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    Volkswagen Passat 2014 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2014 Volkswagen Passat? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2014 Volkswagen Passat issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2014 Volkswagen Passat in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Which Passat is better, diesel or petrol?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 6 October 2016

    Both are fine choices. I believe it comes down to the use you plan for it. A diesel works at its best when it's constantly running and fully warmed-up, preferably at a constant speed. The petrol engine is better in transient traffic conditions where the car is always accelerating or slowing. If you live in the city I would go for the petrol engine, if you live out of town then the diesel is probably better.

    Volkswagen fix revealed for Australia
    By Joshua Dowling · 26 November 2015
    US owners of VW cars with diesel engines that can cheat emissions tests have already been given $500, but local owners still have no compensation.
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2014
    By Ewan Kennedy · 12 March 2015
    Volkswagen Passat is a medium-large car aimed at those looking for a solid machine that should stand the test of time. Stylish it's not, but that's the way VW does its shapes, intending them to be timeless. There's an exception in the Passat range, see the upcoming notes on the model tagged the "CC". Passat shares
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    High speedo readings in VWs?
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 27 February 2015

    By law carmakers are allowed to fit speedos that read up to 10 percent over the actual speed of the car, in other words they can read up to 110km/h when the real speed is 100km/h, but they cannot have a speedo that indicates a speed less than the actual speed of the car. They tend to err towards the plus 10 per cent error because that covers all of the possible errors that could affect the reading. You will find that virtually all cars are the same; it's not just VW. One way out is to refer to the app as your staff do, or use the speed readout on your sat-nav, which will be more accurate.

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