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The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok range of configurations is currently priced from $4,999.
Our most recent review of the 2012 Volkswagen Amarok resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
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The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
That’s usually a result of using the wrong key, or of wear of the key or the lock barrel. As your car is relatively new it shouldn’t be wear, but I would suspect that the key is not mating perfectly with the lock barrel. I would approach VW for a solution, perhaps a new lock and keys.
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The lock barrel spinning is usually a sign of the key being worn. When it happens remove the key and insert it again, or use the spare key, which presumably won't be worn.
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This is just another example of VW dodging a problem they know exists. Yours is not the only Amarok to suffer this problem, other owners have experienced the same thing. The auxiliary belt fails due to dirt and dust and bits of the belt find their way into the timing belt and cause tat to fail or jump teeth. The end result is often a destroyed engine, as has happened to your car. It's poor design, inadequate testing, and questionable ethics on VW's part having discovered the problem. Even though the warranty has expired on your car VW is still responsible through the statutory laws around consumer protection. The car as it was sold to you is clearly not fit for purpose, it has a design flaw that led to the failure of the engine. Do not take VW's denial of responsibility as the end of the matter; they are only trying to fob you off. Go straight to the top of VW Australia and contact the company's boss, John White directly.
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The Volkswagen Amarok 2012 prices range from $8,360 for the basic trim level Single Cab TSI300 (4X2) to $22,770 for the top of the range Dual Cab TDI420 Trendline (4x4).