Wow so many rants. I have 2 TDis and have limited problems with both of them. Actually YOU have to be the service center. the Vag-Com S/W is needed to eliminate the frustrations of ahhhhh going back to the mfrs representative. There are also many 'get to gethers' that will be helpful in eliminating your frustrations. As with all vehicles there are problems. "Mr. Fatcat" even has been to my house for modifications and general assistance in TDI maint issues. I hope the posters can gwet their issues resolved. there is help out there.