Are VW/Volkswagen cars expensive to maintain/own? VW Maintenance Cost/Ownership Cost
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2017
- There are many horror stories on the internet about VW ownership. In this video, I want to answer this question “Is VW/Volkswagen expensive to maintain/service/own?”
Make sure to watch my VW maintenance videos on CZcams to save money on your VW maintenance.
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You can purchase the oil, filter and tools to maintain your VW here:
1. Liqui Moly 2041 Premium 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 Liter Jug
amzn.to/2ZDtN5P
2. SMART-O R3 Oil Drain Plug M14x1.5mm - Engine Oil Pan Protection Plug with Anti-Leak & Anti-Vibration Function
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3. Liqui-Moly Cera Tec Motor Oil Additive (300 ML) - 2 Pack
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4. Liqui Moly Jectron Gasoline Fuel Injection Cleaner-pk
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5. 2011 to 2016 Mann-Filter W 719/45 Spin-on Oil Filter
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2017 to 2020 Tiguan Volkswagen VW Audi Oil Filter 06L-115-562-B
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6. TEKTON 5866 12-Inch Oil Filter Pliers
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7. Race Ramps RR-XT-2 67-Inch XT 2-Piece Race Ramp
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8. Craftsman 320-Piece Mechanic's Tool Set
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Honestly I don't know you, but I feel you are a very good hearted guy and wish you all the luck in the world 👌🏽😉
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it 😃
@@ejsgarage ❤
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God bless you and your family and RiP to your son
+jeeezy225 Thank you very much Jeeezy. We really appreciate your kind words. Have a blessed New Year and may the Lord bless you & your family.
But the part when your son died that was really sad
+famous gamer 360 Life sometimes hits us with a tragedy sometimes that is beyond our control. We are still trying to overcome it & we are doing better. Thank you 😀👍
You are a good man , i can tell
Thank you very much Ken. I really appreciate your kind feedback.
Thanks for the info! People with an attitude like yours hold this world together, tightly. God bless you
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kindness
So sorry for your loss of your son. You have my deepest sympathies.
Thank you very much Danny for your mind words. We really appreciate it
I’m so sorry about ur Son Brother, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
Thank you very much
I am sorry for your loss.
genuine love for VW, grateful for such well done video full of rich content!!
Thank you very much for the support and your kind words. God bless you!
You have a NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE! I have a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI(Diesel engine) I got it about a week ago and I’m going to start doing my oil changes and stuff! Thank you for this CZcams channel!!!
Thank you very much for your support and congratulation on getting the 2013 Passat, it is a very sweet car!
How sad you lost your son. I lost my precious son too ... at 16 yrs.. to leukemia ... now nothing else matters in the world to me. As a 60 year old, I just pass my time tinkering under the bonnet of my old Audi A4 in the countryside of County Kildare in Ireland. It just passes the time. Thanks for your great video. KEV
I am very sorry for your loss Kevin. Losing a son left a void in our heart for the rest of our life. I also do the same thing to pass the time, until.we are all going reunited again. Thank you very much for your kind message.
I like your passion and I've maintained my own cars for years! Now drive a 2015 Jetta which is a pleasure to drive.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kind feedback. Maintaining our own cars is very rewarding, it teaches us to appreciate the cars more. It gives a lot more satisfaction when we drive them.
I’m 19 and I just bought my first car a few months ago. I got a used 2013 Jetta tdi premium and I’m in love with it. The interior is more luxurious than any other car I looked at at its price point. It only had 15k miles. I’ve read that tdi engines have lasted 300k-400k miles if you take care of it. Every time I get in my car I’m so proud. While my friends my age are out buying brand new luxury cars and struggling to pay them off I’m driving a car that’s pretty much just as nice af just a fraction of the cost. I was able to pay for it in full too. I love my little Jetta
Congratulations on getting your 2013 Jetta TDI. The car will last for a long time if the maintenance intervals are done.
good for you ! i’m looking to purchase a jetta for myself too. this comment is so wholesome lol
I love driving the new Jetta, it is comfortable and powerful enough for daily commute.
I have a Gen 1 2009 Tiguan. These videos have been a really big help. Charles and EJ have saved me a ton of money. I now have a garage full of tools and gadgets, but it is still a fraction of what it would cost to take it to a shop. There is a learning curve to German cars if you are used to Ford, but it is time and money well spent. Thank you.
Thank you very much your kind words. I really appreciate it. I am glad that Charles videos and my videos have helped save a lot of money. 😃
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for being so vulnerable with us on this video
Thank you very much for your kind words, we really appreciate it.
good video mate, full of passion.
Muhammad Hafizuddin Thank you very much brother Muhammad. I really appreciate your kind feedback.
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
My pleasure Thomas 😀
Condolences to your family about your son. May you be blessed to succeed in everything you do especially these great videos.
Thank you very much brother Ibrahim. God bless you
Thank you so much!! My deepest condolences to your family. I feel like this is the most genuine VW review that I’ve found on CZcams.
Thank you very much Amber, we really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏
Great video. What are your thoughts on the best year to buy a Tiguan? Been eyeing myself a '11, '12, '13
+Emil Hajric Thank you very much for your kind feedback Emil. 😀 Aim for a low mileage 2013 Tiguan just because the parts are newer version than the 2011 & 2012. 😀
You seem like a very nice guy! Thanks for the information 👌🏻👍🏻
Thank you very much and my pleasure 😊
All cars are cheap to maintain if you do the work yourself. Everything costs 2 to 3 times more if you go to a dealer rather than an independent shop.
Boodieman72 This is the truth about car ownership. I learned a lot already from all your feedback and our conversation Boodie. I really appreciate it 👍👍👍😀
+Boodieman72 Thank you for the feedback Boodie 😀
Cars are only cheap to maintain if a) you don't actually maintain them properly, or b) you buy a car where the parts are cheap and you don't place much value on your own time.
DroverChicago---I take it you meant "you do actually maintain them properly".
I was getting ready to ask, can’t you just take it to the Jiffy Lube? $50?
Thnx for information!
+АЛЕКСЕЙ ЮРКЕВИЧ My pleasure Aleksey. My brother name is Alex 😀
Hello, just acquired a 2010 VW Tiguan and honestly speaking your reviews and tutorials are really coming in handy. Please keep up the great work.. #1 fun from Kenya Africa
Thank you very much David. Congratulations on getting the VW Tiguan 👍😃
Thanks a lot, I hope you still own your VW Tiguan
you are super helpful! thank you for the info!!
Thank you very much! My pleasure 🤗😀🤗😀🤗😀
Thanks for your videos EJ! I subscribed. I am planning to get a used 2018 VW Tiguan and I am doing my homework and learning a lot from you. Thanks a lot for your videos and for the hard work of your daughter!
Sorry to hear about your son!
Thank you very much for your support, I really appreciate it 😀
all 2018 vw's have 6yr, 72K factory warranty and it always transfers...keep that in mind...
That is a good information, thank you 👍
Shopping for a vw now. Very helpful vid. So sorry about your son. May God be with you.
Thank you very much for your kind words and support Alex. My younger brother name is also Alex. The newer VWs are surprisingly reliable. God bless you Alex and let me know which VW that you will end up buying 😀
I’m very sorry for your loss he’s in a better place now well great video and I hope you have a good day
Thank you very much. Have a blessed day.
Entjik Jeffrie thank you and you too
Sorry for you loss. Great vid. Made more at ease on my buy
Thank you very much. Have a blessed day
Thank you for such great advice!!!
My pleasure Jason.
I came here as part of my research, planning on buying a 2017 Passat R-Line this week. However, I'm moved by your loss. Please accept my condolences brother. God is still in control.
Thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement. We really appreciate it. God bless you. The Passat R us a great looking car.
Hi Marc, how is your VW R LINE WORKING OUT ? I was looking to buy one my self and I’m doing my tease each on them too.
@@alexcano5163 it was absolutely great for the one week I had it. However, for outside circumstances I ended up with the 2018 Premium SEL Passat. Not as fast and powerful, but more classy.
Believe it or not I STILL miss the R-line. Only had for just over a week mind you.
Sorry for not wacthing your other vids when they first come out
+famous gamer 360 Not problem at all. I enjoy reading your feedback and encouragement 😀👍
Thanks for the video, deeply sorry for your loss
Thank you very much Brother Jamaal. I really appreciate your kind words
Good job! Subscribed
Thank you very much Oscar 😀
Is there any issue regarding Volkswagen DSG gearbox? Specifically the gearboxes on scirocco 1.4 tsi & the 2.0 tsi? I was thinking of purchasing either one so it really helps if u have any information on it. Thanks.
Good video, I was looking for reviews for the VW Tiguan because I’m thinking on buying one and come across your channel, 👍. You gained another subscriber 😁
Thank you very much. The 2021 Tiguan looks very nice if you are looking to buy it new.
@@ejsgarage yes, is the one I’m looking to buy, the only concern is that looks like a lot the plastic on the engine
Today's cars unfortunately use a lot of plastic parts.
Bless your heart brother. Super nice guy and helping people out making these videos... I'm considering a Golf or a Corolla SE. Doesn't look like VW wants to budge on the price. Fun car though!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I had the 2013 Toyota Corolla. It was a reliable car. Very inexpensive to maintain. 😀
Thanks so much for your content
My pleasure Branden. 😀
Great video , thank you for sharing, looking forward to watch more videos in your channel. Your son is an a great place ♥ God bless your family.
Thank you very much for your kind words. God bless you and your family too.
@@ejsgarage Entjik. I have question. I'm getting a new car. Do you recommend for me to get a V W passat 2008 2.0 4cylinder with a mileage of 158,000+ or 130,000+ . With no accidents. Thanks.
Thanks for a great video. So sorry for the loss of your son. I just bought a VW Jetta. I will be doing my own maintenance. Thank you for putting my mind at ease because I heard VW are expencive to own..but with your video help I will be saving a lot of money..
Congratulation on the new Jetta Shawn. The maintenance of the Jetta is not expensive at all and it is very easy to do. It is similar to my VW Tiguan. That's the beauty of owning the VWs, most VWs have the same parts and part locations.
I have really learnt about cars in a very short time just listening to you. The fact that you are honest makes me wonder is he actually sent by God. May my God bless you.
Thank you very much Allan for writing this comment. I really appreciate it. God bless you too.
Thanks for this video, very encouraging. I just bought a 2014 passat TSI at 39000 miles. Great car, love the handling, the interior and the drive. I fear the maintenance cost but I'm will to save cost with you help. Is there another link to see your fixing tricks and what tools do I need to work on the hood. Thanks.
Congratulations! The 2014 Passat TSI is a very beautiful looking car. Just watch some of my maintenance videos and the car should last a while. Every car will break eventually as it gets older. There are a lot of tips on CZcams too 😀
The oil change is similar to my Tiguan.
Hi EJ! Hope your doin well! Very informative video. I'm in the process of getting a MK 7.5 GTI. Yeah and one of my concern is the maintainance in the long run. But seeing your video help me a lot. I will save your page for future DIY maintenance... Thanks EJ.
Hi Dennis. Thank you very much. I love the MK 7.6 GTI. I will probably trade my Tiguan with thr GTI. The maintenance itself is not expensive, but the repair cost if you take it to the dealership is very expensive. Have a wonderful weekend. 😃
@@ejsgarage Wow nice to hear that!
Repair at the dealership is always expensive even for Chevrolet or Toyota. I had a Chevy Corvette before and we used call it the Corvette tax 😃
@@ejsgarage just let you know I had already my MK7.5 loved it very much!
@@BikingBarista76 Congrats 😀👍👍👍
I owned my 2001 Golf TDI for 18 years. I sold it with just shy of 400K miles on it. It was the most reliable car I've ever owned. I replaced it with a 2015 Golf TDI. We also bought my wife a 2014 Beetle TDI. We've had both of them for just over 2 years with nothing put in except for oil. Yeah, they're reliable.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience Mattalki. That is awesome that you and your wife own the Golf and Bettle TDI. 😀👍
hey EJ, looking at a '12 Jetta GLI with the automatic, it does have 101k miles.... Is there anything I should look for or expect to be replaced? Also how reliable are these turbos? Thanks! awesome vid
Hi Adrank, at 101k I assume the car doesn't have a warranty anymore. The turbo will be very expensive to replace. My Tiguan Turbo and water pump cost $4500 but it was covered by warranty.
Huge fan of VW, I am on my third one. Started with Passat, Jetta and now I own Tiguan. Fantastic cars super reliable.
That's awesome Kamran👍😁😊👍
Hey are Jetta with Disel engine good?
Newton Obeng actually diesel engines are the best.
Kamran Rahpymay-Rad hey how’s your Tiguan running I’ve seen some bad reviews but me and my wife really like the cars styling and price
I’m going to buy 2009 VW by 2600 90miles, do you think it’s good
So sorry for your lost. Keep the good work bro
Thank you very much Sylvester 🙏
Hello, I have vw tiguan 2013 se, I bought an android unit instead of the original one, my questions is do I need an adapter to keep the original backup camera works or will work normally on the android units those are available on Aliexpress?
Sorry about your loss. You have my condolences. I was considering getting a 2012 passat se with a 100,000 miles. Any advice on what to look out for? Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind words. 2012 Passat with 100k is ok if the price is low. keep in mind that it won't be perfect and it may need repairs.
I got a 2014 2.5L 5-cyl Beetle brand new back then. It was very reliable. Got ride of it at 130k of owning it for 4 yrs. the only major issue I had was the ignition switch. Sometimes the key wouldn’t come out. Some days it would come out but other days took so long to take out. Another thing was the cv boots mines started to leak pretty early and I had to replace the head gasket. Other than that not bad.
I like the VW Bettle. We still have our 2013 Bettle 2.0L Turbo. For 130k car, the issues are not that bad.
I subbed and liked I just bought a 2010 VW Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
Congratulations! The Wolfsburg edition is a very nice car. Thank you very much for your support 😀
Entjik, subscribed! How many miles is your Tiguan now? I just bought a 2009 Tiguan (80K miles on it), have you had any issues with the Tiguan since Nov 2017 (one year ago?) Thanks..!!
Not issue at all
I just came across your vid as a suggested vid from you tube. Thanks for the info. My condolences for the loss of your son. Blessings to you for your sincere car advice. As a car guy I have owned cars that get bad reps for reliability but as you said, if you maintain them then can be reliable. BTW I am looking for a new car in the next couple of years. Do you suggest a Jetta GLI? It will replace a 13 Dodge Charger SXT Plus(116,000 miles with no mechanical issues, only minor electronic issues)
Thank you very much. I owned a Chrysler 300M before that had 165k before I sold it. I replaced fhe transmission and radiator but it was 165k miles car. I like Dodge charger SXT since it has the 3.5L V6 Chrysler engine. The Jetta GLI is a very nice car but if you come from Charger, you may want to consider getting VW Golf R. It has the same horsepower as the Charger and it is fast.
Thanks for your time. Subscribed. How to diagnose the problem of car to fix it ? Sorry to hear sad loss of your son.
My pleasure and thank you very much for your support. This is how you scan for errors czcams.com/video/54BFyBjPoVY/video.html
Very sorry for your loss . No one should have to say goodbye to there child. I just bought a 17 Passat with tech package . Hoping to have good luck .
Great video!
Thank you very much Razz. The 2017 Passat is a beautiful car. Have a wonderful holiday and God bless you.
Just bought my wife a 2017 Golf Alltrack with only 11k miles. Hoping I made a wise decision.
I’ll be checking out the diy videos you talk about making here.
Thank you, very much appreciated.
The 2017 Golf Alltrack is a very nice car. I have been looking at one too. It is very easy to maintain and I have a lot of VW DIY videos. VWs have similar maintenance procedures. Change the oil every 5k instead of 10k to keep the engine parts running.
Every brand has a few lemons, but I think for the most part you get out of what you put into your car. If you treat a car well it will treat you well in return, just take care of it and maintain it and you're good.
Very true
Hi EJ, Niel. Just seeing this video from 3 years ago. May be pursuing a VW Passat SE soon and trying to gather as much info before possibly buying, any thoughts and/or advice on a potential new VW owner? Test drove a Passat a week ago and really enjoyed it.
I had a VW Passat, it was a fun car to drive. The new one is nicer. The GT V6 one is better than the 2.0T since there will be no turbo changer to replace. Make sure it is still under warranty if you can get one.
4 / 11 / 2018 - I still watch your video. TQ bro for your good explanation. From MALAYSIA.
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I will subscribe back to your channel. Thank you for watching.
Are u a filipino sir?
He is Indian
Entjik Jeffrie, Great info
you did a great job on this video very helpful too thank you! peace, love and good vibes homie i hope everything is well! hit me up if you need anything ill smoke you down anytime!!!!
Thank you very much Dick, I really appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend 😀
Very sorry to hear about your son. Caught me very off guard. Perfect video thank you for all the information!
Thank you very much for your kind words. We really appreciate it. God bless you Luch.
Very helpful and great things to know how much it cost the maintenance. Sorry to hear about your SON.
Thank you very much Nely. Have a wonderful weekend
Thanks Body like the way you explained agree with you if Toyota never break how they pay all the mechanics at the dealers all car broke soon OR later but German car are fairly good and fun to drive
I have a vw golf mk4 with 260.000 Km( 160.000 miles) and it still runs very fine. The engine, made in 2001 works excellent and I think it will work for another 10 years. I love to drive it. Everything is functional on it. In the summer I want to change the power steering pump because it doesn't work in the parameters, myself.
You gain confidence and joy when you fix it by yourself. 👍
That is awesome that your MK4 is still running strong. Thank you for sharing your experience.
My T4 is cheap because it's old and the mechanical side isn't bolstered by complex electrics. Going to a smaller mechanic rather than a dealership also helps - my mechanic loves VW's and enjoys working on them, so the bill is never scary.
I've even managed to sort a gasket and a leaky coolant pipe myself recently; it helps to be able to sort minor jobs directly.
That's wonderful that your mechanic enjoys to work on the VW and he doesn't charge you a lot. That's the kind of mechanic that I would love to keep for life :)
There's horror stories about every car. People don't know how to maintain their vehicles. That's part of the trick.
That's very true Jeffrey.
Yes they are; motor oil engine coolant, tranny fluid, and parts are somewhat expensive. however, if you are a DIYer, you can get a thing called VCDS (Vag-Com) from Ross Tech, and do the work yourself. VCDS, I think....stands for Volkswagen Car Diagnostic System. It’s a dealer grade kit/tool, that comes with/or came with a microsoft tablet, special OBD2 Ross Tech HEX CAN or CAN BUS cable, and the software disk, or download link that you purchase under license. In my case, I bought mine with a Microsoft Surface tablet with everything back in 2013. The tablet was rather laggy for me tho, so I bought a laptop. You can also program modules to do cool effects on your car like...turn off driving lights, and program your gauge cluster to do startup needle sweeps. This tool kit is handy for me to program replacement modules, monitor tranny fluid temp, and monitor special pulses and signals from certain ignition components or other electronics. Oh, and get familiar with your local junkyards if you need parts.... European car parts are expensive from stealerships, and auto parts stores compared to junkyards. I like getting my coil packs, fuel injectors, interior parts, lights, and modules from junkyards.
Sorry for your loss be strong!!
Thank you very much for your kind words. We really appreciate it 😀
Great Videos!!! you are right its all about maintenance and a lot of it is really easy! I just bought a MK5 GTI. I changed all my filters, changed the spark plugs, oil change, brake fluid flush. It was also time for a timing belt kit. The dealer wanted 2grand for parts and labor LOL!!! I purchased the timing belt kit from FCP Euro around 300 bucks! I found a local mechanic to do it for me charged me 650!
Thank you very much. Good job on maintaining your MK5 GTI very well. Jeremy Clarkson drives the car daily and he loves it because it is a good reliable car for daily drive. FCP Euro is a good store for European cars.
Hi EJ! Hope you’re doing well! Thank you so much for your valuable advice! You’re so warmhearted and the information in your channel is so great! I just purchased a used 2019 vw Tiguan 4motion with 100k miles on it. Before buying, I also had test drives on Chevy, Nissan with similar prices. I got to say, immediately at the moment I seated in Tiguan did I feel in love with it. But still, I’m also a little (not much) worried about the high mileage issues. What would you say about the liability in 2019 tiguan? Could you plz give me some advice on whether I should spent another two or three thousands dollars on third party warranty? If I do the DIY work, would it be much different with your tiguan model (cause vw changes the model from 2018)?
I am doing well Ronnie. Thank you very much. Buying the warranty will cover the turbo charger and the water pump which tend to fail at very high mileage.
ECS tuning sells the upgraded metal water pump that is more reliable
@@ejsgarage Wow thank you so much for your response. Those are the parts hard to DIY right?
@@ejsgarage got it, thank you so much!
what causes a 2004 VW Jetta Airbag igniter alarm light for driver’s side curtain airbag to come on?
The connection on the floor may get gunk and needs to be cleaned.
Top tip, just shop around for the best deals!!!
Is the Volkswagen golf 2011-2012 a good reliable car to buy now? Or is it a money drain? The miles are at 60 000 to 90 000 miles.
It depends on the maintenance records, if the previous owners took care of it, it should be a good car.
Hey EJ, I’m a new subscriber and I’m thinking of getting a used vw gti 2.0t 2007. It only has 112,000 miles and the owner is asking for 4,275. I’ve done my research, but I’m getting mixed feelings about it but I love the gti and looks amazing. Any opinions about it? Sorry to hear about your son.
Thank you. Hi Xavier. If I have to trade my car with another VW. I am buying the VW Golf R or GTI. The reason I bought the Tiguan was because we have winter here. The Tiguan has been a life saver for us in the winter time. Jeremy Clarkson daily drive is a VW GTI 😃
are cc reliable? i’m buying a 2013 cc w 31k on it, hopefully getting extended warranty as well
2013 VW CC with 31k should be fine. Make sure the warranty to cover the turbo and water pump. If the previous owner took care of the car, CC is a very nice car. 😊👍
One of the advantages of synthetic oil is the fact that you can go longer between oil changes but you're changing every 6 months so why not go to conventional oil? The last time I bought Shell 5x30 on sale, I paid $2 per quart. Probably closer to $3 per quart now, but still far cheaper than synthetic. If you believe synthetic lubricates better, this may be true but the improvement is so marginal, it's hard to measure. Engineers drove cars 500,000 miles before synthetic was invented. Also, I understand VW coolant (pink) at $26/gallon is unavoidable as I've had to buy if from the dealer as well, but can't this be purchased elsewhere?
I have been looking in to a 2013 Passat SE with 63k miles. Seems to be in very good condition... thoughts?
Passat SE is a very nice car. As long as the car has a good maintenance record is fine.
An synthetic oil change for my 2012 VW cc 2.0 Turbo plus replacement filter costs approx $120 dollars
The 2012 VW CC is a beautiful car. If you watch my VW Beetle and Tiguan oil change video, the procedures are the same because they all have the 2.0L Turbo engine.
If you do it your self, it’s only $30, advanced auto has the bundles usually with the filter and yes they have gf-6 oil
Rip for your son brother I’m so sorry but life is goin on and Im so happy that you bought car for your wife what a gentelman god bless you
Thank you very much for your kind words. We really appreciate it. Have a blessed weekend.
Hi EJ, i would like to thanks you for your assistance........ the over heating issue for my VW passat was fixed, it was indeed a water pump failure.
My pleasure. I am glad that it was fixed. Have a wonderful day 😃
Hey Great video!! I’m planning on buying a 2013 VW Passat for $4.5 At 82k mileage. I’ve heard a lot of problems with the car engine. Do you recommend it?
Hi Jeff, if the car has a good maintenance record. It should be OK. $4,5k is not a bad price. I will concern about the turbo and water pump if it is out of warranty.
I believe all passats of this year are 2.5L
And the tdis are 1.8 4 cylinders
The gas ones have weak compressors
So check the AC works,
And that’s all I’ve really heard about this car
I have the same model and year and my AC has been working fine and my car has 140k miles
RCMOTO my ac takes about 5 minutes to get cold but it does eventually get cold
Your video was very helpful. how about 2014 vw cc with 60k miles? Thank you!
Thank you very much for the feedback. As long as the 2014 CC with 60k miles comes with a risk of the turbo goes bad if you buy the 2.0T version. Buying the V6 version should be OK if it has good maintenance record.
OMGosh, my sincere condolences on the loss of your son.
Thanks for your vids on VWs. I have a 2009 Jetta TDI that’s a part of that VW emissions mess. I’ve read that the VW emissions solution “neuters” the TDI, so I refuse to do it. I’m considering selling MY Jetta back to VW, but the thought of it kills me. Not sure what to do. Your thoughts?
Thank you very much for your kind words. If VW wants to buy it back, I will sell it and get the new Tiguan. I drove both the 2013 Jetta and Tiguan. The Tiguan performs a lot better on snow 😀
Entjik Jeffrie Thanks for the input; the deadline is Sept 1st.
My pleasure. I have a lot of DIY Maintenance videos on my channel for the VW Tiguan if you ever get one 😀
Thank you !!!!!
My pleasure 😀
I'm a college student currently thinking about buying a VW golf 2008-2013. Should I go gas or diesel? I've seen some say don't go diesel on newer ones because of emission restrictions.
@@ejsgarage Anything particular I should look for when looking at used ones? Like something that can be a big repair cost.
@@carljr.99 Look at the carfax if the owner does regular oil change because abused and neglected turbocharger can be very eexpensive to maintain.
hi EJ , my wife wants to buy a 2006 beetle 2.5l I5 with 200k km, s there anything I should look for, when we went to look at it the first time it was making a ticking when A/c is on.
Hi Joel, the 2006 Beetle will be a money drain. The 2013 or newer is a lot better choice and it is a lot nicer car. My wife has 2013 Beetle Turbo
Don't follow vw's oil change interval of 10k miles. Use either LiquiMoly or use Castrol 0w40 European formula (not the 5w40). Change it out every 4-5k miles on the direct injection turbo engines. Use premium Top Tier fuel.
EJ you’re such a blessing to this world as I’m sure your son was. What do you think about a used 2012 VW Jetta with 120K mikes?
Thank you very much Lauryn for your kind words. 2012 Jetta with 120k will be OK to keep to 3 to 5 years. It will require more maintenance and repairs than if you buy one with lower milieage like 20k mileage. How much is it?
EJ'S GARAGE $4,000. I checked the vehicle history report and it showed that it was in a accident but was not reported as savage. Also, the trunk of the car appears to not be aligned I suspect it’s from the accident and the drivers seat is slightly ripped/peeling. Should I move forward with the sale?
Don't buy it. There must be other unreported damages and it will be hard to sell if you need to sell it.
sorry about your son dude. You just got a new subscriber...
I'm looking forward to buy a used 2012 vw passat station wagon..1.8 l tsi with a mileage of 42,000 km. Any advice ? is the car worth it? any major issues with the passat
Thank you very much for your support. The Passat should be good. Make sure flush the engine, change the oil, and clean the fuel injectors using this instruction czcams.com/video/X66uAK55X28/video.html
@@ejsgarage thanks so much
Great vid....As a multiple VW owner, I appreciate how you've illustrated the importance of doing that general maintenance. If the Germans are guilty of anything, it's complexity, and this carries over to their automobiles. The engineering in their cars is amazing, but complex and absolutely requires an owner to be "on top of things" as it pertains to maintenance. The single most important thing to do is to check the engine oil level frequently....not letting it go lower than the acceptable range. In addition, use excellent quality full-synthetic oil and a "top shelf" oil filter. I've owned three Jettas, my current being a 2022 Jetta GLI with the 2.0 TSI Turbo coupled to the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. Forget what you hear about full-synthetic oils allowing greatly extended oil change intervals....not worth the risk. I use either Liqui Moly or Ravenol full-synthetic oil together with a VW/Audi oil filter every 5,000 miles......no exceptions or excuses. I've never experienced any mechanical breakdowns or problems and absolutely LOVE my GLI.
Thank you very much. The GLI is a great car 😊👍
Thankyou for this video, sorry for the loss of your son❤️
My pleasure. Thank you and God bless you 🙏
Another good vid, sorry to hear of the loss of your son, sadly I know exactly how that feels...
Thank you very much. It was very difficult and it took a while to recover.
Thanks so much for the video, every time I go to the dealership its so damm expensive that I actually think to change my Jetta x a Corolla,Sentra or even an Accent but after see your video now I know I have to go somewhere else
My pleasure Brother Jam. I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla, the truth is the CarMax Toyota dealership charged the same amount of money as the VW dealership. That's why I teach people how to maintain their the VWs to make sure that they can do their own maintenance. There are times when we have to go to the dealership for fixing major stuff. Have a great day 😀
Dealerships are to scam people lol. I am going to finance my car and avoid the dealership for oil changes or things that I can fix or take it somewhere else for cheap
I am just thinking into get VW New beetle 2008 1.6 liters and 97,000 km is used but I am wondering how much money it will cost me to maintain, You think I should go for it??
I won't buy it if I were you and buy the 2013 model or younger with less mileage.
I Have my 1995 VW Beetle now is 24 years old and still good as new. air cooled engine.
That's amazing that you have taken care of the 1995 VW Beetle very well. 👋👍👋👍😀
scott am about to buy 2019 jetta i liked the car but idk about the realiability
I’m looking at a 2014 Jetta with about 100k miles on it. If it’s mechanically sound right now, should I expect it to make it to 200k? Or is it likely it will give me problems soon?
100k cars will always have a problem, the parts are getting brittle at that mileage. It will make it to 200k but not without issues.
100% agree with this video, VW's have always been great to me as long as they've been taken care of, and they are super simple to work on!
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. That's awesome that you have taken care of your VW. The VW is one of the easiest car to work on because VW makes it very easy to people to do their own DIY work if they are willing to learn how to do it. What kind of VW do you drive?
no problem! I try really hard to make them last and stay as smooth as possible haha, I currently have a 2013 Tiguan 2.0t 4Motion but i've also had:
1999 Audi A6 (basically a passat)
2000 Jetta TDI
2001 Jetta 2.0
2000 Beetle 2.0
2003 Passat 2.8
1999 Audi A4
2006 Jetta TDI
2009 Rabbit 2.5
2003 Jetta GLI
2002 Golf TDI
I've had my share of VW maintenance over the years and have worked on all of these!
"I try really hard to make them last and stay as smooth as possible" I love that :-) Good job Pierre! Wow you have a great collection of AUDI and VW! Is there any wisdom that you would like to share with us since you have driven a lot of AUDI and VW? :)
haha yeah i've dealt with my fare share of them, i find the best tools anyone could have with VW is a good set of torque bits, and a Vag Com cable (along with laptop...ect) because with Vag Com you can diagnose individual modules in the car and track the problem all the way down to the exact component that is having issues
OMG That's is super helpful! I need to get myself the Vag Com cable. I really appreciate your wisdom there Piere :)
Hey, man! I have a Tiguan just like yours, but it needs brakes replacement. Did you ever have to replace brakes on yours? Would you recommend taking it to the dealership and pay the big bucks, or take it to a more economic auto shop like Midas? Thanks in advance!
I am going to make a brake replacement video soon when the weather gets warmer. It is not that hard to do. You will save more money.
EJ'S GARAGE That will be awesome! Do you know if special VW tools will be needed and the brakes brand you’ll get?
You just need the mechanic tools set. amzn.to/2Trespf if you subscribe to the channel and turn the bell on, it will tell you when the video will be up. 😀 Have a great weekend 😀
I'm looking into getting a 2015 passat what's your thoughts and condolences for your son.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I really like the Passat. I will buy the low mileage V6 version without the turbo because turbo is very expensive to replace.
Hello sir! i im looking to get a vw getta gli 2017 do you have eny idea if those car are worth and reliable to buy ? thanks 🙏
The 2017 Jetta will be reliable if being maintained properly.
My jetta 2.5 2006 has 267xxx little maintenance ...daily driver ...just take care of them and they will last remember DIY always nobody's going to care for your stuff more than you :D
That's awesome that your Jetta is still running strong at 267k. You are correct that DIY maintenance will help to make the car last for a long time. Good job Christian.