Hi guys, I was on my way to work last week, in my Golf Mk 4 tdi and was startled when I got the display, "ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!" the battery symbol illuminated and a loud beeping began. I stopped to call work with the intention of taking it straight to a garage, but the warning disappeared and hasn't come back - yet.
I spoke to the local VW dealer who I get on with pretty well, and was surprised to hear the figure 350 pounds mentioned. My battery is quite new, so I assume its new alternator, the car which is '01 has done 182,000.
Somebody else said they could do it for 150-200 pounds depending on which alternator was fitted.
So basically, does 200 quid sound like a good deal, might it be something else, should I leave it if it doesn't come back. is a love song more effective in a minor key? :)
Any general thoughts?