Because of the potential locations of the leak, the dealer doesn't believe that they can bag it. Ergo, anything that they do will be the first in a series of events, including replacing everything. Under Mass. Lemon Law AND the federal Magnuson-Moss Act, what's going on substantially impacts the fair market value of the item in question. I'm going to fight for a replacement.
930 miles on it. It has a water leak and the carpet, padding, firewall insulation, etc. are soaked. The STINK would kill a moose. VW wants to try and fix it. The body shop mgr. said that even if he replaces the seats, carpets, headliner, insulation, and puts it back together, there's no way the car will be the same. Plus, my wife and I have bad allergies and have both been sickened when we ride in the car.
Is It Time to Ban Cell Phone Use in Cars Nationally, or am I just being Cranky?
I've been nearly picked off 3 times by young women talking on cell phones while driving. The latest was in last week's snow. As I'm about to pull out, I spot this small foreign car traveling at full speed. I slammed on the brakes, and watched as she tried to negotiate the turn into the shopping center I was pulling out of. She looked about 12, cell phone glued to the ear, and driving like an idiot in 3 inches of snow. She missed me by about a foot, but skidded a good 300 to 400 feet pulling double donuts. She regained control and drove back and in, never letting go of the cell phone for a minute. Another rear-ended me at the lights because she was on the cell. Had her license for 2 weeks. Am I missing something here? Or should we not be on phones while driving? My phone is shut off as soon as I get behind the wheel.
-capnlucerne
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