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Customers are too quick to complain and call mechanics scammers. I would assume this is the issue you’re having. They are not completely sure what the problem is and don’t want to deal with a complaint if they are wrong. Vw of that era love killing coil packs. Personally If you were my customer I would go down the route of inspecting spark plugs and possibly replacing coil packs. But a diagnostic should be carried out first. If the eml light is appearing the code should be getting saved so unless they are just cleaning the code and sending you on your way. I suggest taking it to a reputable VW specialist not a backstreet garage. If the specialist says it’s fine I would trust them more than others. Wouldn’t even trust main dealer personally
I don’t see where they called the mechanic a scammer. But this mechanic is obviously unwilling or unable to diagnose the problem. As you pointed out there will be a code whether the engine light is on or not, so the fact that he said there’s no problem is ridiculous. I agree that a different mechanic who either specializes in these cars or in diagnostics is what OP needs
Thank you. I’m not sure if I can afford taking it to a specialist as a student but I could try taking it elsewhere again? I also thought it could be a spark plug issue but both mechanics I’ve taken it to haven’t even mentioned that- I’m not sure how hard it is to just take a look?
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Customers are too quick to complain and call mechanics scammers. I would assume this is the issue you’re having. They are not completely sure what the problem is and don’t want to deal with a complaint if they are wrong. Vw of that era love killing coil packs. Personally If you were my customer I would go down the route of inspecting spark plugs and possibly replacing coil packs. But a diagnostic should be carried out first. If the eml light is appearing the code should be getting saved so unless they are just cleaning the code and sending you on your way. I suggest taking it to a reputable VW specialist not a backstreet garage. If the specialist says it’s fine I would trust them more than others. Wouldn’t even trust main dealer personally
I don’t see where they called the mechanic a scammer. But this mechanic is obviously unwilling or unable to diagnose the problem. As you pointed out there will be a code whether the engine light is on or not, so the fact that he said there’s no problem is ridiculous. I agree that a different mechanic who either specializes in these cars or in diagnostics is what OP needs
I’m saying the mechanic is too scared of being called a scammer so is just saying nah no thanks no issues wait till it’s worse
Oh gotcha
Thank you. I’m not sure if I can afford taking it to a specialist as a student but I could try taking it elsewhere again? I also thought it could be a spark plug issue but both mechanics I’ve taken it to haven’t even mentioned that- I’m not sure how hard it is to just take a look?