Why does Volkswagen sell cars with known faults, like the DMF in my Eos Sport?

I now know why Volkswagen Group is the world’s most profitable car company: it makes cars with cheap components that fail after 32,000 miles and then sells replacement parts at high prices for its dealers to install at extortionate rates. In the past six months, my five-year-old Eos Sport 2.0 TDi (bought from new and serviced exclusively by Alan Day Volkswagen) has required a new window motor, seat-belt latch and dual-mass flywheel at a total cost of £1649.23. The DMF particularly rankles – it is a known fault with this engine. Alan Day offered a derisory 10 per cent discount, which Volkswagen said it would only match. I have refused and now wish to go after them for selling a product with a known fault. Please advise how best to proceed.

Asked on 24 November 2012 by NS, London SE21

Answered by Honest John
People believe Volkswagens are such reliable cars that they are continually worth repairing.
Similar questions
I bought a Ford C-Max 1.6DCI Titanium in April 2011 and since its first service in December 2011 I have had acceleration problems. The main issue is when I am accelerating, when there is a flat spot with...
I have a Peugeot 207 SW with just 30,000 miles on the clock. It is still within its three-year warranty and at 29,000 miles the clutch went. Peugeot would not repair this under warranty and the new clutch...
I'm thinking of buying a car to use as a taxi. I've noticed a lot of drivers use the Skoda Octavia. I was prepared to buy a 2004 diesel model when a mate of mine who is in the trade told me they suffer...
Related models
Goes and handles well with space for four adults. Decent luggage trunk top up and fresh air top down.
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer