Tag: dieselgate
Buying a Fixed TDI? Things to Check!
BostoVolkswagen is auctioning bought-back TDIs to dealers for fix and resale. There are quite a few available (3,400 on cars.com last time we checked) and they appear to be selling well. Many TDI fans see this is their last chance to snag a nearly-new TDI, as VW says they won’t be importing any in the ...
3.0L Touareg TDIs Approved for Sale
On Black Friday, VW announced it’ll allow dealers to start selling the 3.0L Touareg TDIs once again, model years 2013-2016! Dealers are going to price these to sell, with brand new 2016 vehicles going for just under $9,000 off the sticker price and previous years discounted heavily as well. The vehicles are going to be ...
3.0 Liter TDI Fix Approved
On October 23rd, the EPA approved a deal with VW to fix the 3.0 liter TDIs.
Volkswagen Gen 1 Fix Impressions: Vol.2
In the middle of August, I had my 2010 Jetta “fixed”. As I reported immediately after the fix, the car drove as well, if not better, than before the fix. Power delivery and responsiveness was improved. And, as predicted by VW, the engine was slightly noisier than pre-fix. This was especially noticeable on the highway. ...
2017 Ecodiesels Approved for Sale
The Ecodiesel is back! In late July the EPA gave official approval for Fiat-Chrysler to resume selling model year 2017 Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel models. This bring to a close what at first some assumed to be a “Dieselgate Part 2” follow up to VW, complete with buybacks and fines. However, according ...
“Fixed” 2015 Mileage Report
One of the largest concerns surrounding DIESELGATE is the impact that the emissions “fix” would have on performance and efficiency. So far, it seems those worries were unfounded. We have two 2015 models in the IDParts fleet – a 2015 Jetta Sedan w/ DSG automatic transmission and a 2015 Golf Sportwagen with the 6-speed manual ...
DIESELGATE – 2015 Modifications and Warranty
We now know more about the emissions modification process for model-year 2015 TDIs. Plus, fixed 2015 TDIs are getting an extended emissions warranty. The paperwork regarding the modification & extended warranty is pretty confusing, so we will do our best to brake it down for you. Click read more for full details…
DIESELGATE – Unsold 2015s Now Available!
VW has gotten permission from the EPA to sell leftover, new, unsold 2015 TDIs. We’ve got the information you need to know about buying one and getting the best deal you can.
DIESELGATE Series – Buyout or Fix, which is better?
A question that we get asked often at IDParts is whether the buyback or the fix is the better offer. The answer is – both. Check out why I think so…
DIESELGATE Series – DPF Technical Description
How the exhaust systems on 2.0L TDI “Clean Diesels” work, and why they matter if you want to understand “Dieselgate” and how VW cheated emissions testing.