Concerned about VW Hybrids?

[cwn]

Great package but the high voltage battery assembly our new GTE failed with no warning after only 5 months of gentle use. A sensor failure rendered the whole assembly U/S. Hi-v battery replaced (2 months) but VW tightlipped and offered no comfort re future reliability. New tech is a great idea but remians unproven.

[Paul Drawmer]

From your post it sounds as if VW picked up the tab OK and fixed it.

Their web site states that the hybrid battery is under warranty for 8 years of 99,000 miles.

Not exactly a disaster surely.

[anonymous-user]

I can think of examples of similarly aged / used petrol / diesel cars that have broken down to similar effect.

As long as the warranty sorts it quickly and with minimal inconvenience I wouldn't be too worried, whatever the power source.

[smifffymoto]

OT slightly,can it run on E85 fuel or just regular unleaded.