The Passat is a large family car that has been getting produced since 1973 by German manufacturer Volkswagen and is now up to its 8^th generation. It is similar to other luxury sedans like the Audi A3, A4 & S3, the BMW 3 series and the Mercedes Benz C class.

The Passat is available as a 5 door sedan or wagon and is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder with a petrol or diesel option.

Common Issues with the Volkswagen Passat?

The VW Passat is a luxury family car that with regular servicing and maintenance should remain a reliable vehicle for many years. The experienced mechanics at Auto Studio in Adelaide are experts in European cars and would be happy to perform regular servicing on your Volkswagen. Here are some common problems that you may encounter with your VW Passat.

Engine Coil

A common problem with the VW Passat is for the engine coil to fail. This can cause the engine to misfire, lose power, have a rough or inconsistent idle or force the check engine light to become illuminated. If you have experienced any of these problems with your car, then book in with the experienced mechanics at Auto Studio and we can check your vehicle and fix the problem.

Oil Leaks

Oil leaks are a problem that can occur with all cars, and the Passat is no exception. It is common for the gasket seals to deteriorate over time and cause the engine oil to leak. While this may start out as a minor inconvenience it is something that can progress to larger problems down the track and best to have it attended to early on. If you have been experiencing oil leaks from your car then let the friendly staff know when booking in your next service and we will gladly isolate the problem and have your vehicle running at optimum performance.

ABS Pump Module

In various models of the Passat range there has been trouble with the ABS Pump Module. This can pose a serious safety risk and is something that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Signs that there may be a problem with your ABS Pump include an unresponsive brake pedal, hard to press brake pedal, brakes locking up or an illuminated ABS light. The friendly team at Auto Studio are experts in Volkswagen models and would be happy to repair your ABS Module if you are experiencing any of these issues with your car.

Auto Studio are experts in servicing European cars. Get in touch with our friendly team for all your servicing, repairs and maintenance needs.