First time posting to this forum. All your help would be muchly appreciated.
I've sold on my old car (Peugeot 306....12 years of faultess service) and I'm now looking at buying a good second hand Golf VI Match Edition 1.4 tsi (the 122bhp one). I was on the verge of getting one when I started looking at the problems these engines have with the timing chains. I know if the chain goes it's a rebuild or worse case...a new engine!
My questions are:
- Are they that problematic or is it concentrated on the GT models with the turbo and supercharger?
- If I did buy one and the chain did go, would VW be liable for the repairs?
- I would get the AA or RAC to give it a once over but would they pick up any issues with the chain?
I'd be grateful if anyone could give me some info or any personal experiences before I part with any cash.
Many thanks!
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