Wow -- this is an incredibly frustrating process.
I've called a dozen transmission shops. No one will flush my
transmission fluid and replace the filter. "We don't work on
Volkswagens," is the standard response.
I have found one person that will actually work on the transmission.
Now I have to get the car from the dealer to this shop, a distance of
115 miles. I suppose I need to have it towed -- could I drive it? He
says that if it needs work, he will rebuild the transmission rather
than purchasing a rebuilt unit. Is that OK? Or should I encourage him
to use a rebuilt transmission from one of the websites on this list?
Volkswagen has offered to help. They'll give me a $1500 cash back
coupon redeemable for six months. Isn't that rich? I have to spend
$6000 for repairs, and they expect I'll want to replace it in six months?
I'll keep plugging away. Thanks for your help throughout the process.
BTW -- is there an agreed upon source for the the transmission fluid
that will be less expensive than the dealer network?
-Erich
