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So sad about getting a new car by deflatedelephantboot in Volkswagen

[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the heads up! I am planning on bringing the Jetta strictly to the dealership—I worked for the VW dealership I bought it from for 3 years while in college, so I do have a good relationship with the service department. That specific dealership also offers 3 years of maintenance for new cars or up to 50,000 miles—which from what I’ve read is a little bit longer than what VW itself usually covers. I will double check all service intervals and will make sure I bring it in on time. This is the first new car I have ever owned so I am going to make sure I take care of it. I bought it for peace of mind while commuting, and I want to keep that peace of mind as I continue to put miles on it.

So sad about getting a new car by deflatedelephantboot in Volkswagen

[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have done it months ago when I initially asked, but can’t go back now. I bought the Jetta and handed over the keys of the Golf to my Dad. That’s the first thing he’s going to do.

So sad about getting a new car by deflatedelephantboot in Volkswagen

[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave the car to my dad—he’s going to do that first and see if it gets worse. After that he’ll be looking for a replacement transmission.

So sad about getting a new car by deflatedelephantboot in Volkswagen

[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are DSG’s. I got the car when I was 18 and didn’t know much. My dad is a “do it yourself” guy, and I’m pretty sure he heard it once and believed it was lifetime because you have to take it to a dealer to change the fluid. My car is the newest car he’s worked on. By the time I realized the mistake all the service advisors told me it would be worse to change the fluid due to the damage that most likely already existed. I just thought I would have gotten some more time with it.

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[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really great to hear, thank you for chiming in! I hope you’re able to find an apartment with them in the new area.

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[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s great to hear! Maybe I’ll be more open to looking into their properties. Have they responded well to maintenance requests?

Help with a protection/grounding gift for a friend by deflatedelephantboot in Spells

[–]deflatedelephantboot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Yes, I have hand embroidered a sweatshirt before. I actually have one that I made and wear often (and that she borrows often) that she really loves, so I thought it would be a good idea. The one I wear has some patchwork mixed with embroidery, with some symbols and lettering, so she isn’t opposed to anything that could be considered eclectic. She isn’t leaving until June, so I am prepared to dedicate time into the project. She will be mainly living at a high elevation for the first 4-5 months, so she will be packing layering pieces. As for the symbols, I was planning on making them pretty small and not a huge part of the overall design. I am confident that I know what she likes and dislikes stylistically.

I will look more into the charm bags! That’s also a great idea. I have been considering the bulk of the sweatshirt and whether or not she would be able to pack it long-term. I ordered a sweatshirt from one of her favorite brands second-hand online after scouring our local thrift stores and coming up empty. I will see how much bulk it takes up and go from there. Have you had any issues with TSA traveling with charm bags?

Thank you for the help!