Why does the styling get hate?? I think VW honestly has the best looking non-luxury cars. And In my opinion this looks better than a BMW and a Mercedes. Simple looking yet Beautiful car.
Sure, some BMWs and Mercedes look worse than this German corolla, but the CLA looks much better than the Jetta. In fact, the Kia and Hyundai look better than the Jetta
Agreed, that's why I just bought one. I like the simple styling. A lot of the other new vehicles are ugly and look they came out of a 1970s sci-fi movie.
I have a 2016 with same engine. 126000 miles. oil changes, spark plugs , filters, etc . Now timing belt. No issues except a spring in seat recliner come off. May just be my experience but it's been a great car. I drive a crap ton. Will see how it does . I'm getting carbon cleaned out soon for extra measure.
@@speedkar99 not to bad because I do it. 😁 Oil change every 7500 instead of 10000. Cost about 40$filter and oil . Trans fluid drain and fill every 75000,spark plugs, normal stuff . Cost a little more than a Nissan versa that I had and put 190000 miles on . Certain engines are better than others that's for sure. I also have a 2008 rabbit with 2.5 5cyl .It's pretty solid.
My friend bought a JETTA in 2005, used it until this year and bought another new JETTA. He is always a VW fan and he is very happy enjoying his new car. I also leased a base JETTA 6mt, it gave me a big surprise that a 1.4L engine can provide such big power regardless an ordinary 147hp number.
That "baffle" in the airbox is a Snow grate. It functions similarly as a Air oil Separator would but with snow and water. The drain at the bottom dumps it out at the bottom of the car. True while this car is a bit overenginered and may seem overwhelming to some people. Any thing that can go wrong with this car can happen with just about anything else on the road. Personally I wouldn't mind having to work on mine because I like the challenge in it.
@@Tony32 That is not so bad. So you can't simply pull it out like I can on my Mother's Nissan. Other than that I like my 2013 Passat 2.5. I fear that the CVT in my Mother's Nissan might be a Pandora's Box of problems.
Thanks for reviewing components and systems that may require additional investment by the vehicle owner and attention by the mechanic. I recently watched quite a few under hood reviews of competitors in the entry level vehicle segment, and I am rather impressed by the Volkswagen, (VW) engine. It's intriguing enough, to where I want to look past all the plastic, flimsy vacuum lines, and replacement parts complexity. I really like how much time was taken by VW to figure out how to integrate the turbo and exhaust manifold into one piece. I really like that the intercooler was eliminated by adding a coolant line at the intake manifold. I am thankful that the water pump is on the opposite end of the timing cover and that the ball joints and wheel bearings are bolt on. To sum it up I like the vehicle design and I appreciate all that this Mexican made VW is introducing in an attempt to offer value while extracting the most efficiency and horsepower out of the engine. Down the road of vehicle ownership it appears important to keep an eye out for failing parts and cash handy to replace them.
We do have a lots of this engine in europe. It is pretty quick and fuel efficient. It is the Most fuel efficient 4 cylinder on the market. I hope they do also hold up as well.
Young man, you have done an EXCELLENT job describing all aspects & operations of the mechanical portions of this vehicle. BRAVO for knowing you stuff. Your Mom & Dad must be very proud of you....SUPER PRESENTATION !!!
I bought my 2019 VW Jetta new w cash in early 2019 and a little over 2 years and almost 40,000 miles later shes still a flawlessly running car. I drive her daily and I have the 6 speed manual but I'm a Euro car enthusiast and I owned an E90 BMW for many years before this so this engine will probably be much simpler for me whenever the day comes I do have to do a little of my own wrenching or maintenance. It's a life style! I owned an Acura TL also for a few years before my 335i and I never even thought of going back to Japenese cars, still haven't.
Thanks again for your in-depth review, I drive a 06 TDI with 260kms and still going strong with only a bad camshaft and nothing else, heavy on the oil changes 🇨🇦
My 2000 Daewoo Lanos was designed in such way, that it had holes in sound deadening material around spray nozzles. They would melt first quickly after engine startup.
I have a 2014 Jetta with the 1.8L motor and it's been a really good car for me. @68K miles no issues except that I am on my third battery. The stock batteries are really weak in these cars. Other than that it's been super reliable with no issues other than general maintenance ☺️!!!
I purchased a used '14 TDI sportwagen back in February and have put over 26k miles on it in 7 moths. I have looked under the hood and i can already tell if anything goes out i am screwed (The engine bay is so convoluted) . This is my 2nd V.W and i completely understand why everyone loves to talk crap about V.W's engineering. But if you take care of it will will have many trouble free miles! I personally love my wagen i drive around 200-250 miles a day and i get amazing highway mpg, the car is quite and smooth and the build quality has held up extremely well for a 7 year old German car.
I absolutely love these mechanical reviews you do...for somebody like me who keeps cars a long time being able to see all of the engineering involved and what maintenance may be like over the course of time is priceless information. That being said, as much as I want to like VW, I'm not at all impressed with the Jetta...seems like it's made to be disposable. I'm a lot more impressed with Hyundai's engineering and their apparent preference for keeping things simple and using more tried-and-true technology.
It’s fantastic to get this kind of review. You point out the potential problems. You do seem to say they’re trouble prone. And all those sensors and plastic parts = expensive and unreliable.
@@speedkar99 easier than every other newer turbo 4 cylinder that I've worked, and many other NA 4 cylinders and other modern engines. The BMW N20 is my least favorite, followed by Honda V6s
It makes me sick that we have the capability with modern tech to produce a 1980 Corolla that could go 1 million miles stock but instead all this tech is used to gank the reliability of our cars and increase profit margins. It's more society's fault though. If we lived in an intelligent culture that valued saving and preparation we'd all be picking from selections of tanked-out cars that never broke.
Hertz after they get their rental car back: Why is there someone's brother's underwear in the glovebox? Speedkar guy: Did you happen to see a dirty toothbrush in there too?
Hope you do review of 2022 Jetta. Since its their 1.5 Turbo engine but other than that I'm very curious if there is difference between other systems like suspension, cooling setup.
I have one of these! I have a 2019 Jetta Execline with the virtual cockpit, but I gotta say the Jetta 1.4T EA211 147hp is extremely slow and underpowered, and the small displacement and big turbo also has ALOT of turbo lag, when you press the gas pedal the car stutters for 2 seconds then starts slowly accelerating then when it reaches 3,000 rpm the turbo kicks in and you get good acceleration only after the turbo spools up at around 3,000 rpm, I wish VW had kept the 1.8T/170hp engine but the only way to fix the 1.4T lag problem is by using very expensive Shell V-Power 91 octane premium gas, on cheap 87 gas the 1.4T stutters very much and not smooth. I strongly recommend buying the Jetta GLI with 2.0T/228hp EA888 which is so much more power, more smooth and drives miles ahead better than the 1.4T standard Jetta
It's like the US is getting fake VWs. Because in Europe and Africa this is honestly a different story. That 1.8 engine was long discontinued because it is old fashioned and way too heavy on fuel.
It's a small turbocharged engine. You gotta run it with the proper gasoline to get the most out of it. Regular gas in Europe is 95 octane RON, or 90-91 American units. 87 will just not cut it, because its octane rating is way below what the engine is designed to use. Having 87 in this engine is like trying to bake cinnamon buns with salt instead of sugar.
VW has been using that engine in Jettas since 2016. No real issues... but as is typical with German cars, maintenance and repairs are more complicated than they need to be.
@@speedkar99 I rented a Toyota Camry a few weeks ago. It drove like a washing machine on wheels. Why people would by them is beyond me. Get a car that's nice to drive.
@@umeng2002 THANK YOU. Jesus. All four cylinder Camrys have engines that sound like lawnmowers. I've been in countless Ubers (Rav4, Camry mainly) with rattling transmissions and they drive like tanks.
@@andybub45 some climates experience cold snaps. I live in Edmonton which regularly gets -40'C or below in winter. Never had washer fluid freeze on me there. I was in Wales, in the UK during a cold snap a few years ago and every car had their washer fluid freeze solid because it was watered down for the temperatures expected in that climate, even though it was only -10'C or so.
@@andybub45 it can freeze. When jets are heated up from engine after long drive, fluid (or antifreeze component like alcohol) vaporize and next day you can have freezed jets. In old Opel (vaxhaul) Senator there was also electrically heated jets. In some Volvo you can find heated washer fluid tank with engine coolant (via heat exchanger).
You can turn it off...? I do it all the time. Start/Stop is not necessariily a bad feature when you're driving in the city a lot. Just turn it off when you don't need it.
@@andybub45 I've never had a nozzle freeze over, but i have had ice freeze over top of them. Really hard to get off. Its nice to have washer fluid in -14 snowy weather. I think thats a nice feature for some places. But then you look at the 12 point reverse torx bolts that'll rust to pieces in a snowy climate and youll need to turn to liquid to remove. Horrible.
@@elkofcanada5003 i have never seen that happen to any vehicle once use the appropriate fluid 😳 at over 1300 meters above sea level with winters - 37°C ice on top yes inside the sprayer never seen it unless u going below - 50°C then u would have other issues
@@speedkar99 yes vw has been doing it forever now. Its just a small heating element in the nozzle powered by that cable. I think its more to keep the nozzles themselves warm so ice cant form and clog them up. The fluid doesnt really need to be warm due to its low freezing point.
I remember back when VW was fighting to be one of the top players on the US market... And coming out with shitboxes like this one. It's a far cry from what they sell on the European market.
Stuff like the engine leaking because of poorly attached hoses, the engine rocking back and Forward and the fact that dealers in the usa screw over their customers makes me as a European wonder why any us person buys one. A German made vw wouldn't have half of these problems
I really like it. Got the 6sp manual. Get better mileage than EPA estimate. I'm averaging... Averaging 38. It gets 46-47 highway pretty easily. Back roads driving easy 50. It isn't slow either. Handles great. Very quiet inside.
Have 2015. 280000km driven and no issues at all. regular oil changes and official maintenance = car runs great. Well i am european and use it in europe not US Manual gear tho.
I like the way Jettas look. I mean when they were first coming out, it seemed like they upped their style and then everyone else tried to outdo them with weird blobs or artificial aggressively looking camrys.
IMO, all German cars have some sort of complexity and they all use those torx screw bolts. After buying a set of torx tools, I'm all good. The torx design means it is less likely to shear as you try to unscrew or screw it. They are better for repeatitive use. I actually think the Jeep 4cyl is more complex and in a very unnecessary manner, so this VW is much better. As for the large amount of plastic parts, I think that could be troublesome in the future.
I use my 2019 Jetta for Doordash and it has been super reliable. I do keep up on all maintenance intervals. Just had my timing belt replacement at 144k i plan on doing it again at 250k
@elvirhodzic5720 my 1st, but keep in mind it was only 4 years old. With timing belts, you should factor both mileage and age of the belt. If it is an older belt, change it sooner. It was expensive to replace. $1500 but way cheaper than a new engine.
I just found your channel recently and I am loving the content. Could you do a mechanical review on the Subaru Legacy? I have an ‘08 GT (limited sadly) and would love to know all the ins and outs of it.
Love the fact you are realistic, there is no "if" but "when" it fails. VW quality has taken an extreme nosedive in the last 3-5 years. Anyone thats compared the 7.5 Golf to an 8 would see. We have a 6R Polo (other half's daily driver) no chance its staying with us past warranty. Way too much risk. Lovely to drive though.
Most of ‘cost-cutting on 7.5 to 8’ is the emperors new clothes. Golf 8 comes with more standard kit and is a finer tuned car. For example, it doesn’t have a gas bonnet strut, but it has 2 bonnet catches and the bonnet is actually aluminium so it is very light. The interior is just as solid too.
You can reach down behind the air intake at the front and get to the oil filter. It's a tight squeeze and I have large forearms but I was able to get to the oil filter that way. It's not easy but for me it's better than removing the belly guard under the car.
All German cars use lug bolts. How does that make it more difficult to put on the wheel? When you remove them the wheels stays there versus those with lug nuts where it just flops skew.
There's a thin lip on which the wheel is sitting. So it won't fall after the log bolts are out. But you need align the holes when putting the the wheels back on. A few cursing words can help.
Lug bolts are way less of a PITA compared to dealing with lug nuts on small cars like this IMHO. Only time I like seeing lug nuts and studs is heavy truck tires.
It’s just different and both ways are pretty easy once you get used to these as well. Line up pins exist to help and as stated these have a hub to center and hold the wheel.
@@FxRiderST It's really not that difficult. They have a long thin tool that fits into another hole making it simple to line up. Even without it, it isn't that difficult. It can be easily rotated on it. Certainly better than a floppy skew wheel using lug nuts.
@@speedkar99 just because the washer fluid itself doesn't freeze doesn't mean that water from the outside can't get into the tips and freeze. Happened all the time on my old SAAB and Oldsmobile even with super low temp washer fluid. Particularly if we had freezing rain or rapid temp drops after a wet day.
I don’t know but my theory is they use them as a deterrent for DIY repair. An average person doesn’t have triple square or Torx sockets so they are more likely to bring the car to a shop. I found this interesting on a BMW I have, they interchange between regular metric bolts and Torx on certain parts. What’s strange is they add Torx bolts to very specific parts, such as the air filter housing, but use metric bolts on the suspension. Germans also love using hex for caliper slide pins and rotors screws. As for the transmission fill port, this is pretty common nowadays with “lifetime fluids”, you just have to get creative and find the factory procedure for replacing it.
Torx can take more torque and don't strip easily. The torx screws are actually awesome. The problem is that VW didn't take the time and effort to simplify things. Making things simple actually requires a lot of skill and effort.
The nozzles are not electrically actuated. They are just heated. Also the engi e hook is so you may support the engine and not to luft it up for removal. This engine really comes out easiest from the bottom.
15:05 "they are still using lug bolts which makes it more difficult to install wheels" True but owner should know there is a wheel hanger/alignment pin in the trunk tool kit to solve this issue or can be ordered on Amazon.
I owned a '10 Jetta TDI for six years that required a full replacement of the entire fuel line due to contamination. Not sure if diesel fuel carries more contaminants than gas, but all i ever used was diesel. Other than that fuel line, that turbocharged diesel was a pleasure to drive with that DSG.
great review torsion beam and timing belt are disappointing ... and that vertical valve body cover is weird older gen had 1.8T with timing chain and independent rear suspension .. and much easier access for oil filter , you can do an oil change without going under the car
In Canada - I imagine that the "Winter" package is included by default. On my 2000 Jetta (Mk4) it was always a bit amusing to see the jets steam after clearing the windshield, but the winter package on the Mk4 in the US also included heated mirrors and strip heating elements under the windshield wipers, at least until the first windshield replacement :-D $$$$$
@@speedkar99 Because in the northern climates the washer nozzles often freeze. Washer fluid is a mixture of alcohol and water. The alcohol evaporates from the washer fluid sitting in the nozzles and then the water left over freezes the washer nozzles shut. Heated washer nozzles are pretty common and several manufacturers (Not just VW) offer them.
Hola amigo tengo un problema con la válvula de evaporación es normal que falle en este vehículo? VW Jetta R line 2019, 170. Mil millas trabajo para Uber este carro. Gracias 😁
@@speedkar99 i have the ea211 chpa engine. 2 years driving 40.000km no issues. Had to clean the carbon of the intake valves but thats it . And yeah the sprayer on the hood is for heating the sprayer, no ice :)
I just bought a brand new Passat a few days ago.. now after seeing this video I’m a little concerned.😂 I actually had to exchange the vehicle today because it had multiple issues
@@speedkar99 it heats up the sprayer if you turn on the mirror heaters/rear window defroster, if I'm not mistaken. Friend has a 2004 Seat Alhambra(VW Sharan rebadge) and those have these sprayer heaters Older cars didn't have this problem because these sprayers were hood mounted and the engine kept them warm. Love the channel btw! 👍
Pretty uncommon to see a timing belt on a direct injected engine. There's a good reason for that. That pump requires a lot of force. That's why most manufacturers use chains.
A timing belt increases packaging size, but I decreases cost. Given the small size of this engine, I think they had the room and were trying to hit a price point.
@@danhg3885 Belts are also quieter than chains. They also have much more advanced compounds in the newer lifetime belts than they had in the older belts. You'll eventually have to replace a timing chain as well, due to the nature of the tensioners and guides. Having a belt simply makes this inevitable maintenance easier.
I had a Base 2019 Jetta S 1.4t with 6 speed MT for a lease car. Comfortable and useful interior, really good infotainment software, bad side and rear visibility - and small side mirrors. Very soft suspension in spring rate and roll stiffness - that I bottomed out all 4 corners on the interstate 93S in the Boston, MA area (!) Never had that happen before on any other car. Front end is hard to keep in alignment as it is a cheap mac strut implementation with no brake force reaction rod. The Shifter linkage was just so so - not inspiring or particularly solid and assuring; though the 1st and 2 gear synchros were good. Clutch seemed easy to toast - it may be a couple cm undersized in diameter. The car has terrible destructive front wheel hop up/ tramp front in the wet. BUT, I Loved the strong low end torque, felt like a 3.0 litre six, and if you top off that light VW 508 / 20 grade oil in the sump with some thicker 0W40 FS Porsche A40 stuff, the thing will make power - QUIETLY almost up to 6000 RPM. (caution ! do not run all 5W40 on an oil change - it is too viscous, and engine systems don't work right and turbo doesn't spool up quickly). I had a two year lease. I waved good by but ready for something else. - But It wasn't absolutely terrible; it was just like a German Ford Fusion for Senior citizens - but not like a Golf/Rabbit or what one would call the real Jetta of old.
Holy shit, finally someone else who had the same experience with a 2019 Jetta re:visibility and suspension. The rear and side rear visibility is dreadful and the mirrors are way too small. I also ran into the bottoming out the suspension in places that I didn't expect it. I traded that in after not very long. I now have a 2022 VW Taos though and it's much better, none of the suspension or visibility issues and nearly as good fuel economy. Just get one with the 8 speed Aisin instead of the DSG lol
I don't know what it is about America that can not get along with German cars especially VW. They're reliable everywhere else but it seems America can not deal with "Advanced" because they can only deal with a car that can use a 2 dollar OBD scanner. Many VWs are top 10 best selling vehicles in Europe and especially Africa because they are reliable.
iam in 3rd world country and i will till you the problem with german cars ...ur cars after 1980s dont stand well for hot /muddy /dust zones there parts are not reliable and need replacing very often while its rarely to find their parts for good price if you are lucky to find them and alot of general mechanics will refuse work on it or will do it wrong due to complexity and hidden parts or sensors
@@Techie1224 What country is that? I'm from South Africa and literally nothing can knock the VW Polo from being the best selling car in the country for the last decade or more. Second place is the Toyota Corolla. The 2 best selling premium sedans are the C Class and 3 series both of which were in the top 10 best selling cars a few years back for many years. Price increases has changed that but they still outsell any premium sedan (or normal sedan) from other manufacturers. There's so many in the road. We have specialist after market service centres and stores that cater for just German cars. They sell high quality reconditioned parts and brand new parts. In fact, there's more old Polos left on the road than Toyota Yarises. German cars are very reliable but they just need maintenance like every other car. It may cost more to maintain but that's what you get when they're ahead with technology and when they provide a ride like nothing else in the industry. They're solid and robust and can take a beating. Then again however, it is easier to maintain them in South Africa because of such loyalty by South Africans to the German carmakers and the number of them on the roads. German cars have a cult following here and as a result, there's so many aftermarket service centres, mechanics, spares, stores and tuners that it makes it much easier. I'm guessing much of Europe is the same and I know some other African countries are. It's why I've never understood why American markets don't get along with them. German cars are used as police cars, emergency vehicles and taxis (from an Uber perspective) in South Africa. The police use 1 and 3 series BMWs as well as VW Golf GTIs. Golfs are especially used by anti hijacking units and tracking companies. Mercedes Vitos and Sprinters are used as ambulance vehicles and most Uber Black rides are an E or C Class. It's because they're all solid and reliable. I don't get the American view.
@@SDav21 egypt and people there and in middleeast look for japanese, korean , american , some french and they even buy chinese cars ... german cars are bad resale value and high costs
I don’t understand the hate VW gets. I’ve never had a problem and I’ve had many cars in my family. My parents’ old 97 Corolla leaked oil and shook badly. Take care of your car, clean it, wax it, and do regular maintenance. This is what I do and I have absolutely no problems.
I’m 6 minutes in and here are the issues already: 1) has carbon build up problems 2) there’s a pretty big oil leak on a new car 3) THERES A TIMING BELT. German engineering my ass.
Supposedly the reason they use a timing belt is that it's an oil-soaked belt (it's exposed to the engine oil) and that makes it last far longer than usual, at least 150k+ miles supposedly
German automotive engineers on their way to design the most complicated car and scoring the absolute worst reliability score ever recorded on human history 🙄😒
Why does the styling get hate?? I think VW honestly has the best looking non-luxury cars. And In my opinion this looks better than a BMW and a Mercedes. Simple looking yet Beautiful car.
It's bland. But if that's your cup of tea...sure.
Sure, some BMWs and Mercedes look worse than this German corolla, but the CLA looks much better than the Jetta. In fact, the Kia and Hyundai look better than the Jetta
Agreed BMW wouldn’t look so ugly with those giant nosed front grills that look like an elephants scrotum.
Agreed, that's why I just bought one. I like the simple styling. A lot of the other new vehicles are ugly and look they came out of a 1970s sci-fi movie.
@@alexandermakrianis It feels like every single car VW offers has the exact same styling. So there's that
I have a 2016 with same engine. 126000 miles. oil changes, spark plugs , filters, etc . Now timing belt. No issues except a spring in seat recliner come off.
May just be my experience but it's been a great car. I drive a crap ton. Will see how it does . I'm getting carbon cleaned out soon for extra measure.
How's maintenance
@@speedkar99 not to bad because I do it. 😁 Oil change every 7500 instead of 10000. Cost about 40$filter and oil .
Trans fluid drain and fill every 75000,spark plugs, normal stuff . Cost a little more than a Nissan versa that I had and put 190000 miles on . Certain engines are better than others that's for sure. I also have a 2008 rabbit with 2.5 5cyl .It's pretty solid.
My friend bought a JETTA in 2005, used it until this year and bought another new JETTA. He is always a VW fan and he is very happy enjoying his new car. I also leased a base JETTA 6mt, it gave me a big surprise that a 1.4L engine can provide such big power regardless an ordinary 147hp number.
The gas mileage is amazing! I have a 2021 that I bought as a second get around town car. It is a fantastic driving car!
My last Jetta had 170 hp and the 147 feels jumpier it’s really surprised me. Didn’t feel at all like a downgrade, maybe the increased torque?
It has 184 lb-ft of torque, which is why it feels more punchy
That "baffle" in the airbox is a Snow grate. It functions similarly as a Air oil Separator would but with snow and water. The drain at the bottom dumps it out at the bottom of the car. True while this car is a bit overenginered and may seem overwhelming to some people. Any thing that can go wrong with this car can happen with just about anything else on the road. Personally I wouldn't mind having to work on mine because I like the challenge in it.
Best reviews for people who buy used, with no warranty. This is not a motor I want to own used. Thanks man.
Yes it's buyer without warranty be ware
VW: You are only allowed to drive the car.. don't touch the mechanics you will become crazy...
speedkar99- hold my brother's underwear😎
Haha
German cars are all fun and games until its time to work on them.
or untill something went wrong and start replace things randomly to try fix the problem
Until it's time to change the air filter lol
Agreed
They're too expensive to get worked on, all Euro cars are.
@@Tony32 That is not so bad. So you can't simply pull it out like I can on my Mother's Nissan. Other than that I like my 2013 Passat 2.5. I fear that the CVT in my Mother's Nissan might be a Pandora's Box of problems.
"so you can lift up this engine ---- when you have to change it" haha subtle.
Thanks for reviewing components and systems that may require additional investment by the vehicle owner and attention by the mechanic. I recently watched quite a few under hood reviews of competitors in the entry level vehicle segment, and I am rather impressed by the Volkswagen, (VW) engine. It's intriguing enough, to where I want to look past all the plastic, flimsy vacuum lines, and replacement parts complexity. I really like how much time was taken by VW to figure out how to integrate the turbo and exhaust manifold into one piece. I really like that the intercooler was eliminated by adding a coolant line at the intake manifold. I am thankful that the water pump is on the opposite end of the timing cover and that the ball joints and wheel bearings are bolt on. To sum it up I like the vehicle design and I appreciate all that this Mexican made VW is introducing in an attempt to offer value while extracting the most efficiency and horsepower out of the engine. Down the road of vehicle ownership it appears important to keep an eye out for failing parts and cash handy to replace them.
We do have a lots of this engine in europe. It is pretty quick and fuel efficient. It is the Most fuel efficient 4 cylinder on the market. I hope they do also hold up as well.
has long term reliability on this engine been pretty good in europe?
MAN! That was comprehensive...10/10
Thanks
speedkar99 yes do another one of these on a tdi preferably 2006 :p
Young man, you have done an EXCELLENT job describing all aspects & operations of the mechanical portions of this vehicle. BRAVO for knowing you stuff. Your Mom & Dad must be very proud of you....SUPER PRESENTATION !!!
I bought my 2019 VW Jetta new w cash in early 2019 and a little over 2 years and almost 40,000 miles later shes still a flawlessly running car. I drive her daily and I have the 6 speed manual but I'm a Euro car enthusiast and I owned an E90 BMW for many years before this so this engine will probably be much simpler for me whenever the day comes I do have to do a little of my own wrenching or maintenance. It's a life style! I owned an Acura TL also for a few years before my 335i and I never even thought of going back to Japenese cars, still haven't.
Good to hear from an owner
Thanks again for your in-depth review, I drive a 06 TDI with 260kms and still going strong with only a bad camshaft and nothing else, heavy on the oil changes 🇨🇦
You are welcome! I want to get a TDI to teardown and learn about turbos, diesels and DSG
The wiper fluid nozzles are heated to prevent icing.
Where are you located? Want to mechanically review my '16 Golf R? Or '01 Cabrio VR6?
Toronto
My 2000 Daewoo Lanos was designed in such way, that it had holes in sound deadening material around spray nozzles. They would melt first quickly after engine startup.
My friend is a VW mechanic. I am so blessed.
Nice balance of quality and affordability
Quality?
@@speedkar99 yes
I have a 2014 Jetta with the 1.8L motor and it's been a really good car for me. @68K miles no issues except that I am on my third battery. The stock batteries are really weak in these cars. Other than that it's been super reliable with no issues other than general maintenance ☺️!!!
Good to hear
I purchased a used '14 TDI sportwagen back in February and have put over 26k miles on it in 7 moths. I have looked under the hood and i can already tell if anything goes out i am screwed (The engine bay is so convoluted) . This is my 2nd V.W and i completely understand why everyone loves to talk crap about V.W's engineering. But if you take care of it will will have many trouble free miles! I personally love my wagen i drive around 200-250 miles a day and i get amazing highway mpg, the car is quite and smooth and the build quality has held up extremely well for a 7 year old German car.
Good to hear
From my experience. If your car is driven on the highway 75 to 80 percent of the time. It will remain reliable, and bug free for a very long time.
I bought the 2019 Jetta base model I have not had one problem love the car great interior standard Ally wheels and lots of features
I changed the air filter on my GTI not too long ago, and yes, it was very annoying to have to unscrew 7 screws just to open the airbox.
I absolutely love these mechanical reviews you do...for somebody like me who keeps cars a long time being able to see all of the engineering involved and what maintenance may be like over the course of time is priceless information.
That being said, as much as I want to like VW, I'm not at all impressed with the Jetta...seems like it's made to be disposable. I'm a lot more impressed with Hyundai's engineering and their apparent preference for keeping things simple and using more tried-and-true technology.
Chris Freemesser i agree
Agreed. I was excited for how fast the turbo pushed this car
"Using tried and true technology". That's not Hyundai, that's Toyota.
Great review! Just so you know the electric plug on the windshield sprayers are to make the tips heated so they don't freeze in cold weather.
We have this type of the 1.4 TSI since 2013. It's actually reliable.
How many miles you got on it?
It’s fantastic to get this kind of review. You point out the potential problems. You do seem to say they’re trouble prone. And all those sensors and plastic parts = expensive and unreliable.
Good to hear feedback. I should keep doing more reviews then
That must've been a beast to plan, film and edit with all the on lift/off lift, wheels on/wheels off, etc etc
Lovely review. Love how easy these VAG cars are to work on. Reminds me of 1990s cars.
Easy relatively to.
@@speedkar99 easier than every other newer turbo 4 cylinder that I've worked, and many other NA 4 cylinders and other modern engines. The BMW N20 is my least favorite, followed by Honda V6s
@@michu6777 Have a look at the new Mazda 3 2.5l turbo
Im coming from an 05 mini S, this is an easy, open Engine bay!
On the highway at 70 mph, I can achieve 40 to 45 mpg. On regular gas. I'm pleased with my Jetta after 10k miles and 12 months.
It makes me sick that we have the capability with modern tech to produce a 1980 Corolla that could go 1 million miles stock but instead all this tech is used to gank the reliability of our cars and increase profit margins. It's more society's fault though. If we lived in an intelligent culture that valued saving and preparation we'd all be picking from selections of tanked-out cars that never broke.
Calm down bro
Hertz after they get their rental car back: Why is there someone's brother's underwear in the glovebox?
Speedkar guy: Did you happen to see a dirty toothbrush in there too?
True story but with toothbrushes
Hope you do review of 2022 Jetta. Since its their 1.5 Turbo engine but other than that I'm very curious if there is difference between other systems like suspension, cooling setup.
I have one of these! I have a 2019 Jetta Execline with the virtual cockpit, but I gotta say the Jetta 1.4T EA211 147hp is extremely slow and underpowered, and the small displacement and big turbo also has ALOT of turbo lag, when you press the gas pedal the car stutters for 2 seconds then starts slowly accelerating then when it reaches 3,000 rpm the turbo kicks in and you get good acceleration only after the turbo spools up at around 3,000 rpm, I wish VW had kept the 1.8T/170hp engine but the only way to fix the 1.4T lag problem is by using very expensive Shell V-Power 91 octane premium gas, on cheap 87 gas the 1.4T stutters very much and not smooth. I strongly recommend buying the Jetta GLI with 2.0T/228hp EA888 which is so much more power, more smooth and drives miles ahead better than the 1.4T standard Jetta
It's like the US is getting fake VWs. Because in Europe and Africa this is honestly a different story. That 1.8 engine was long discontinued because it is old fashioned and way too heavy on fuel.
150 hp underpowered... It's about the most we can get on a standard golf/octavia/leon/... here.
Turbo cars work fine on 98 and 100 octane gas. Don't use low quality gas.
It's a small turbocharged engine. You gotta run it with the proper gasoline to get the most out of it. Regular gas in Europe is 95 octane RON, or 90-91 American units. 87 will just not cut it, because its octane rating is way below what the engine is designed to use. Having 87 in this engine is like trying to bake cinnamon buns with salt instead of sugar.
@@igcamacho Yes, just because the manual says you "can" use it, doesn't mean you "should".
VW has been using that engine in Jettas since 2016. No real issues... but as is typical with German cars, maintenance and repairs are more complicated than they need to be.
That's sad for an economy car
@@speedkar99 I rented a Toyota Camry a few weeks ago. It drove like a washing machine on wheels. Why people would by them is beyond me. Get a car that's nice to drive.
@@umeng2002 THANK YOU. Jesus. All four cylinder Camrys have engines that sound like lawnmowers. I've been in countless Ubers (Rav4, Camry mainly) with rattling transmissions and they drive like tanks.
I like the styling and the colour and the price. I bought the Camry tho.
Is have an old Camry as well
Smart. Decision
Lame
Good for you
What a great, comprehensive video. Thanks for making this -- love your channel
You are welcome
My 2013 Twin Charged Jetta has covered 257,036 km and no mechanical issues. It did need two batteries over this time
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Wires for windshield washer jets is because these jets are heated
Why? If you use washer fluid they wont freeze.
@@andybub45 I guess they expect people to be dumb and just use water.
@@andybub45 I suppose their thinking was: deicer washer fluid + heat = extra fast windshield de-icing.
@@andybub45 some climates experience cold snaps. I live in Edmonton which regularly gets -40'C or below in winter. Never had washer fluid freeze on me there. I was in Wales, in the UK during a cold snap a few years ago and every car had their washer fluid freeze solid because it was watered down for the temperatures expected in that climate, even though it was only -10'C or so.
@@andybub45 it can freeze. When jets are heated up from engine after long drive, fluid (or antifreeze component like alcohol) vaporize and next day you can have freezed jets. In old Opel (vaxhaul) Senator there was also electrically heated jets. In some Volvo you can find heated washer fluid tank with engine coolant (via heat exchanger).
I have a 98 jetta 2.0 simple and bulletproof.
I had and drive after 2010 Jetta II from 80's :)
Old VWs never die
By far the best mechanical review of a Jetta. Just bought an S model to get around. Wish there was a way to get rid of the start/stop function
You can turn it off...? I do it all the time. Start/Stop is not necessariily a bad feature when you're driving in the city a lot. Just turn it off when you don't need it.
7:40 i think that's just a heater for the sprayer nozzle so that it doesn't freeze over.
Why does that need to be there? Ive never had a nozzle freeze over
@@andybub45 I've never had a nozzle freeze over, but i have had ice freeze over top of them. Really hard to get off. Its nice to have washer fluid in -14 snowy weather. I think thats a nice feature for some places. But then you look at the 12 point reverse torx bolts that'll rust to pieces in a snowy climate and youll need to turn to liquid to remove. Horrible.
@@andybub45 I've had it happen a ton. Engine gets hot, then you turn it off and snow melts on it and as the engine cools it re-freezes as ice inside.
@@elkofcanada5003 i have never seen that happen to any vehicle once use the appropriate fluid 😳 at over 1300 meters above sea level with winters - 37°C ice on top yes inside the sprayer never seen it unless u going below
- 50°C then u would have other issues
Yup! It has been a while since I've had a car without them.
the wire going to the washer nozzles is for the heating element. the pumping is done by the pump and the fluid is heated by the nozzles
So they warm the fluid?
@@speedkar99 yes vw has been doing it forever now. Its just a small heating element in the nozzle powered by that cable. I think its more to keep the nozzles themselves warm so ice cant form and clog them up. The fluid doesnt really need to be warm due to its low freezing point.
I remember back when VW was fighting to be one of the top players on the US market... And coming out with shitboxes like this one.
It's a far cry from what they sell on the European market.
True...but now they are all pretty much the same
Stuff like the engine leaking because of poorly attached hoses, the engine rocking back and Forward and the fact that dealers in the usa screw over their customers makes me as a European wonder why any us person buys one. A German made vw wouldn't have half of these problems
When I bought my 2019 Jetta, it came with 6 year/70,000 mile warranty. Used it once already for the evap 'thingy'.
Would you recommend getting one? I want a fuel efficient daily
I really like it. Got the 6sp manual. Get better mileage than EPA estimate. I'm averaging... Averaging 38. It gets 46-47 highway pretty easily. Back roads driving easy 50. It isn't slow either. Handles great. Very quiet inside.
Great vids, I absolutely love my mk5 Jetta with the 2.5L and I beat the crap out of it. I don't trust the post 2010 models though.
Have 2015. 280000km driven and no issues at all. regular oil changes and official maintenance = car runs great. Well i am european and use it in europe not US
Manual gear tho.
I watch almost all videos on RUclips at 1.5 x speed. But not yours as you speak fast and respect the viewer's time. Good thanks
1. Auto stop starters are much different from your basic conventional starters they are designed to start and stop without causing wear
They'll still wear faster than a traditional starter
I think it's a money pit. That said, you are the Geddy Lee of auto mechanics, dude. Keep it rockin'.
Thanks. I'm not a mechanic
@@speedkar99 I never knew that. So you basically explains parts? You are really good if you are not a mechanic.
Definitely not a money pit. The 1.4L has been a solid motor. Unlike the new 3.6 and 2.0L
Good hardwork... Thanks for sharing your expertise
You are welcome. Yes alot of research and time into this one thanks
@@speedkar99 How long does it take to make video like this? Research, shooting, editing etc...?
I like the way Jettas look. I mean when they were first coming out, it seemed like they upped their style and then everyone else tried to outdo them with weird blobs or artificial aggressively looking camrys.
It's too basic
This was really, really well done. Nice job.
What wisdom, all my respects! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
Welcome
IMO, all German cars have some sort of complexity and they all use those torx screw bolts. After buying a set of torx tools, I'm all good. The torx design means it is less likely to shear as you try to unscrew or screw it. They are better for repeatitive use.
I actually think the Jeep 4cyl is more complex and in a very unnecessary manner, so this VW is much better.
As for the large amount of plastic parts, I think that could be troublesome in the future.
I use my 2019 Jetta for Doordash and it has been super reliable. I do keep up on all maintenance intervals. Just had my timing belt replacement at 144k i plan on doing it again at 250k
Good to know
Hey was that first timing belt replacement at 144k miles or second? Also how much does timing belt kit job cost ?
@elvirhodzic5720 my 1st, but keep in mind it was only 4 years old. With timing belts, you should factor both mileage and age of the belt. If it is an older belt, change it sooner. It was expensive to replace. $1500 but way cheaper than a new engine.
I just found your channel recently and I am loving the content. Could you do a mechanical review on the Subaru Legacy? I have an ‘08 GT (limited sadly) and would love to know all the ins and outs of it.
I gotta look into getting a Subaru video good idea
This does have a fill port for the transmission, it's under the battery. You can access it with the air box removed.
thinking my 2013 civic si with the big k24 makes my engine bay cramped but then i see this and all the extra 1000 hoses
Love the fact you are realistic, there is no "if" but "when" it fails. VW quality has taken an extreme nosedive in the last 3-5 years. Anyone thats compared the 7.5 Golf to an 8 would see. We have a 6R Polo (other half's daily driver) no chance its staying with us past warranty. Way too much risk. Lovely to drive though.
It's sad that so much engineering and manufacturing effort goes to waste so quickly after warranty
Most of ‘cost-cutting on 7.5 to 8’ is the emperors new clothes. Golf 8 comes with more standard kit and is a finer tuned car. For example, it doesn’t have a gas bonnet strut, but it has 2 bonnet catches and the bonnet is actually aluminium so it is very light. The interior is just as solid too.
You can reach down behind the air intake at the front and get to the oil filter. It's a tight squeeze and I have large forearms but I was able to get to the oil filter that way. It's not easy but for me it's better than removing the belly guard under the car.
Too tight
@@speedkar99 it is tight but possible. It's not fun and will scratch your arm, but...
You have to remove the belly guard to get at the oil drain plug. How do you drain your oil?
No point changing the filter if the oil is still dirty...
@@garymaclean6903 oil extractor. Pump it out.
The windshield washer nozzles are heated to heat the washers fluid, that why there wired...
Ive never had nozzles freeze over
@@andybub45 the heated fluid help to melt ice on the windshield, handy at -22F
Good to know. I thought the was solenoids that activate
All German cars use lug bolts. How does that make it more difficult to put on the wheel? When you remove them the wheels stays there versus those with lug nuts where it just flops skew.
There's a thin lip on which the wheel is sitting. So it won't fall after the log bolts are out. But you need align the holes when putting the the wheels back on. A few cursing words can help.
Lug bolts are way less of a PITA compared to dealing with lug nuts on small cars like this IMHO. Only time I like seeing lug nuts and studs is heavy truck tires.
I dont like the bolts because it's hard to lineup
It’s just different and both ways are pretty easy once you get used to these as well. Line up pins exist to help and as stated these have a hub to center and hold the wheel.
@@FxRiderST It's really not that difficult. They have a long thin tool that fits into another hole making it simple to line up. Even without it, it isn't that difficult. It can be easily rotated on it. Certainly better than a floppy skew wheel using lug nuts.
Thanks for this video, make me change my mind, I was thinking on buying a Jetta. 👍👍👍👍👍
Pretty sure those washer jets are just heated and not electrically actuated. Pretty common on most european cars I've seen for at least 10 years now.
But we have anti freeze washer fluid no need
@@speedkar99 just because the washer fluid itself doesn't freeze doesn't mean that water from the outside can't get into the tips and freeze. Happened all the time on my old SAAB and Oldsmobile even with super low temp washer fluid. Particularly if we had freezing rain or rapid temp drops after a wet day.
This video was amazing. Well done on your presentation 👍
Why do these torx screws even exist? Is there any advantage to them?
Same with the autobox having no fill plug..?
I don’t know but my theory is they use them as a deterrent for DIY repair. An average person doesn’t have triple square or Torx sockets so they are more likely to bring the car to a shop. I found this interesting on a BMW I have, they interchange between regular metric bolts and Torx on certain parts. What’s strange is they add Torx bolts to very specific parts, such as the air filter housing, but use metric bolts on the suspension. Germans also love using hex for caliper slide pins and rotors screws. As for the transmission fill port, this is pretty common nowadays with “lifetime fluids”, you just have to get creative and find the factory procedure for replacing it.
Torx is far more difficult to strip than most other screw heads. Vw still sucks, though.
Torx can take more torque and don't strip easily. The torx screws are actually awesome. The problem is that VW didn't take the time and effort to simplify things. Making things simple actually requires a lot of skill and effort.
it will be k if they only use torx but they will mostly have mixed all types into the car to make it unrepairable 😂
It light strong gives a good grip. I like it when I have the tool for it. It can't slip like a star screw driver screw.
The nozzles are not electrically actuated. They are just heated. Also the engi e hook is so you may support the engine and not to luft it up for removal. This engine really comes out easiest from the bottom.
The valve adjusters?
@@speedkar99 what do you mean? I was just saying that the washer fluid nozzles are not electrically actuated.
7:27 it sounds like the catalytic converter was removed LOL!!!
Yeah it sounds cool but I think the mic was vibrating
Thank you for this video. I drive a VW Jetta TDI so this was very helpful
That's weird, the top of my fuse box is labeled, wonder why they didn't use the same lid for all models
15:05 "they are still using lug bolts which makes it more difficult to install wheels" True but owner should know there is a wheel hanger/alignment pin in the trunk tool kit to solve this issue or can be ordered on Amazon.
True but you should know that using lug nuts prevent all of that 😝😜🤘
Thank you boss, really appreciate it. That's what i call a proper review.
I appreciate that!
Can't believe they opted for a timing belt. That water pump setup is overly excessive as well.
Yeah a belt in 2020
That's why this is the cheapest German designed sedan in the US. You get a chain with the GLI, as you would've done with a GLI/GLX since 1993.
7:38 The washer nozzle is heated. That's why there's a wire going into it.
I owned a '10 Jetta TDI for six years that required a full replacement of the entire fuel line due to contamination. Not sure if diesel fuel carries more contaminants than gas, but all i ever used was diesel. Other than that fuel line, that turbocharged diesel was a pleasure to drive with that DSG.
great review
torsion beam and timing belt are disappointing ... and that vertical valve body cover is weird
older gen had 1.8T with timing chain and independent rear suspension .. and much easier access for oil filter , you can do an oil change without going under the car
How about a comment regarding spare tires?
True....forgot to mention yes there is a spare tire
I bought a identical wheel and tire from a donor car, so I have 5th wheel and tire identical to OEM
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Those wires to the washer nozzle are for the heated nozzle so they don't freeze up.
Good to know
In Canada - I imagine that the "Winter" package is included by default. On my 2000 Jetta (Mk4) it was always a bit amusing to see the jets steam after clearing the windshield, but the winter package on the Mk4 in the US also included heated mirrors and strip heating elements under the windshield wipers, at least until the first windshield replacement :-D $$$$$
it's a heated windshield washer sprayer.
But why? Winter washer fluid doesn't freeze until -40
You pay for them on a new car and again after they will broke ... Proper example for "gimmiks" ... Simple finance 💵💵💵🏆
@@speedkar99 Because in the northern climates the washer nozzles often freeze. Washer fluid is a mixture of alcohol and water. The alcohol evaporates from the washer fluid sitting in the nozzles and then the water left over freezes the washer nozzles shut. Heated washer nozzles are pretty common and several manufacturers (Not just VW) offer them.
Hola amigo tengo un problema con la válvula de evaporación es normal que falle en este vehículo? VW Jetta R line 2019, 170. Mil millas trabajo para Uber este carro. Gracias 😁
Yes
The intercooler is inside the intake manifold. Its water cooled intercooler.
Yes
@@speedkar99 i have the ea211 chpa engine.
2 years driving 40.000km no issues.
Had to clean the carbon of the intake valves but thats it .
And yeah the sprayer on the hood is for heating the sprayer, no ice :)
Nice review
Than
God, what an engineering mess compared to Toyota or Hyundai. I can't believe I was a VW fan boy back in the day.
I just bought a brand new Passat a few days ago.. now after seeing this video I’m a little concerned.😂 I actually had to exchange the vehicle today because it had multiple issues
Try looking at a Toyota 200 series V8 diesel and revise your comment about engineering mess.
Hot mess indeed
Ein Felder Exactly. The newer designs are getting crazy. It’s no longer just a German trait.
@@ghost-4230 What were the issues? Must have been pretty major for them to exchange the vehicle, rather than fix it!
You're so genius, sir. Thank you! I have a brand new Jetta but I wanted to know ahead what's up with maintenance.
Glad you found it helpful
The inter cooler is integrated in the intake manifold.
Stupid design
@@andybub45 It does improve the quickness of the air built up from the turbo. Because the lenfth of the Pipe ist shorter.
Very true. Less lag
Windshield sprayers probably have integrated defrosters. It was common even in 2002 VW's.
How did that work though?
@@speedkar99 it heats up the sprayer if you turn on the mirror heaters/rear window defroster, if I'm not mistaken.
Friend has a 2004 Seat Alhambra(VW Sharan rebadge) and those have these sprayer heaters
Older cars didn't have this problem because these sprayers were hood mounted and the engine kept them warm.
Love the channel btw! 👍
Air cooler is inside the intake manifold, it's a air to liquid cooler
Great review. Congrats!
Thanks
Pretty uncommon to see a timing belt on a direct injected engine. There's a good reason for that. That pump requires a lot of force. That's why most manufacturers use chains.
Yes timing belts in general are uncommon on modern vehicles, much less two separate belts on this engine!
A timing belt increases packaging size, but I decreases cost. Given the small size of this engine, I think they had the room and were trying to hit a price point.
@@danhg3885 Belts are also quieter than chains. They also have much more advanced compounds in the newer lifetime belts than they had in the older belts. You'll eventually have to replace a timing chain as well, due to the nature of the tensioners and guides. Having a belt simply makes this inevitable maintenance easier.
I had a Base 2019 Jetta S 1.4t with 6 speed MT for a lease car. Comfortable and useful interior, really good infotainment software, bad side and rear visibility - and small side mirrors. Very soft suspension in spring rate and roll stiffness - that I bottomed out all 4 corners on the interstate 93S in the Boston, MA area (!) Never had that happen before on any other car. Front end is hard to keep in alignment as it is a cheap mac strut implementation with no brake force reaction rod. The Shifter linkage was just so so - not inspiring or particularly solid and assuring; though the 1st and 2 gear synchros were good. Clutch seemed easy to toast - it may be a couple cm undersized in diameter. The car has terrible destructive front wheel hop up/ tramp front in the wet. BUT, I Loved the strong low end torque, felt like a 3.0 litre six, and if you top off that light VW 508 / 20 grade oil in the sump with some thicker 0W40 FS Porsche A40 stuff, the thing will make power - QUIETLY almost up to 6000 RPM. (caution ! do not run all 5W40 on an oil change - it is too viscous, and engine systems don't work right and turbo doesn't spool up quickly). I had a two year lease. I waved good by but ready for something else. - But It wasn't absolutely terrible; it was just like a German Ford Fusion for Senior citizens - but not like a Golf/Rabbit or what one would call the real Jetta of old.
Holy shit, finally someone else who had the same experience with a 2019 Jetta re:visibility and suspension. The rear and side rear visibility is dreadful and the mirrors are way too small. I also ran into the bottoming out the suspension in places that I didn't expect it. I traded that in after not very long. I now have a 2022 VW Taos though and it's much better, none of the suspension or visibility issues and nearly as good fuel economy. Just get one with the 8 speed Aisin instead of the DSG lol
I don't know what it is about America that can not get along with German cars especially VW. They're reliable everywhere else but it seems America can not deal with "Advanced" because they can only deal with a car that can use a 2 dollar OBD scanner. Many VWs are top 10 best selling vehicles in Europe and especially Africa because they are reliable.
The European models are probably made better. They're notorious for having a plethora of electronic issues and ridiculously expensive to get fixed.
iam in 3rd world country and i will till you the problem with german cars ...ur cars after 1980s dont stand well for hot /muddy /dust zones there parts are not reliable and need replacing very often while its rarely to find their parts for good price if you are lucky to find them and alot of general mechanics will refuse work on it or will do it wrong due to complexity and hidden parts or sensors
@@Techie1224 yes, and they require fancy electronic tools and computers to fix, some only the dealer has.
@@Techie1224 What country is that? I'm from South Africa and literally nothing can knock the VW Polo from being the best selling car in the country for the last decade or more. Second place is the Toyota Corolla. The 2 best selling premium sedans are the C Class and 3 series both of which were in the top 10 best selling cars a few years back for many years. Price increases has changed that but they still outsell any premium sedan (or normal sedan) from other manufacturers. There's so many in the road. We have specialist after market service centres and stores that cater for just German cars. They sell high quality reconditioned parts and brand new parts. In fact, there's more old Polos left on the road than Toyota Yarises. German cars are very reliable but they just need maintenance like every other car. It may cost more to maintain but that's what you get when they're ahead with technology and when they provide a ride like nothing else in the industry. They're solid and robust and can take a beating. Then again however, it is easier to maintain them in South Africa because of such loyalty by South Africans to the German carmakers and the number of them on the roads. German cars have a cult following here and as a result, there's so many aftermarket service centres, mechanics, spares, stores and tuners that it makes it much easier. I'm guessing much of Europe is the same and I know some other African countries are.
It's why I've never understood why American markets don't get along with them. German cars are used as police cars, emergency vehicles and taxis (from an Uber perspective) in South Africa. The police use 1 and 3 series BMWs as well as VW Golf GTIs. Golfs are especially used by anti hijacking units and tracking companies. Mercedes Vitos and Sprinters are used as ambulance vehicles and most Uber Black rides are an E or C Class. It's because they're all solid and reliable. I don't get the American view.
@@SDav21
egypt and people there and in middleeast look for japanese, korean , american , some french and they even buy chinese cars ... german cars are bad resale value and high costs
I don’t understand the hate VW gets. I’ve never had a problem and I’ve had many cars in my family. My parents’ old 97 Corolla leaked oil and shook badly. Take care of your car, clean it, wax it, and do regular maintenance. This is what I do and I have absolutely no problems.
‘97 Corolla? WTF?! 23 years Corolla and it still in use? Try this with a 23 years VW 😂
CristianP I got rid of it in 2007.
I’m 6 minutes in and here are the issues already: 1) has carbon build up problems 2) there’s a pretty big oil leak on a new car 3) THERES A TIMING BELT. German engineering my ass.
You haven't heard of the notorous transmission grinding these jettas are known for?
speedkar99 Before watching this video, nope! This is why I absolutely love your channel. Honestly, you need WAY more subscribers
Supposedly the reason they use a timing belt is that it's an oil-soaked belt (it's exposed to the engine oil) and that makes it last far longer than usual, at least 150k+ miles supposedly
@speedkar99 Love your mechanical reviews, very informative and comprehensive. Is it possible to do one on the 2009-2013 Mazda 3? Thanks
That's too old. Maybe the new Mazda 3
@@speedkar99 yes please. The 2019 mazda3 should be good one.
9:00 that's the power of German engineering
thats for hammaring the starter teeth when it clogged cuz replacing car engine is faster and easier then replacing its starter
😂
German engineering, so precise that their cars are designed to self destruct as soon as the motorplan expires.
That's precise engineering right there
German automotive engineers on their way to design the most complicated car and scoring the absolute worst reliability score ever recorded on human history 🙄😒
And people will still buy them thinking they're cool
Could you do a mechanical review of the VW Golf alltrack?
Nah
Hey my man, I loved this review of the 2019 Jetta Volkswagen ! I had a few questions regarding the radiator support
Plastic?
You can observe on 5:04 German technology symbol ... OIL 🤣🤣🤣
Min 10:38 and 17:23 ... Dacia LOGAN style with a Germany price tag 🙉
😂
Everyone is putting plastic covers underneath their cars... not just VW...
@@stranotech1 ... It s about OIL... The smell of "german technology" 💪
4:28 they have mentioned oil type on the cap but just inside the cap and not outside. Little unusual but it's there.
Whoa really? That's weird who'd think to look there
@@speedkar99 I guess Castrol paid them for the entire top so the only place left for VW was underneath the cap 😂