant for people shopping around. No one wants to spend money on something and have someone lecture them how useless that something is…learn ur car….. treat it well… life is short… do you.
Great work. You make the review too long since almost quarter of the time is unwarranted stories. How about straight to the point when reviewing, IMO. Your big fan.
Carnvasologist giving carnvasectomies
Erick ameamua sisi VW owners hatutakaa na amani kwa barabara....
😂😂😂😂😂
Always living in fear
CK said if your preferred car brand has an enthusiast group, chances are its an obsolete brand or prone to spectacular failure
Unakuaga na mbaya mbaya ati 10yr old new cars🤦🏿♂️😭😭😭😭
Na si ni ukweli
Review porche cars
??? Vw golf vs vw polo old models vs new
I watched it on 08/04/2022
Wacha watupe mawe. Tell them the truth!
Since you're active on Instagram,be active on Twitter also Kenyan twitter car community is very huge.
This guy is a joke. Amekosa content. I own a vw, EA888 2012 golf. Never had a major issue apart from bushes and normal service. The car runs well 140,000 kms now. Sorry canversation, am officially unsubscribing.
Kwenda😹
@@ericmturi3146 what do you know, we can't blame you
@@mercystore2339 bishana na size zako
100,000 Miles is slightly under 161,000 kms. You are yet to reach the point where the car causes problems. Don't unsubscribe. Wait till you get there, so that you can know if he right or wrong.
Never fear in truth Wokabi. These cars are well known as money pits even here in Europe they will tie you to the dealership (stealership) and cost you a lot of money.
Apa watu hawataki mpasho kuhusu gari zao 😄.
that opening line "canvasologist, canvasitamol" is a deal breaker just be simple you're overdoing
content is great though
Wokabi, ushasema.
Wachanue kabisa
VW and Ford are money pits. Spare parts za Ford wachia serikali
alafu muedit kutoa hewa🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Aje sasa😃
Waambie waumwe😹
Please use more English am am in south Africa and can't get your home language
Carvacitamol😂😂
0% truth and 100% lies...
😂😂😂😂😂 enyewe hata yesu arudi bado mtauwa yeye mkidhani ni mwizi
@@CARNVERSATIONS
The Q5 engine and gearbox are some of the most reliable in the industry and that's why it's Audi's highest selling unit for a reason.
Lakini juu wewe ni mtu wa Volvo na Nissan I'm sure you'll argue
@@AlbertRabidzi Highest selling where, certainly not in kenya, companies record sales of new cars, not those used
Eric amesema, buying new is totally okay, we in kenya buy them time zimeanza kua na issues, you find yourself dealing with issues you're not supposed to deal with but since the car is around 8 yrs old, you have to
@@elvisongoya3738
Do your research, it's the highest selling even in Kenya. You might not want to admit but 80% of what happens here is a reflection of the global market
0%? 🤔. Not sure about that. There’s some degree of truth from what I’ve heard from folks who own VWs & Audis and are honest about their tribulations.
I hope you'll have a Rep from DT Dobie on set to confirm your Findings. Otherwise l'll just treat this as your biased Opinion
just buy zero mileage uwache kutupa tupa mawe ovyo ovyo
Actually, the best way to go about this conversation on reliability and Money pits is to invite experts on set and listen to both sides.
didn't you see the screenshot? I had a 2009 tsi which almost sent me back to the village
Expert Google can help
@@unicornstable667 Google helps on everything, but we still go to doctors when we are sick
This guy has lost content lately