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kottan-ermittelt Guest
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24-09-2004, 16:40 Subject: LMM: Wear and Tear vs. Defects - Legal Advice |
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The LMM (likely referring to a mass airflow sensor) and the windshield wiper linkage in my A4 (2.5 TDI, 12/99, 90,000 km) need to be replaced. I bought the car from the dealer 5 months ago. Is this considered a wear and tear item, or is the dealer obligated to replace it? What would something like that likely cost? I would appreciate any advice: Who might know about this?
Best regards from Düsseldorf.
Kottan.
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WarLord Guest
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24-09-2004, 18:09 Subject: LMM: Wear and Tear vs. Defects - Legal Advice |
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I also had it exchanged.
Best regards, WarLord.
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27-09-2004, 8:24 Subject: LMM: Wear and Tear vs. Defects - Legal Advice |
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The dealer claims that the mass airflow sensor (MAF) and wiper linkage are wear-and-tear items and are therefore not covered by any warranty. Is he correct?
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Holger247 Schrauber

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27-09-2004, 8:46 Subject: LMM: Wear and Tear vs. Defects - Legal Advice |
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Interesting perspective.
Neither of these are typically considered wear-and-tear items.
The windshield wiper linkage has never broken on any of my previous cars (except for the Golf IV). On the Golf IV, it failed after only 3 years - in my opinion, this is a design flaw.
The LMM (lambda measuring module) was not originally designed as a wear part, but over time, VW realized that these components could also fail.
I would not accept that, as these parts are not considered wear and tear items, even when compared to other vehicles. --------------------------------------------
GIV - 98 - ALH
Touran 5T 2.0 TDI
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