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> Very unhappy experience at VW, Goh Brothers Motor sdn bhd & Volkswagen

TSBlackForce
post Oct 2 2013, 11:34 PM, updated 13y ago

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This gonna be a little bit long but its complete story of mine.

5 or 6 months ago, my car (Volkswagen Beetle which still under Volkswagen warranty for 2 to 3 years) was having engine unstable and going to stop by itself, so i decided to take my car had a visit to Goh Brothers Motor sdn bhd located at Sungai Penang, Pulau Penang. I was able to bring my car there after quite a number of appointment with them. This is the first time i sent my car there, at the next day they told me the problem caused by my carbon sensor, they told me it just require to clean the sensor. So i believed and ask them to do so. After two days i went to collect my car, by the time i left the service center, the problem still exist. So i called and do another appointment, Goh side replied that i have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks. But it took me 1 month to took my car to the service center again. The second time i sent my car there and told the same problem, they told me to clean the carbon sensor again. But this time the problem seems to solved. Until days before 2nd of September, the engine of my car started to unstable.

At the noon of 2nd September (heavy rain), suddenly my cars' brake paddle stuck and i couldn't brake, the engine stop and smoke came out from front left of my car. So i called the Volkswagen Roadside Assistance, which promise will arrive in 90 minutes but end up i was waiting for them for 4 hours. After towed to Sungai Pinang Volkswagen service center, i called and they told me to let me know what happen to my car at the next day. They did not call me at 3th September, so i called them again at 4th September, Goh side told me they were still troubleshooting problem for my car, and will call back. After one day waiting, i called them back at 5th September, they told me the cause of my problem is from my battery. I argued with them said that smoke came out from my car and the brake paddle stuck had nothing related to my battery some more the battery was new one, but they insist it was my battery problem. And left me no choice have to accept what they told me, so i request them to take any battery to test in my car, they told me if i wanna test, i have to pay for the new battery because they do not have any battery that can test. So i called the person i bought the battery to have me a replacement, after changed the battery my car finally start up. They told me that the problem of smoke came out from my engine and brake paddle stuck is actually all doing good and no problem at all.

So i went to collect my car at Friday, at Friday night (heavy rain) after 45 minutes when i almost reach the parking of my condo, my engine idle unstable again and feel like gonna stop, in order to prevent engine dead i have to step on my gas paddle constantly. Then my brake paddle stuck again, its totally malfunction. Luckily i did not involved in any road accident. It was 12:30am, so i decided to take my car to the service center the next morning. The next morning my car couldn't start up after 10 minutes of trying, so i called Volkswagen Roadside Assistance again, they promised will arrive in 60 minutes. ( File number is : X113061321 } I left my car key to my security guards so they could pick up my car when they arrive, i can't wait for them because i was going to attend an important meeting. After around 1 hour, someone called me they collect my car but they told me my car can start up and they will tow to the service center anyhow. At the same day afternoon, i went to the service center and i was tried to explain to them what i experienced, this condition of my car may cause me to involve into road accident which may risk my life. They said they will start troubleshooting for the problem, end up i wait for them to answer me until 11th of September, i called them to ask, the person in charge name En. Kurma, he keep telling me they are still checking and promised to call me back but never.

After that he called me and told me the problem was my brake pad and disc rotor, i was confused and told him it has nothing to do with the pad and rotor as the problem not brake not gripping but paddle malfunction, but they insisted and told me to change the brake pad, disc rotor and brake fluid which cost me around RM1,100.00 and i reject since i ask other technician as the told me this incident only will occur when the brake pump or something called vacuum malfunction and my car still under warranty. At 13th of September i visit the service center again and i wish to talk with Kurma face to face, but end up fail to met him. So i request to meet the technician who in charge my car, maybe he understand what happening to my car. The technician name some sort of Ah Yuan, i told him everything and told him to update me directly because i have lost faith in En. Kurma since he never update me and failed to follow up at all. I called them again at 17th of September due to nobody update me at all, so i called and talk with Ah Yuan in the line and he told me that i must change my brake fluid around RM200++ and i accepted. Another problem that caused my aircond having leaking noises after incident of 2nd of September, if i wanted to fix it i will only able to collect my car at 24th September but i already told them i must collect my car at 20th September. But i have no choice i have to collect my car at 24th of September.

At 24th September i did not receive call from Goh side, so i called them and they told me that i must wait until 27th due to waiting aircond cooling coil to arrive and i have to bear cost of the aircond gas refilling around RM100++, i have to accept it. But at 27th September En. Kurma called me and told me i cant collect my car because of cooling coil haven't arrive, i told them to explain everything to me and give me an exact date to collect my car but he couldn't answer me. So i complaint to Volkswagen Malaysia, person in charge of my case name Ms. Jessy. I told her everything and she said she will update me with my car status in the same day. But until 1st of October, both Goh Brothers Motor sdn bhd and Volkswagen Malaysia did not gave me any response. So i called Kurma again since he never call back, he told me most probably i can only collect it as early 13th October, i refused and ask him to lend me car as i having transportation problem but he told me he cant decide, he told me he would discuss with his branch manager and will give me a call but never. And i called Volkswagen Malaysia and spoke to Jessy again and told her everything again, i request to talk to their technical department o discuss about brake paddle stuck and engine idling unstable but Jessy told me all technician were not available. She promised me will contact me at the next day, but never. So i call her back the next day (2nd October) but her colleague told me Jessy was engaged for many times, they ask me to left note to Jessy so she could call me back but until now still haven't call me back. Then i call Kurma to get updated of my car status and the request of lending a car but Kurma was engaged for many times, i asked them to call me back but never.

I had been wait for the whole and siting here typing this helpless and hopeless. I still have to pay for installment, which cost me RM2000 per month. And now i have to rent a car which cost me RM100 per day. But the biggest concern is even after collect my car the problem of my brake and engine problem already risk my life and i really helpless now. I tried to talk with experienced technician they told me it could me wiring malfunction due to those incident (brake vacuum, engine idling unstable, battery totally discharged and cooling coil leaking at the same moment) were in raining day. So i believe its short circuit of the wiring system. I am already lost faith in Volkswagen servicing and the worst Goh Brothers Motor Sdn Bhd. Please let me know what should i do.

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BlackForce   Very unhappy experience at VW   Oct 2 2013, 11:34 PM
Xploit Machine   have u called VW malaysia and explain this situati...   Oct 2 2013, 11:39 PM
vincent_ng86   He did.   Oct 2 2013, 11:39 PM
selinix   Is this the new volkswagen beetle or the previous ...   Oct 2 2013, 11:39 PM
TuranWS   This stupid Goh Bro can go to hell...no better in ...   Oct 2 2013, 11:41 PM
vmammoth   This is how an incompetent support team handle cus...   Oct 2 2013, 11:44 PM
BlackForce   Yes i called, even Volkswagen Malaysia are useles...   Oct 2 2013, 11:46 PM
selinix   Volkswagen cars are utter crap in terms of reliabi...   Oct 2 2013, 11:47 PM
Empathy   This do not happen with VW cars alone .It happen...   Oct 3 2013, 04:36 AM
chemistry101   The VW M'sia and Goh are excellent "tai-c...   Oct 2 2013, 11:53 PM
selinix   Sometimes i think they just don't have the ban...   Oct 2 2013, 11:57 PM
Alan   your experience (engine dead just b4 reaching cond...   Oct 2 2013, 11:58 PM
BlackForce   At least you guys clearly know what happeb to...   Oct 3 2013, 12:03 AM
selinix   Honestly speaking, replacing the DSG doesn't...   Oct 3 2013, 12:21 AM
wiraone   So this DSG problem is still persist? When I test ...   Oct 3 2013, 12:13 AM
electron   until very recently, they are the only dealer for ...   Oct 3 2013, 12:15 AM
mugenz   Serious. I agree that they can't have even tec...   Oct 3 2013, 12:41 AM
unitron   Really arr..? How come still so many VW on the roa...   Oct 3 2013, 12:44 AM
dares   I have a friend who is just utterly smitten with...   Oct 3 2013, 12:59 AM
BlackForce   This is ridiculous, styling and life which are mo...   Oct 3 2013, 01:25 AM
selinix   Drive VW = means Very Wealthy   Oct 3 2013, 01:06 AM
unitron   I cannot brain her explanation.... rofl...   Oct 3 2013, 01:01 AM
Wangan   ya. sometimes it ridiculous. last time i had a pro...   Oct 3 2013, 01:10 AM
babyk   @BlackForce You can send your car for me to diag...   Oct 3 2013, 01:11 AM
kcng   if any one u want to know... jessy is one of the ...   Oct 3 2013, 01:28 AM
AmenoJaku   Got pic?   Oct 3 2013, 06:45 AM
dynamic123   dam it,the worst part is u still need to pay RM2k ...   Oct 3 2013, 04:51 AM
ericmaxman   VW = People's Car in Germany. Prettt much lik...   Oct 3 2013, 07:02 AM
efaceninja   why don't copy this thread's link and past...   Oct 3 2013, 07:10 AM
EnergyAnalyst   TS described engine related problem right ?, we ar...   Oct 3 2013, 07:29 AM
ruffey   Great info for all... thanks a lot for your story....   Oct 3 2013, 07:44 AM
m0r31d8ng3l   Is Wing Hin Autohaus any better?   Oct 3 2013, 08:03 AM
timeonce   I suggest you email to VW international. As they d...   Oct 3 2013, 08:11 AM
dstl1128   Fixed. German makes rank the lowest in the most ...   Oct 3 2013, 08:20 AM
EnergyAnalyst   Engine reliability - top 10 brands according to W...   Oct 3 2013, 09:58 AM
efaceninja   "Among the 15 brands included in the 2013 stu...   Oct 3 2013, 08:23 AM
WilliamHoo   Noobsss German QUALITY Speaks for ITSELF   Oct 3 2013, 08:33 AM
jimmygohcl85   How about VW Jetta? Test Drive feel very good   Oct 3 2013, 09:06 AM
allenultra   The gearbox failure/defective hardly come during...   Oct 3 2013, 09:19 AM
Dwango   The Jetta is good. Refined and quiet. A friend i...   Oct 3 2013, 10:01 AM
BlackForce   I mean the after sales service not durable of the...   Oct 3 2013, 09:51 AM
jakal sombong   i think they knew the problem from complaints all...   Oct 3 2013, 10:00 AM
wiraone   I guess I made a good decision to go for Accord in...   Oct 3 2013, 10:02 AM
dtna7   another typical example of a VW owner's nightm...   Oct 3 2013, 10:05 AM
Matrix   Actually, my Proton SC very good....called me whe...   Oct 3 2013, 03:53 PM
EnergyAnalyst   :respect: seriously respect :respect: Show them ...   Oct 3 2013, 03:55 PM
dtna7   you bet!   Oct 3 2013, 10:07 AM
dtna7   it's using the same GB. Pray. Pray really har...   Oct 3 2013, 10:08 AM
Dwango   He is quite well-off anyway. It's less than ...   Oct 3 2013, 09:31 PM
vey99   oldest trick in servis line change the easy part...   Oct 3 2013, 10:29 AM
geek8585   if i were in your shoes, make this bigger with the...   Oct 3 2013, 10:41 AM
feelfree   Haha, bro I do not think you are the only victim, ...   Oct 3 2013, 11:05 AM
leftist   the only reliable VW car is polo sedan..u dont hav...   Oct 3 2013, 11:13 AM
Mavik   And that is why I sold of my VW Golf........spent ...   Oct 3 2013, 11:14 AM
Azurika   If i were you, ill write to their HQ, letting them...   Oct 3 2013, 11:15 AM
amdxp   But but ..... it seems the TS is using the older v...   Oct 3 2013, 11:19 AM
wiraone   The DSG issue wasn't raised by the TS but it...   Oct 3 2013, 11:56 AM
chokolato   that's why i tell ppl many time. Volkswagen is...   Oct 3 2013, 11:34 AM
jwrx   Bro, you have a strong case. File a case with C...   Oct 3 2013, 11:35 AM
matmoto5125   I 100% agree with this. Rather than running back...   Oct 3 2013, 11:43 AM
ZzZzz...   can summarize mar? plssss   Oct 3 2013, 11:54 AM
zweimmk   To TS: http://ttpm.kpdnkk.gov.my/portal/index.php...   Oct 3 2013, 11:56 AM
EnergyAnalyst   :respect:   Oct 3 2013, 03:56 PM
feelfree   Sometime I really kesian those VW owner, paid so m...   Oct 3 2013, 12:07 PM
huaren1978   Berapa kali mau cakap, a VW to Germany is what a...   Oct 3 2013, 05:13 PM
kcng   regardless of the super good after sales service o...   Oct 3 2013, 12:11 PM
zweimmk   Eh ok la, I had 7 good years with Toyota. Their ...   Oct 3 2013, 12:18 PM
scotty   Very true. They feel upper abit.   Oct 3 2013, 12:58 PM
cybermaster98   So what has TS done so far? Has this been publishe...   Oct 3 2013, 01:07 PM
ConmanHunter   What makes you feel that people drives VW feels ...   Oct 3 2013, 03:27 PM
scotty   same spec same class but more expensive?   Oct 3 2013, 06:24 PM
ConmanHunter   To be honest. I am driving a Mk6 golf gti. Somet...   Oct 4 2013, 08:43 AM
Yapmy   I totally agree with your statement. I bought a ...   Oct 4 2013, 10:13 AM
ReVolVolution   Should try Ver 10 Scooby STi. The power is unbe...   Oct 4 2013, 10:33 AM
efaceninja   i think TS's VW is not DSG but since a f...   Oct 3 2013, 02:22 PM
Janick1437   my sis previously also got the same problem like t...   Oct 3 2013, 02:33 PM
EnergyAnalyst   wow sound like a lot of work, but can we know wha...   Oct 3 2013, 02:39 PM
Janick1437   car settled within 2 days, with direct response ...   Oct 3 2013, 02:49 PM
EnergyAnalyst   :clap: lawyer - scary lawyer or legal lingo laden...   Oct 3 2013, 03:51 PM
Mamapapamsia   Yes VW sc is horrible. Very slow and always hv t...   Oct 3 2013, 02:59 PM
bumfart   write a letter to VW group. Address is to VW headq...   Oct 3 2013, 03:12 PM
JoeYoung   I am also having problem with VW Juru. Still wa...   Oct 3 2013, 03:41 PM
amdxp   For me too, used to own Avanza for 6 yrs, SC qui...   Oct 3 2013, 04:00 PM
timeonce   wow .. seem proton in middle yeah.. ^^ .. or they ...   Oct 3 2013, 06:17 PM
Daniel John   VW SC same like Proton SC? funny... eyh...y proto...   Oct 3 2013, 07:51 PM
efaceninja   a quick look at VW Malaysia FB page, almost every ...   Oct 3 2013, 08:21 PM
unitron   I don't own a Proton... but have visited servi...   Oct 3 2013, 09:42 PM
ken74   Why not u check at other SC?   Oct 3 2013, 10:31 PM
BlackForce   Already complaint to vw germany, and national cons...   Oct 3 2013, 11:32 PM
psycho1   Expect worse after warranty ended.   Oct 3 2013, 11:47 PM
alwinnng   2.0 6spd got these problems?   Oct 4 2013, 02:12 AM
mystvearn   Few years ago, VW topped the J.D Power survey. ...   Oct 4 2013, 02:35 AM
EnergyAnalyst   This is sales satisfaction index (SSI) study, i h...   Oct 4 2013, 06:07 AM
dvinez   bro, usually those problem come out around what ...   Oct 4 2013, 08:56 AM
dtna7   Thanks for reminding us that this JD Power survey...   Oct 4 2013, 09:47 AM
EddyHyip   this is scary.. to learn about terrible service ex...   Oct 4 2013, 10:05 AM
zweimmk   Gti mk6 uses a wet clutch 6 speed DSG. As far as...   Oct 4 2013, 10:11 AM
siegwarhiet   Why blame Proton?? :furious:   Oct 4 2013, 10:27 AM
kww   Cause they are root cause of me paying double of ...   Oct 4 2013, 10:38 AM
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