Being a pack rat finally pays off **attention VW Passat owners**

We started having a lot of problems with our 2004 VW Passat, specifically dealing with ignition coils, and replaced all 4 of them.

We knew we wanted a larger vehicle for the dogs so we traded in our VW and got a Honda CR-V.

After trading it in, I found the service manual, extra keys, etc. and got rid of them. However, I held on to all the paperwork. Years of service bills, original purchase paperwork, all of it. I figured I'd give it a year.

Today I opened a piece of mail from VW, thinking I'd have to tell them I no longer own the car. It was paperwork telling me that the ignition coil problem was widespread and that it was a mandatory fix that I could have them replace for free. Won't do me much good now, right?

There's also a form to get reimbursement for anyone who previously replaced them!! Obviously, you need proof that you paid for them. Which I still have, because I never threw anything away.

Re: Being a pack rat finally pays off **attention VW Passat owners**

Bumping for Monday crew, I know there are a few VW owners here!

Re: Being a pack rat finally pays off **attention VW Passat owners**

nicely done!

I keep stuff, just not organized!

Re: Being a pack rat finally pays off **attention VW Passat owners**

That's so great that you kept all the paperwork.

Just wanted to add that the same is true for VW Jettas made during certain years. I had all my engine coils replaced on my Jetta about three years ago because of the same problem.

Re: Being a pack rat finally pays off **attention VW Passat owners**

Audi A4 owners too

my BF paid to have this fixed on his car and now gets his money back!!!!!!!!